Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
ZAKIEL (9) Came in 2nd last time at Del Mar and solid career start. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Juan J Hernandez is a suitable booking. This field suits. COLUMNIST (3) Back after a 39 week break. Zipped home into 2nd last time at this track and showing consistent performance in races. Should race on the speed. Sure to be thereabouts. GRAY THUNDER (8) Back from a 75 week spell. Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at the track. Racing for a new trainer. Worth a ticket. ROYAL RUMOR (2) Unsatisfactory performance when 6th last start at Del Mar but has a positive draw. Displays good closing speed. Don't disregard.
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was $36.00 and below expectations when 9th last run at Del Mar but was on debut last time. Will appreciate a good draw. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 42 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 57kgs
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Was $12.00 and unimpressive effort when 6th last start at Del Mar but has a good draw. Will be trying to topple them late. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing fresh today after a break of 39 weeks. Finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Strong claims.
Last Starts 275 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 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Welfin R Orantes | 50.700000047683716kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.35L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 57kgs
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Ran 3rd last start at Del Mar. Marginal contender.
Last Starts 44 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 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FIRM | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Welfin R Orantes | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Fresh after a spell. Was $10.00 and finished 7th last time at Del Mar but having second career run. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Debutant 3yo by Audible for trainer George Papaprodromou. Market as guide.
Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a break of 75 weeks. Nice effort to run into 3rd last run at this track. Change in trainer. Win won't shock.
Last Starts 526 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 11-9-9-7 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Placed 2nd last time at Del Mar and good career start. Has run into the money at every start this campaign. Jockey Juan J Hernandez is a bonus. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 42 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |