Del Mar Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
BIG IF (6) First appearance at the races 2yo by Mr Big for trainer Tim Yakteen. Joel Rosario is an advantage. Respect the betting. SMOKEM WICKED (1) Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 3 1/2L last time at Santa Anita and will appreciate a good draw. Goes close. VERN GOSDIN (4) Was quite a handful for the competition when 3rd last start at Santa Anita. Should muster plenty of early speed. Looks set to run a place. SIP SIP CHARLY (5) Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last time at Los Alamitos Th. Looks a good chance of finishing in the money.

Jockey: Alfredo L. Bautista
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 2nd last time at Santa Anita and drawn the rails. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | GD | Alfredo L Bautista | 53.200000047683716kg | - | 9-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Dyke Drayden Van | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Erick Garcia Alfaro | 54.5kg | - | 5-6 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Damian Diaz Cruz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $7.50 and looked outclassed when 8th last run at Santa Anita but gets a favourable gate. Watching with interest.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | GD | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $43.00 gave away some ground when 8th last run at Santa Anita and back to a shorter distance. Expected to settle towards the rear. Tough ask.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | - | 7-7-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | - | 7-8 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Santa Anita. Will be pushing for a forward position early. A threat to the other main hopes.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | GD | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by close to 8L last time at Los Alamitos Th. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 50 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tim Yakteen 2yo by Mr Big having first race start. Jockey Joel Rosario rates highly. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Francisco Monroy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $23.00 closed off nicely when 5th last run at Santa Anita and was on debut last time. Does take a while to get into stride. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | GD | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | - | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 9L | $0.00 |