Del Mar Race 10 - Del Mar Debutante S. Stakes
MISS MONICA (9) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1308m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. FREE CLOSER (5) went fast early and went on to score by 8 lengths last time out over 1106m in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. HOLMBY (8) showed good speed to stalk the pace before drawing clear to score by 0.3 lengths over 1207m here last time out. Stiffer assignment here but looks up to the task. PANDA LISTEN (1) raced on the pace over 1207m in Listed grade at Thistledown (Dirt) last time and went on to win by 6 lengths. Solid claims.
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 in Listed grade at Belterra Park at Belterra Park on July 17 over 1106m, 2 len behind Motownsnojoke with 53.5kg at $1.90. Last start won by 6 len at Listed level at Thistledown at Thistledown on August 8 over 1207m defeating Motownsnojoke with 53.5kg at $2.20. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $108,853.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:04.13 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on August 22 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Girls Wear Pearls with 55.5kg at $11.70. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
Last Starts 15 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:05.48 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.70 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, struggled in the run home; 5th of 11 at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1106m, 9 len behind Scarlett Begonia carrying 54kg at $45.22. Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at this track on August 2 over 1106m defeating Pacemaker carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/08/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $99,857.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:04.77 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 2-1-5 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $45.22 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, won by 1.3 len at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1308m defeating Rye Warrior with 54kg at $30.32. Second-up 3rd in a small field in the G3 Sorrento Stakes at this track on August 9 over 1207m, 7 len behind Holmby carrying 56kg at $12.70. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:18.14 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $30.32 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently won by 8 len at Listed level at this track at this track on August 2 over 1106m defeating Stay Bossy with 54.5kg at $1.80. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 in Listed grade at Churchill Downs at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Pierette carrying 54.5kg at $7.62. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:04.40 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.62 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 0:52.77 | 8-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on August 9 over 1308m, 6 len behind Miss Monica carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:16.44 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track on July 18 over 1006m defeating Quattro Passi with 55.5kg at $3.50. Last time out raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len in the G3 Sorrento Stakes at this track on August 9 over 1207m defeating Ruiva carrying 56kg at $1.80. Hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.33 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track on August 9 over 1308m defeating Well Versed with 55.5kg at $1.50. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:16.44 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1207m, 4 len behind Haute In Herre with 54kg at $4.44. Second-up won by 2 len at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m defeating Ice Empress with 54kg at $2.48. Definite winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.48 |
| 7/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.97 | 5-2-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.44 |