Del Mar Race 9 - John C. Mabee S. Stakes
THOUGHT PROCESS (4) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 1811m in the G1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Back a level after tackling a tougher race last time. Bold showing expected. MEDORO (7) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage third over 1609m in Listed grade at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Has never been out of the placings at the second run back from a spell from five tries and has a decent record at this longer journey. Leading chance. WHISKEY DECISION (1) ran sixth at her latest appearance over 1710m at this track, clocking in 2.5 lengths from the winner. Goes well at this journey with two wins from five starts. Right in the contest. BALTIC FIRE (6) scored last start at Listed level at this track (Turf) to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Tougher assignment this time but is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 in the G2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap at this track on August 8 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Warming carrying 55kg at $4. The start before that 2nd in a small field in the G3 Eatontown Stakes at Monmouth Park Turf on June 13 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Gimme A Nother carrying 53.5kg at $2. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/08/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:42.35 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $209,205.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 55 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $698,324.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.13 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.07 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $316,011.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:52.18 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/01/2026 | 132 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $747,384.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:40.33 | 7-10-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $229,358.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 3-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.12 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Bojaca Blessing with 55kg at $14.40. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track on August 21 over 1609m defeating Ribbons with 55kg at $4.60. This is going to test her.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55kg | 1:40.75 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $14.40 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:09.89 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 78 | MDN FM 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:34.32 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.97 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track on July 23 over 1710m defeating Canto Della Terra carrying 56kg at $11.20. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather on June 19 over 1673m defeating Olivia Valentina with 57kg at $1.90. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:40.75 | 7-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.20 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,629.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 8/12 | 10/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:33.78 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $7.91 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:39.71 | 8-1-D1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 225 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.83 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.30 |
| 5/5 | 11/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $87,156.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 51.5kg | 1:41.64 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation won by 2.75 len in the G1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita Turf on May 25 over 1811m defeating Rashmi carrying 56kg at $2.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len in the G2 Buena Vista Stakes at Santa Anita Turf on February 28 over 1609m defeating Vibez carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 106 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 | 25/05/2026 | 86 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $418,994.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:47.51 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 196 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:48.45 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $305,810.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:36.24 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 14/06/2025 | 225 | ALLOW F 3 | $104,199.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:33.35 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.20 |
| 9/14 | 01/11/2024 | 26 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 46 days. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita Turf on June 14 over 1308m defeating Sweet Gal Of Mine with 56kg at $5.20. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Bojaca Blessing carrying 55kg at $5.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:40.75 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 511 | ALLOW FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:12.57 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2025 | 126 | MDN F 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:08.41 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/22 | 15/09/2024 | 50 | SELL 2 | $411,440.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | 1:15.91 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/07/2024 | 50 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | 1:27.79 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | R P Whelan | 58kg | 1:15.13 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Listed level at this track at this track on July 25 over 1609m defeating Public Assembly with 56kg at $8.10. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf on June 5 over 1609m defeating Mi Confesion with 57kg at $5.80. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 45 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 | 25/07/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:34.01 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $94,840.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:35.58 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:35.39 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $14.70 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 84 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 1:36.09 | 2-7-8 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $61.70 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 in stakes class at Ellis Park Turf at Ellis Park Turf on August 2 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Love You Anyway carrying 56kg at $2.01. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G2 John C. Mabee Stakes at this track on September 6 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Gimme A Nother with 54.5kg at $1.70. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/08/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.01 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:40.29 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.97 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.98 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.82 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.65 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 1.3 len in Listed grade at this track at this track on August 15 over 1609m defeating Quick Kate with 56kg at $18.40. The run before that won by a nose at this track on July 26 over 1609m defeating Wild West Coast with 56kg at $3.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:34.74 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.48 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:36.28 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $22.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 11 | CLM FM 3U | $40,757.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:14.82 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 7th of 9 in the G3 Autumn Miss Stakes at Santa Anita Turf on October 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Warming carrying 56kg at $10.20. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita Turf on April 25 2025 over 1609m defeating Sunset Grazen carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 317 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/10/2025 | 71 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:34.44 | 8-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.20 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 1:48.45 | 11-8-7 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $34.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $305,810.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 1:36.24 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $23.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 1:49.91 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:36.47 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:35.81 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 7 in the G2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap at this track on August 8 over 1710m, 2 len behind Warming carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that won by 0.5 len in Listed grade at Gulfstream Park All Weather at Gulfstream Park All Weather on July 11 over 1710m defeating Fantasy Performer with 56kg at $4.90. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:42.35 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:43.13 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $418,410.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:21.05 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $40.08 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $291,121.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:08.64 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.45 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | 188 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:09.40 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $305,810.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Good | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |