Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
STRIKE A MATCH (5) 3yo debutant sired by Maclean S Music for trainer Mark Glatt. Great to see Emisael Jaramillo taking the ride. Watch the market. CHEEVER (4) Looked good when 3rd last time at this track. Has early speed and positions nicely. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. ON THE BURNER (2) Came in 3rd last run at this track and promising career start. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation and gets a favourable draw. Among better hopes. SMASHING MACHINE (3) Came in 2nd last start here and having second race start. Jockey Dyke Drayden Van and trainer Bob Baffert must be respected together. Include in chances.
Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and improved to place when 3rd beaten by 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Churchill Downs. First race for a new trainer. Should get going late. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 316 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 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-7-6 | 5 |
| 27L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 12-12-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run here and has a good draw. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts and putting a tidy record together. Represents value at a price.
Last Starts 33 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 | 02/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 10-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Tidy effort when 2nd last start here and fitter for debut run. Jockey Dyke Drayden Van and trainer Bob Baffert are a formidable team. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FAST | Dyke Drayden Van | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last time at the track. Should be going forward early. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.35L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Career debut 3yo by Maclean S Music for Mark Glatt. Emisael Jaramillo is a key engagement. Watch betting.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last start at this venue. Should jump out and bowl along. Appears tested.
Last Starts 21 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 | 1207m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |