Del Mar

22:00 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READY TO POUNCE is a strong pick. He bids for a second C&D success and put in a good performance at Santa Anita 41 days ago.

1st	7. Ready To Pounce	11/4
2nd	5. Trusty Rusty Fav	11/4
3rd	2. Mongolian Max 2nd Fav	5/1

Favourite

11/4

Trusty Rusty

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 324224

11/4

Comment: Winning form over C&D; recent form has a decent look to it; finished ahead of two of these rivals in an optional claimer (Santa Anita) when fourth of eight 53 days ago; record when fresh isn't great so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	52/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	43/2	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	139/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	61/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	221/10	-

Ready To Pounce

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: -21042

11/4

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; smart performer in his prime; finished ahead of three of these last month (Santa Anita) when involved in the finish in a claimer; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	52/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	99/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Mongolian Max

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 313553

5/1

Comment: All his winning form has come at Santa Anita (two successes); not disgraced when third at Santa Anita last month in a claimer; definitely of interest if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/10	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	31/2	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	141/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	443/10	-

Joint Venture

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-4227

13/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh at Santa Anita 53 days ago behind two of these in an optional claimer; useful in this grade and poor effort last time out a possible blip; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	15/1	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/10	-

Fireman Dan

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Dean Pederson Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 54321

7/1

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer at Santa Anita five weeks ago; tag drops from $20k to $16k here; others more likely as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/2	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	72/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/5	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	35/1	-

Leyas Candy

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 335636

9/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth at Los Alamitos Race Course last month in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; in for a $16k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time); others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/5	-
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	96/5	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	111/10	-

Man Child

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 318327

9/1

Comment: Last of seven (Santa Anita) last month when behind Ready To Pounce, Leyas Candy, and Zimba Warrior in a claimer; has won previously at this course; can be a player at this level; likely to be involved as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	28/5	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	14/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	171/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	107/10	-

Zimba Warrior

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 0-11255

12/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth in a claimer at Santa Anita six weeks ago; has got his head in front twice this year; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/10	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	48/5	-

Attila The Dun

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Jesus Uranga Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 31212

40/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (six from 19 to date); minor honours when 1-2 at Sunray Park two months ago in a claimer; in for a $14k tag here, up from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	SunRay Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/2	-
10/05/25	SunRay Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
04/05/25	SunRay Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
20/04/25	SunRay Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
03/04/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
28/02/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	9/5	-

Del Mar

22:30 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MR. LEASURE is expected to get the job done. He can be assisted by first-time blinkers and has proved he can get his head in front.

1st	2. Mr. Leasure	9/2
2nd	6. Night Out Fav	6/5
3rd	5. Pacific Quest	14/1

Favourite

6/5

Night Out

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-3

6/5

Comment: Solid run when third in an optional claimer (Santa Anita) last month; ought to be competitive despite having more on his plate and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	34/5	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/10	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	1169/100	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	79/10	-
20/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Let Seamus Go

Jockey: Jose Valdivia Jr Trainer: Brian Koriner Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-4513

10/3

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; a close third in an optional claimer (Santa Anita) with Mr. Leasure just behind two months ago; warrants respect if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	57/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
16/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	2/1	-
19/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	87/10	-

Mr. Leasure

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3264

9/2

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) in an optional claimer when beaten 12l (fourth of six, Santa Anita) last month; useful in this grade; first-time blinkers; every chance if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-
26/04/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-

Blamethegoodtimes

Jockey: Mirco Demuro Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 0-5485

15/2

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win; fifth of seven beaten 6l when close behind Night Out at Santa Anita in an optional claimer last month; he can be taken on in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	73/10	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	119/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	212/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	351/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	229/10	-
06/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/10	-

Backdoor Royalty

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 12

12/1

Comment: Just his third outing so still early days; ran well enough to finish runner-up at 20-1 in an optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) in April; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	104/5	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	29/5	-

Pacific Quest

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 8-781

14/1

Comment: Successful by just over 1l in a maiden claimer when getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking (Santa Anita) last month upped to 1m1f; not hard to turn elsewhere despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	338/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	212/5	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	17/2	-

Targaryis

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Luis Mendez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 212963

16/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third in a claimer at Santa Anita last month upped to this trip; this looks tougher but likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	91/10	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	306/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
03/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 13	22/5	-

Sprint Out Pass

Jockey: Diego Herrera Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15743

33/1

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; far from disgraced (beaten just over 4l) over 7f at Churchill Downs (starter allowance) on debut for this handler last month; extra distance today could help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	1097/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1449/100	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	424/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	1721/50	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	77/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/1	-

Del Mar

23:00 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOUGHNESS is strongly fancied to come out on top. He was behind Western Avenue latest but can now overturn placings and must have every chance over a distance that suits.

1st	8. Left Hand Man	16/1
2nd	9. Zombo Bombo	12/1
3rd	2. Invincible Fav	9/4

Toughness

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-51615

2/1

Comment: Finished behind Western Avenue at Santa Anita when last of five last month in a starter allowance; successful twice in his last four starts; from a top stable; respected as plenty to like about workout on Saturday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	27/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	15/1	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	1/2	-

Favourite

9/4

Invincible

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Jeff Mullins Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-54252

9/4

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; produced an encouraging effort (second of six, beaten 1l) at Santa Anita over 6½f (claimer) when little between him and Western Avenue (fourth) last month; should be thereabouts as lower claiming tag should make this easier and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	58/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-
20/10/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Jarama

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31-1

3/1

Comment: Out to complete a hat-trick and stepped up on his last two starts; scored by 5l in a claimer at Los Alamitos Race Course last month; definite chance as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
02/09/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	29/10	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	2/1	-
18/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	3/5	-
07/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	58/5	-

Western Avenue

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 898144

7/1

Comment: Fourth, not beaten that far (28-1) in a starter allowance at Santa Anita; closely matched with Toughness on that running last month; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; one to note if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	293/10	-
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	178/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	309/10	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	53/5	-

Zombo Bombo

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 535163

12/1

Comment: Fair form when 8l third at Los Alamitos Race Course over 5½f (claimer) 28 days ago on debut for this trainer; C&D has proven suitable before; claiming tag rises to $25k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
30/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/2	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	8/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-

Cupid's Crusader

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Alfredo Marquez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 363431

14/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a claimer at Santa Anita 49 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $25k here, $16k tag last time); others more appealing despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	23/2	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/5	-

Left Hand Man

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: George Papaprodromou Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 734-66

16/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) at Los Alamitos Race Course three weeks ago when beaten 14l in a claimer; achieved each of his two career wins at Santa Anita but can be a player at this level; in first-time blinkers; claiming tag drops from $40k; more than capable if on song so not without hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	118/5	-
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	124/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
26/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	7/1	-
06/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-

Nijinsky Halo

Jockey: Leonel Camacho Flores Trainer: Wendell McDaniel Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 336330

40/1

Comment: Last of ten at Los Alamitos Race Course last month (bumped at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; meeting some horses in good form and can't be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	671/10	-
20/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	203/10	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	187/10	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	671/10	-
31/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	119/5	-
09/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	47/5	-

Magic Account

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: H Palma Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-282

Comment: Ran well when beaten half a length at Santa Anita over 6½f (claimer) in front of Zombo Bombo 49 days ago; all his winning form has come at Santa Anita (two successes); $25k claiming tag this time (up from $20k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	48/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	21/5	-
27/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	18/5	-
18/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-

Del Mar

23:30 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BETTERDAYSRCOMING looks the one to back. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast, while Tahoma and Anmer Hall can give the selection something to think about.

1st	3. Tejon Pass	10/1
2nd	11. Bad Uncle Barry Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Vancougar	14/1

Favourite

9/4

Bad Uncle Barry

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2/17-1

9/4

Comment: Managed two wins in his last three outings; far from exposed; had a couple of these behind in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita when back to 6½f last month; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/5	-
28/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	361/10	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
01/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
27/08/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	121/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Betterdaysrcoming

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-861

5/2

Comment: Halted losing run when in front by 1l on debut for new trainer at Santa Anita dropped down to 6f two months ago in a starter allowance; big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	5/1	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	81/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	89/10	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	73/20	-
26/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	42/5	-
22/06/23	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	15 / 29	33/1	92

Anmer Hall

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 22125-

9/2

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and admirably consistent; fair effort in an allowance optional claimer dropped back in distance 12 months ago; returns from a break today; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
17/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	5/2	-
19/05/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
27/04/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
15/03/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	-
25/02/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-

Itzel

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5127

15/2

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; out of the frame (beaten 6l in seventh) in a stakes (Oaklawn Park) in May; the only mare in the race; can give it a good shot with trainer flying presently and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	53/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	89/10	-
14/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	51/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-

Yacowlef

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: H Palma Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 131116

9/1

Comment: Last of six when favourite at Santa Anita 48 days ago upped to 1m in an optional claimer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-25; down in trip here; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/10	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Tejon Pass

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8477-

10/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of eight in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita in October; returns from a layoff here; should go well as shown some signs of promise and he didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	169/10	-
02/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	16/5	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	25/2	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	913/100	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	12 / 12	123/2	-
28/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	9/5	-

Vancougar

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 73602/

14/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 3½l to finish runner-up (stumbled at the start) in 2023 at Los Alamitos Race Course in an allowance optional claimer; has a long absence to overcome; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
20/08/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	157/10	-
23/07/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	26/5	-
30/05/23	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	159/10	-
07/05/23	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	49/5	-
26/03/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-

Tahoma

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 120/

14/1

Comment: Towards the rear of 14 in 2022 upped to 1m in a Grade 3; this just his fourth race; almost victorious in a stakes in 2022; returns from a lengthy absence; drop back to claiming level so has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/22	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 14	22/5	-
19/06/22	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	17/5	-
22/05/22	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

Zeus' War

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-4518

25/1

Comment: Out of the frame when eighth at Santa Anita over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) five weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	511/10	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	25/2	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	81/10	-
09/11/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-

The Rabbi

Jockey: Jose Valdivia Jr Trainer: R Ellis Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1P9-

33/1

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his fourth race); was ninth of ten, beaten 9l, in an allowance optional claimer 12 months ago; returns from a layoff here; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	173/10	-
14/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 10	17/2	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	206/5	-

Barsabas

Jockey: Alfredo Bautista Trainer: Adan Farias Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 2-5483

50/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third, beaten 1½l last month at Santa Anita in a claimer; not won for some time now; steps up in grade so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/2	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	349/10	-
31/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	104/5	-
03/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	91/5	-
09/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	371/10	-
17/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	203/5	-

Kangaroo Court

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -67364

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-11); fourth, beaten 3l by Bad Uncle Barry at Santa Anita last month in an allowance optional claimer; this is competitive and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	59/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/10	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	12/1	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	36/5	-
01/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	14/1	-
05/08/23	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-

Charge For Gold

Jockey: SCRATCHED Trainer: Philip Oviedo Age/Wt: 4/0-0 F: 7-17744

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	118/5	-
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	93/5	-
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	77/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	13/1	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	151/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	527/10	-

Prayer Of Jabez

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: Daniel Azcarate Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 131721

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw in a stakes (Wyoming Downs) three weeks ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 9-39); steps down in trip; first attempt on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Wyoming Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	6/1	-
02/06/25	Energy Downs 307 Racing / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
17/05/25	Energy Downs 307 Racing / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	3/5	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
23/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-