Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
MARLA HOOCH (4) Came in 4th last start at this venue. Expecting improvement. Should come to hand quickly. Will be around the mark at odds. ZUZU'S CLASSIC GAL (7) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at the track and stepping up in distance. Should be going forward early. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. JANZ JOY (6) Close to a win last start here. Expecting to settle positively. Must respect in this event. IMPRESSIONISTIC (9) Came in 5th last start at this track. Should jump out and bowl along. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $23.00 finished 6th last run at this venue but has a good draw. Likely to get back in the field. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $53.00 and looked flat when 7th last start around here. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.33 and finished 4th last start here. Expecting improvement. Displays good tactical speed. Has claims.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $14.00 and ran 5th last time here but having second career run. Facing an increased distance. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Right up there last start here. Won't be far away during the run. Will go close.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last run at the track and facing a rise in trip. Shows good early pace. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Good chance at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and came in 5th last run around here but returning to a longer distance. Good to see jockey Juan J Hernandez is jumping on. One for the place and exotics betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54kg | - | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.00 and finished 5th last start at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Capable type.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 3rd last run here. Win won't shock.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |