Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
HOWIE'S LAW (1) Looked good when 2nd last run here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has run into the money at every start this preparation and gets a favourable draw. Solid claims. CRUISIN FOR CALI (2) Came in 5th last time at the track. Should bounce back and has a good draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Solid place bet prospects. LETMEIN (4) In the money when 3rd last start at the track but matched against tougher rivals. Won't be far away during the run. Showing great form since resuming from a break. Not out of this. FUMANO'S MAGIC (5) Ran 5th last run at this track. Looking past the last run and stepping down to a lower level. Should come to hand quickly. Include in chances.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Major player who should go very close.
Last Starts 17 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.00 and came in 5th last time at the track. Should bounce back and has a positive alley. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Should not be left out of your thoughts.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 17 weeks and displayed good finishing speed when 2nd first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. Displays good closing speed. Down in trip. Big improvement required to threaten these.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 11-10-8-7 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | GOOD | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 20.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start at this track but challenged by more formidable competitors. Likely to be well placed early. Going well this preparation. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.85L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 12L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 finished 5th last run at the track. Looking past the last run and challenged by weaker competitors. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Could win this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 53.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.95L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 1 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 11L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $8.00 and ran 4th last start here. Can make a comeback but facing formidable rivals. Should muster plenty of early speed. Stands out as good value.
Last Starts 43 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 9 |
| 12L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 18.25L | $34.00 |