Del Mar Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
BACK NINE STAKES (1) is a three-year-old colt who is having his first run for the Sean Williams stable. Scored at his latest appearance at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) three months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks well placed. Expected to go close. ROSTOVSKY (2) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf. Has found the right race. MUSCLED (9) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. This doesn't look as hard so he is a key runner. MOONLIT SONATA (7) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1811m at Santa Anita Turf 11 weeks ago. Capable of testing this lineup.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Gulfstream Park Turf May 8 over 1509m defeating Mr Willian with 55.5kg at $4.10. On debut fourth of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather April 10 over 1106m, 4 len behind Majestic Noir carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 94 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 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:27.87 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $52,402.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:04.66 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Santa Anita Turf May 24 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Amplitude carrying 57kg at $5. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Santa Anita Turf January 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Kokosan carrying 56kg at $3.70. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 78 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 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:49.65 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 44 | HCP 4U | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:48.57 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 45 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:48.38 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 68 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.17 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 372 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 14 months ran second last of 8 at Los Alamitos on June 28 over 1106m, 10 len behind March Of Time with 57kg at $81.20. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on November 29 2024 over 1609m, 6 len behind King Of Dragons with 54.5kg at $53.60. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/06/2026 | 413 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,524.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 57kg | 1:03.12 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $81.20 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:35.81 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.90 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $107,029.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:35.59 | 3-2-7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $107,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:36.57 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 19/01/2025 | 51 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:36.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2024 | 35 | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:37.74 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on May 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tribalism with 57kg at $8.70. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf June 13 over 1811m defeating Fausto carrying 57kg at $1.90. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 58 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 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:48.46 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | 553 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:35.92 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 23/11/2024 | 104 | MDN 3U | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:38.40 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2024 | 17 | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:48.62 | 10-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2024 | 47 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:35.17 | 11-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $46.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 53.5kg | 1:15.70 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.75 len Santa Anita Turf May 31 over 1207m defeating Mr American Pie carrying 57kg at $2.10. On debut third in a small field at Santa Anita Turf January 19 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Artic Power with 56kg at $14.60. Marginal prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:09.66 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:16.88 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.14 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Santa Anita Turf June 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Allequin Summer carrying 55.5kg at $20.30. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Santa Anita February 20 over 1207m, 13 len behind Sharons Beach with 54.5kg at $18. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $20.30 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:16.88 | 10-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $9.60 |
| 2/5 | 03/04/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:10.12 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 76 | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:10.25 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 111 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:38.14 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Santa Anita Turf May 24 over 1811m, 1.5 len behind Amplitude carrying 57kg at $6.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf January 18 over 1811m, 2 len behind Centrodelantero with 55.5kg at $8.40. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 78 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 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:49.65 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:35.52 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 12-11-9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:47.24 | 5-1-6 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $8.40 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 210 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $267,176.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:41.96 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Santa Anita Turf June 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Allequin Summer carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Los Alamitos December 6 over 1308m, 19 len behind Greenwich Village with 55.5kg at $40.60. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 64 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 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:35.61 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $28.90 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:34.06 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $15.70 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.10 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $68,913.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.70 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $40.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing ran second last of 10 at this track on July 18 over 1710m, 5 len behind Packs A Wahlop with 56kg at $33.20. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on June 13 2025 over 1609m, 8 len behind Day And Age carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 400 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:43.24 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $33.20 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2025 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:34.61 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:12.45 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $104,670.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:34.47 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:35.05 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/11 | 01/12/2024 | 31 | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:35.82 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind The Gypsy Cowboy with 53.5kg at $10.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Allequin Summer carrying 55.5kg at $29.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 53.5kg | 1:37.16 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $29.80 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 1:38.24 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 54kg | 1:38.36 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | 277 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 55.5kg | 1:10.07 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 0:58.73 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 6 len behind The Town carrying 53.5kg at $21.79. The run before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Nineteenfourtyfive carrying 53.5kg at $5.96. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:34.38 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $21.79 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $68,436.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:18.99 | 6-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.96 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | 73 | CLM 3U | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:16.89 | 6-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.53 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:20.28 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.32 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 6-1-8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.01 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2025 | 68 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 51.5kg | 1:18.08 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $7.74 |