Del Mar Race 9 - Wickerr S. Stakes
KING OF GOSFORD (5) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better in the G1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. The testing material. FREEDOM'S NOT FREE (1) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by 0.1 lengths over 1308m in the G3 Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Yet to be beaten at this trip from two starts and must be respected. FIRST PEACE (8) resumed over 1308m last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish third in the G3 Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Expected to run well. ATITLAN (2) is back from a spell of 11 months. Was narrowly beaten at his only appearance when last in work in the G2 Del Mar Handicap at this track (Turf) over 2213m. Under the care of new trainer Richard E Mandella this prep. Hector Isaac Berrios who has four wins when partnering stays on. Can play a role in the finish.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 10 months won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita Turf G3 Daytona Stakes June 13 over 1308m defeating Sumter carrying 56kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on June 28 2025 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Minaret Station carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 286 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 4-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 2/5 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:42.76 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:44.29 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:34.74 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,514.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:35.08 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track in the G2 Del Mar Handicap on August 30 over 2213m, 0.4 len behind Gold Phoenix carrying 56kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign 7th of 9 at Santa Anita on May 27 2024 over 1207m, 17 len behind Eagles Flight carrying 53.5kg at $62.60. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 324 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 | 30/08/2025 | 96 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 2:16.09 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.30 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:33.52 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $19.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:59.92 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $158,479.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 2:24.73 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | G3 OPEN 4U | $161,031.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:59.87 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3 | $308,166.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:34.49 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn ran second last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 25 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Formidable Man with 55.5kg at $68. The run before that from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Almendares with 55.5kg at $35.80. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $68.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:34.14 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $35.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:48.09 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 2:00.06 | 1-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $15.60 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:47.34 | 9-11-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $27.70 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 2:16.14 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on May 10 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Boss Sully with 56kg at $15.30. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at this track in LR on July 18 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Game Warrior carrying 56kg at $8.80. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/05/2026 | 280 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.42 | 4-8-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:42.76 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 3 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.32 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $8.80 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:34.74 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2025 | 98 | LR OPEN 3 | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:12.45 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2024 | 58 | LR OPEN 2 | $154,083.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:37.70 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Almendares with 56kg at $4.70. Last start 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 25 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Formidable Man carrying 56kg at $12.10. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:33.52 | 4-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 231 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:34.14 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 96 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:33.52 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2025 | 115 | G3 OPEN 4U | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:34.42 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3 | $308,166.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:34.49 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 American Stakes April 18 over 1609m, 4 len behind Almendares with 54.5kg at $10.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Santa Anita Turf December 29 over 1609m defeating American Glory with 56.5kg at $8.80. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:34.14 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,719.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:34.95 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 1/10 | 15/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:34.78 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 441 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 14/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $44,798.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | 1:34.57 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 Daytona Stakes on June 13 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Freedom's Not Free with 57kg at $6.10. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G2 Eddie D Stakes on September 27 over 1308m, 8 len behind Reef Runner carrying 56kg at $2.60. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 259 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:12.49 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:11.65 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2025 | 336 | G3 OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 4-12-11 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,102,941.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:11.56 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 31/08/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $460,829.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:34.05 | 3-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 21/07/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $150,376.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:33.81 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes on June 14 over 2816m, 7 len behind Gold Phoenix with 55.5kg at $6.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita Turf May 1 over 1811m defeating Henry Adams carrying 56kg at $13.60. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/06/2026 | 44 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2816m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 2:44.76 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:48.89 | 9-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $13.60 |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | 299 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/12 | 08/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:15.47 | 11-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.66 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2025 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:46.35 | 12-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $5.63 |
| 2/12 | 22/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,346.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:44.19 | 12-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |