Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
CAT THE CONFIDANTE (2) finished second at this track and distance at her last appearance eight months ago. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. BIRKIN GIRL (9) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf), finishing second and beaten 0.3 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. REHEARSAL (4) last appeared when she finished second over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) on May 22. One to consider. LANILLA (11) is back from a spell of ten weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1609m at Turf Paradise Turf (Turf). Sound prospects.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 54 day letup. First-up won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita Turf April 30 over 1609m defeating Specialty with 54kg at $18.90. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on June 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Darya with 54.5kg at $35.80. Worth thought from inside alley.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $35.80 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 69 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $18.90 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:12.01 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track November 29 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Miyako carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at this track July 20 2025 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Velocity with 55kg at $8.20. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | HCP FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:36.71 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $92,846.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:35.53 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:34.68 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $27.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:43.50 | 7-4-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.90 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2025 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:43.59 | 12-8-7 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $8.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2025 | 36 | MDN FM 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:35.59 | 7-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 31 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Newport Dreamz with 57kg at $2.80. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 12 len behind Eternal Reign carrying 57kg at $13.90. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $37,657.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.45 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 4-3-8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $13.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.19 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 23/11/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:39.09 | 9-11-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |
| 9/12 | 13/10/2025 | 57 | MDN FM 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:08.65 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Santa Anita Turf May 22 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Wildfire Princess carrying 57kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Santa Anita Turf June 7 2025 over 1609m, 7 len behind Lila with 57kg at $10.30. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:35.37 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 41 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 57 | HCP FM 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.47 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/4 | 16/01/2026 | 48 | HCP FM 4U | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | HCP FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:36.71 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:48.03 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf May 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Wildfire Princess carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 11 at Santa Anita Turf March 22 over 1308m, 5 len behind O K Rose with 55.5kg at $25.30. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:35.37 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/03/2026 | 393 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:14.82 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $25.30 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:36.53 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2025 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:37.06 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2025 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf May 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Rethink carrying 56kg at $12.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf April 18 over 1308m, 4 len behind Marian Cross carrying 56kg at $18.80. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:09.12 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $12.90 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 555 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2024 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:28.22 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2024 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:42.82 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/08/2024 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:27.82 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/16 | 27/07/2024 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 55kg | 1:27.79 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Santa Anita Turf May 29 over 1609m defeating Latin Air with 54.5kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on April 17 over 1609m, 7 len behind Suntory Time carrying 54kg at $4.40. Tested under these conditions.
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 | 29/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:38.41 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54kg | 1:37.65 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 7-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Low Moon carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on November 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hear The Queen carrying 53.5kg at $39.18. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 100 | CLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:35.21 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 1:40.84 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.72 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 4U | $65,022.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.98 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.64 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:38.47 | 9-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.09 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:34.71 | 10-7-6 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $39.18 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 65 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:50.32 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $42.42 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. First-up 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Kintrigue carrying 54kg at $27.60. Second run from a spell won by 4 len at Santa Anita Turf June 5 over 1811m defeating Justivar with 54.5kg at $6.30. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
Last Starts 55 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 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:50.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 97 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 9-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $27.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.10 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $55.50 |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:17.68 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 26.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Santa Anita Turf May 22 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Wildfire Princess carrying 57kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Turf Paradise Turf March 2 over 1609m defeating Interplay with 57kg at $1.70. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.37 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 53 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.40 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | 177 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Manuel Americano | 57kg | 1:37.32 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55kg | 1:37.21 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 52kg | 1:35.83 | 10-7-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $17.20 |