Del Mar Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
JET BLACK JEWEL (5) Finished with purpose when winning last start at Santa Anita. Will be motoring home late. Winning hope. CAT THE CONFIDANTE (6) Kept chasing when 5th last time at Santa Anita. Expect to go close. JASMINE (3) Struggled when 4th last start at Santa Anita and up against a more competitive field. Strong chance. CHANNEL PLACE (7) Narrowly denied victory last start at Santa Anita. In good racing form this preparation. Winnable race.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Right in contention last run at Santa Anita and facing a weaker group of contenders. Has run into the money all attempts this campaign and drawn the rails. Has some claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FM | Dyke Drayden Van | 56kg | - | 8-7-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Manuel Americano | 57kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kent J Desormeaux | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Dyke Drayden Van | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led all the way to win by 1 1/4L last time at Santa Anita and gets a favourable draw. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.50 and not up to standard when 4th last start at Santa Anita and matched against a stronger field. Winning chance at nice odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $36.00 and lacked competitiveness when 7th last time at this venue but drops back to a suitable grade. Cannot have under these circumstances.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Orlando Mojica | 57kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Orlando Mojica | 57kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.45 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Orlando Mojica | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 2 |
| 14L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | - | 7-8-8-10 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bold effort when winning last start at Santa Anita. Should be swooping on the field late. Good chance and definitely has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kent J Desormeaux | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Kent J Desormeaux | 57kg | - | 8-7-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kent J Desormeaux | 57kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | William James Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.00 edged past some when finishing 5th last time at Santa Anita. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 6-7-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.55L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | GD | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to claiming the win last start at Santa Anita. In the placings on multiple occasions this campaign. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-10 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.75L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by just short of 4L last run at Santa Anita. Showing great form this preparation. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-1 | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.35L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 26.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and weakened to finish 8th last time at Santa Anita. Should come to hand quickly. Overlook from a betting angle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | - | 3-5-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-6 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.85L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.75L | $21.00 |