Del Mar Race 3 - Best Pal S. Stakes
HUGHES (3) Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 6L last start at Los Alamitos Th and having second career run. Juan J Hernandez is a key booking. Appears as a winning threat. PHONE BOOTH (1) Got the cash when winning by 1L last run around here and having second career run. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Up against stronger rivals. Can get the job done. HE IS NO LIE (2) Close to a win last run at Churchill Downs and has a positive gate. Won't be far away during the run. Up against a more competitive field. Worth strong consideration. ICANTHELPMYSELF (4) First time at the races 2yo by Motown for Brian J Koriner. Watch betting.
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Did a good job when winning by 1L last run at this track and was on debut last time. Has drawn the rails. Competing at a higher level of competition. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was agonizingly close last run at Churchill Downs and drawn nicely. Should race on the speed. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Shot away to win by 6L last start at Los Alamitos Th and fitter for debut run. Should get going late. Gains the services of jockey Juan J Hernandez. Will go close.
Last Starts 47 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 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 53.5kgs
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2yo debutant sired by Motown for Brian J Koriner. Watch the market.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Peter Miller trained 2yo by Volatile on debut. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Dictated terms in front to win by almost 8L last run at Santa Anita and having second race start. Expecting to settle positively. Looks hopeful at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |