Del Mar Race 7 - Hollywood Turf Cup S. Stakes
TRULY QUALITY (7) resumes. Wasn't far away at the only run last time in work, finishing fourth over 2213m in the G2 Del Mar Handicap at this track (Turf) three months ago. Blinkers come off. Big chance of a successful return. BALNIKHOV (8) was too good when resuming in an easier race over 2213m at this track (Turf) last start, scoring by 2.25 lengths. Has a solid second-up record and must be respected. NINEELEVENTURBO (4) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1710m at Keeneland six weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Strong record with Antonio Fresu aboard, including three wins. Expected to measure up. MONDEGO (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2012m at Santa Anita, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on October 13 over 1308m, 1.4 len behind Anmer Hall carrying 56kg at $6.10. The start before that 5th of 7 at Santa Anita in the G2 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes on September 27 over 2012m, 4 len behind Gold Phoenix carrying 55.5kg at $18.90.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $18.90 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 3319m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 3:29.58 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 54.3L | $21.89 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:48.55 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $30.20 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2816m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 2:45.94 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | K Desormeaux | 54.5kg | 1:59.92 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Santa Anita on October 4 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Cuban Confusion carrying 56.5kg at $25.70. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on November 2 over 2213m, 2.25 len behind Balnikhov with 55kg at $16.10.
Last Starts 25 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 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 2:16.14 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $16.10 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:34.92 | 10-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $25.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $138,486.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:38.84 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $33.45 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2024 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $132,512.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 2:03.37 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $25.11 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $214,612.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:35.88 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $9.79 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,607.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Santa Anita on October 24 over 2012m, 3 len behind Grogu carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. The run before that ran last of 7 at Santa Anita in the G2 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes on September 27 over 2012m, 6 len behind Gold Phoenix with 55.5kg at $10.90.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:59.31 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 2:17.19 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $55,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:34.41 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $56,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:35.22 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Theismann carrying 55.5kg at $8.21. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Kentucky on September 10 over 1609m, 4 len behind Quatrocento carrying 56kg at $20.56.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $8.21 |
| 2/11 | 10/09/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $321,101.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:32.13 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $20.56 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $7.92 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 205 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $28.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $308,166.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $36.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2024 | 61 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 2:28.54 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on September 1 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Russells Hustle with 56kg at $12.30. Last start won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita October 24 over 2012m defeating Oubabe carrying 56kg at $7.
Last Starts 34 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 | 24/10/2025 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:59.31 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/09/2025 | 185 | ALLOW 3U | $71,865.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:35.13 | 11-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.30 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $62,802.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:46.96 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $25.90 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $58,065.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:35.01 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2024 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,991.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:47.54 | 9-9-11 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $47.90 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $144,509.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:34.76 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $52.60 |

Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on November 2 over 2213m, 2.5 len behind Balnikhov with 55kg at $19. The race before that second last of 10 at Keeneland in the G2 Sycamore Stakes on October 10 over 2414m, 26 len behind Desvio carrying 55.5kg at $77.85.
Last Starts 25 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 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 2:16.14 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/10/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $77.85 |
| 2/11 | 07/09/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 2:17.19 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $25.90 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2025 | 243 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:41.75 | 5-8-9 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $21.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:35.18 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 9 at this track in the G2 Del Mar Handicap on August 30 over 2213m, long-neck behind Gold Phoenix carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Santa Anita in the G3 San Marcos Stakes on February 8 over 2012m, 8 len behind There Goes Harvard with 56kg at $2.10.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 203 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 2:16.09 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2025 | 71 | G3 OPEN 4U | $161,031.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:59.87 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2024 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 2:28.54 | 8-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $252,890.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 2213m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 2:17.47 | 13-7-1 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $2.85 |
| 1/4 | 07/09/2024 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $220,588.00 | Colonial Downs | 2414m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 2:25.16 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2024 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $172,932.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 2:14.19 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 2.25 len at this track November 2 over 2213m defeating Flashiest with 55kg at $3.10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track in the G2 Del Mar Handicap on August 30 over 2213m, 7 len behind Gold Phoenix carrying 54kg at $15.50. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 2:16.14 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | 2:16.09 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $15.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/07/2025 | 71 | G2 OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:48.55 | 6-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.90 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $390,625.00 | Pimlico | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:54.20 | 7-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.30 |
| 9/12 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | G2 OPEN 4U | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 2:29.78 | 12-10-9 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $8.10 |
| 10/12 | 25/01/2025 | 57 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,612,903.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 10-8-10 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Santa Anita in the G2 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes on September 27 over 2012m, 2.5 len behind Gold Phoenix with 55.5kg at $7.20. Before that 5th of 9 at this track in the G2 Del Mar Handicap on August 30 over 2213m, 1.2 len behind Gold Phoenix with 54kg at $35.30. Not far away last time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 2:16.09 | 6-8-5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $35.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 2:17.70 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:47.06 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2024 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,283.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:54.67 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $4.45 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $176,651.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | Good | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:55.66 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |