Del Mar Race 9 - Del Mar Oaks Presented By Keeneland Sales Stakes
KENSINGTON LANE (9) has been racing well this preparation, scoring last start over 1811m in the G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) to make it two wins from four runs this time in. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Will play a major role. TAM TAM (3) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 6 lengths over 1609m at Listed level at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. GREEN CARRERA (4) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1609m at Killarney. Goes up a notch this time but she should be very competitive. RAIDING PARTY (10) turned in an eye-catching run over 1609m in the G2 San Clemente Stakes at this track (Turf) last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Stiffer assignment here but is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 2.25 len at this track on July 17 over 1710m defeating Red Cherry carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on March 8 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Surf Song with 53.5kg at $5.50. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:49.78 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:48.95 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $12.90 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:35.03 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:50.63 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | 80 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in the LR June 6 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Darya carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. On debut fourth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf April 4 over 1308m, 3 len behind Peppermint Dash carrying 55.5kg at $49.60. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 77 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 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:35.45 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 10-11-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $49.60 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 6 len in stakes class at Churchill Downs Turf at Churchill Downs Turf on June 27 over 1609m defeating East Jabip carrying 53.5kg at $3.02. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 in the G3 Regret Stakes at Churchill Downs Turf on May 30 over 1811m, 3 len behind Faithful Departed carrying 53.5kg at $3.29. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $383,543.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.02 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:46.23 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.29 |
| 2/13 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $837,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:40.92 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.36 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN F 3 | $245,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:27.42 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 93 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:35.11 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 7-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.24 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 in the LR CAIRN ROUGE STAKES at Killarney on July 15 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Meriden with 58kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len in the SANDRINGHAM STAKES at Ascot on June 19 over 1609m defeating Symbol Of Majesty with 54.5kg at $9. Winning hope.
Last Starts 38 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 | 15/07/2026 | 26 | LR 3 | $86,160.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:42.71 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/30 | 19/06/2026 | 26 | HCP F 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Mickael Barzalona | 54.5kg | 1:39.38 | 22-17-1 | 30 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/05/2026 | 20 | HCP F 3 | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | 1:37.31 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/05/2026 | 196 | HCP F 3 | $45,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 1:27.11 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN 2 | $79,200.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/10/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:43.64 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start won by 2.75 len at Ellis Park Turf on July 18 over 1710m defeating She's On A Roll with 53.5kg at $2.88. At only start last preparation 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 23 over 1709m, 0.8 len behind Estissa with 56kg at $3.50. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/07/2026 | 117 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:42.21 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 23/03/2026 | 184 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 1:50.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:47.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 in the G2 San Clemente Stakes at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Somerset West with 54kg at $6.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Darya with 54.5kg at $4.40. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $290,276.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:34.76 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 9-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 71 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:48.95 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $6.90 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | 106 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:50.63 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $82,380.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 57kg | 1:26.09 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 4th of 10 in the G2 San Clemente Stakes at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Somerset West with 54.5kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at Santa Anita Turf on May 15 over 1609m defeating Red Cherry carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 64 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $290,276.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:34.76 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | 98 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.33 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | 66 | LR OPEN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:37.52 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 in the G2 San Clemente Stakes at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 5 len behind Somerset West with 54kg at $26.70. The race before that 5th of 9 in stakes class at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Darya with 54.5kg at $13.90. Others favoured.
Last Starts 35 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 | 42 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $290,276.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | 1:34.76 | 5-3-9 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $26.70 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $13.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:48.95 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.78 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.52 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.78 | 3-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in the G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 4 over 1811m defeating Faithful Departed carrying 55kg at $24.33. The run before that 5th of 11 in the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas at Curragh on May 24 over 1609m, 6 len behind Precise with 58kg at $29. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $870,827.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:47.77 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $24.33 |
| 5/11 | 24/05/2026 | 20 | G1 F 3 | $869,570.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:36.98 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 22 | G3 F 3 | $123,590.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:38.24 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/04/2026 | 196 | G3 F 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:33.02 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $116,530.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:29.38 | - | 5 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:27.86 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 in the G2 San Clemente Stakes at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Somerset West with 54.5kg at $2.60. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs Turf on June 4 over 1609m defeating Star Actress carrying 53.5kg at $2.40. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $290,276.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:34.76 | 8-9-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:34.60 | 9-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 216 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:41.40 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:42.14 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $14.42 |