Del Mar Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
LIAM SMITH (5) Ran 3rd last run around here and back in an easier grade. Jockey Emisael Jaramillo riding for trainer Jeff Mullins command respect. Should muster plenty of early toe. Top prospects against this opposition. SENDIT MO (3) Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of over 7L last time at this track but competing at a higher class. Has plenty of early speed. Goes very close. OPUS UNO (7) Racing fresh after a break of 33 weeks. Tired towards the finish when 4th last start at Oaklawn Park but coming back in distance. A win wouldn't surprise. L RANKIN (1) Resumes after a spell of 38 weeks. In the money when 2nd last time at this track and gets the perfect draw. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Can measure up to this company.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 38 weeks. Ran well when 2nd last time at this venue and has drawn to do little work. Challenged by more formidable competitors. One for the value hunters.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by just over 7L last time here but matched against a stronger field. First appearance for a new trainer. Should race on the speed. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | - | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/03/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.28 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 16L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.90 |
| 12/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Geovanni Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-12 | 12 |
| 11.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.55L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last run at the track and facing a weaker grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Jockey Emisael Jaramillo and trainer Jeff Mullins deserve serious attention. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.62 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.50 and mediocre display when 6th last run at the track and will be dropping in distance. Reasonable chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.55L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $1.75 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 1-4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $4.75 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 33 weeks. Started at $8.00 and couldn't find the line when 4th last start at Oaklawn Park but facing formidable rivals. Back in trip. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.05L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $15.00 |