Del Mar Race 9 - Eddie Read S. Stakes
FORMIDABLE MAN (8) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 1609m in the G1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), scoring by 1.3 lengths. Has been given a let-up of two months since that outing. Has a strong record at the trip and is the testing material. GOLD PHOENIX (5) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 5 lengths over 2816m in the G3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has been in sound form this prep with two wins from four starts. Should be in the finish. ALMENDARES (4) is racing well, scoring two back in the G3 American Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) before finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1609m in the G1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Antonio Fresu who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. ASTRONOMER (1) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1710m at this track. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Santa Anita Turf G2 Charles Whittingham Stakes May 2 over 2012m defeating Flashiest with 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf June 8 2025 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Final Boss with 56kg at $7.70. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $279,330.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:59.99 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 2:26.79 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 2:00.06 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:47.34 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 2:29.67 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $5.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Santa Anita Turf April 3 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Gran Oriente with 56kg at $4.50. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track in the G2 Seabiscuit Handicap November 29 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Call Sign Seven with 56kg at $8. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 114 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 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:47.12 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:32.94 | 1-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.90 |
| 9/12 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,494,768.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:47.04 | 1-2-9 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $13.60 |
| 1/11 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | 1:47.34 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:41.71 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:34.13 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 25 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Formidable Man with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Santa Anita Turf G3 American Stakes April 18 over 1609m defeating Genius Jimmy with 55.5kg at $2.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 3-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.14 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.94 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/12 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,494,768.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:47.04 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $38.70 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:41.71 | 6-2-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:34.13 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Santa Anita Turf G3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes June 14 over 2816m defeating Goldeneye carrying 57kg at $1.40. Before that 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G1 Old Forester Turf Classic on May 2 over 1811m, 8 len behind Rhetorical carrying 56kg at $6.79. Great chance to win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2816m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 2:44.76 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:45.96 | 9-5-7 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $6.79 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 2:26.79 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 105 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 2:00.06 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3U | $7,633,588.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 2:25.45 | 14-9-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $45.10 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:58.74 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Marcos Stakes February 14 over 2012m, 1.5 len behind Mondego carrying 56kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track in the G2 Seabiscuit Handicap November 29 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Call Sign Seven with 56kg at $5.40. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 2:00.06 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:47.34 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:41.71 | 1-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 5-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 2:16.09 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |
| 3/6 | 27/07/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:48.55 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 25 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Formidable Man with 55.5kg at $6.90. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Almendares with 56kg at $5.60. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:34.14 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 292 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $3.30 |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2025 | 114 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 4U | $161,290.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:32.39 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3U | $308,166.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 62 days. Last outing won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf G1 Shoemaker Mile May 25 over 1609m defeating Almendares with 56kg at $1.70. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile on November 1 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Notable Speech with 57kg at $19.50. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 62 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 | 25/05/2026 | 205 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:33.52 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/13 | 01/11/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:33.66 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $19.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:48.55 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 26/05/2025 | 86 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:33.52 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $481,541.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 2-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 25 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Formidable Man carrying 55.5kg at $23.70. The start before that ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Gran Oriente carrying 56kg at $3.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 62 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 | 25/05/2026 | 52 | G1 OPEN 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:33.52 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $23.70 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:47.12 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 252 | G2 OPEN 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:32.94 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:43.41 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.09 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2025 | 86 | G1 OPEN 3U | $468,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:33.52 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $481,541.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |