DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026
TRACK: Del Mar (Opening Week)
STATUS: Premium Card
The Raymond Track Report provides a clinical, data-driven analysis of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s Thursday evening program. This 8-race card features a high-signal distribution of competitive maiden claiming events, a premier allowance optional claiming feature on the turf, and a massive 14-horse field to conclude the session.
Key statistical indicator: Jockey A Ayuso holds the highest projected Chance of Winning (C.O.W.) across the card, appearing as the primary WIN selection in 50% of today’s matchups (Races 1, 4, 6, and 7).
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RACE 1: CLAIMING | $34,000
POST TIME: 05:00 PM | DISTANCE: 5 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (6) Stanford Dropout | 8-1 | A Ayuso (33%) |
| PLACE | (2) Crucible | 15-1 | E Payeras (26%) |
| SHOW | (7) Jalisco | 6-1 | K Kimura (25%) |
| JOKER | (4) Original One | 8-1 | K Frey (17%) |
- ALTERNATES: (5) Sendit Mo, (1) Joker Went Wild
- EXACTA: 6/2 BOX, 2/7 BOX, 7/4 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 6/2/7 BOX, 4/2/7 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 6, 3, 4, 7
RACE 2: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | $80,000
POST TIME: 05:30 PM | DISTANCE: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (4) Practical Jack | 12-1 | T J Pereira (24%) |
| PLACE | (2) Parker’s Candy | 5-1 | J R Leparoux (24%) |
| SHOW | (3) Running Spartan | 4-1 | C Belmont (20%) |
| JOKER | (8) Captain Shreve | 7-2 | U Rispoli (19%) |
- ALTERNATES: (6) Flaubert, (7) Fuzzy Stare
- EXACTA: 4/2 BOX, 2/3 BOX, 3/8 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 4/2/3 BOX, 8/2/3 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 2, 8, 3, 4
RACE 3: MAIDEN CLAIMING | $40,000
POST TIME: 06:00 PM | DISTANCE: 5 Furlongs (Dirt)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (6) Obhayve | 12-1 | E Payeras (26%) |
| PLACE | (5) Harkette | 6-1 | K Kimura (25%) |
| SHOW | (3) Please Behave | 4-1 | H R Lopez (22%) |
| JOKER | (7) Clubhouse Rose | 8-1 | J Laprida (22%) |
- ALTERNATES: (4) Blondys Forza, (9) Shemakesmemad
- EXACTA: 6/5 BOX, 5/3 BOX, 3/7 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 6/5/3 BOX, 7/5/3 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 6, 2, 8, 5
RACE 4: STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $41,000
POST TIME: 06:30 PM | DISTANCE: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (3) Egyptian Mistress | 10-1 | A Ayuso (33%) |
| PLACE | (9) Miss Hellfire | 7-5 | K Kimura (25%) |
| SHOW | (4) Famous Forza | 6-1 | J J Hernandez (24%) |
| JOKER | (5) Lady Maryann | 4-1 | H I Berrios (18%) |
- ALTERNATES: (6) Watch Over Us, (2) Butterfly Beach
- EXACTA: 3/9 BOX, 9/4 BOX, 4/5 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 3/9/4 BOX, 5/9/4 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 8, 7, 6, 9
RACE 5: MAIDEN CLAIMING | $40,000
POST TIME: 07:00 PM | DISTANCE: 5 Furlongs (Dirt)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (9) She’s My Star | 20-1 | J Bravo (26%) |
| PLACE | (1) Chachacha Ching | 12-1 | T J Pereira (24%) |
| SHOW | (8) Kool It | 12-1 | R Gonzalez (21%) |
| JOKER | (2) Vegas Del Oro | 8-1 | C Belmont (20%) |
- ALTERNATES: (5) Dont Short Ur Self, (3) Breakaway Babe
- EXACTA: 9/1 BOX, 1/8 BOX, 8/2 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 9/1/8 BOX, 2/1/8 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 2, 7, 5, 6
RACE 6: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $82,000 (FEATURE)
POST TIME: 07:30 PM | DISTANCE: 1 1/16 Miles (Turf)
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: The feature event of the card presents an 11-horse field over the 1 1/16 mile turf course. Performance metrics favor horses with high In-The-Money (ITM) stability.
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (11) Surf Song | 15-1 | A Ayuso (33%) |
| PLACE | (5) Pura Vida Princesa | 8-1 | J Bravo (26%) |
| SHOW | (9) Roselee May | 15-1 | K Kimura (25%) |
| JOKER | (1) Grecian Goddess | 12-1 | J J Hernandez (24%) |
- ALTERNATES: (8) Canto Della Terra, (6) Dreaming of Abba
- EXACTA: 11/5 BOX, 5/9 BOX, 9/1 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 11/5/9 BOX, 1/5/9 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 10, 8, 7, 1
RACE 7: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING | $81,000
POST TIME: 08:00 PM | DISTANCE: 1 Mile (Dirt)
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (5) The G M | 9-2 | A Ayuso (33%) |
| PLACE | (8) John Metcalfe | 8-1 | J J Hernandez (24%) |
| SHOW | (2) Pokerknightatvees | 2-1 | R Gonzalez (21%) |
| JOKER | (1) Check’s On the Way | 6-1 | U Rispoli (19%) |
- ALTERNATES: (4) Majestic Palisades, (7) Cagey Burglar
- EXACTA: 5/8 BOX, 8/2 BOX, 2/1 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 5/8/2 BOX, 1/8/2 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 6, 4, 8, 5
RACE 8: CLAIMING | $31,000
POST TIME: 08:30 PM | DISTANCE: 1 Mile (Turf)
FIELD COMPLEXITY: A maximum capacity field of 14 runners concludes the Thursday program. Expect high volatility in late-market shifts.
| PICK | HORSE NAME | M/L | JOCKEY (WIN %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (14) Eighties | 8-1 | D A Herrera (38%) |
| PLACE | (4) Lady of Power | 6-1 | A Ayuso (33%) |
| SHOW | (5) Dragon Kat | 20-1 | E Payeras (26%) |
| JOKER | (7) Can’t Say That | 12-1 | K Kimura (25%) |
- ALTERNATES: (9) Suntory Time, (8) Saariselka
- EXACTA: 14/4 BOX, 4/5 BOX, 5/7 BOX
- TRIFECTA: 14/4/5 BOX, 7/4/5 BOX
- HORSES BEST WIN %: 1
- TRAINERS BEST ITM %: 7, 1, 6, 5
ANALYTICAL SUMMARY
Del Mar’s July 23 program is defined by strong jockey-trainer synergies and situational advantages on the turf. Bettors seeking high-confidence indicators should reference the ATS Stats Horse Racing Database for real-time market updates and historical trend validation.
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