Del Mar Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DELUGE (2) scored over this journey two back then failed at the longer trip last time when fifth in the G2 Oak Leaf Stakes at Santa Anita (Dirt). Finds a more suitable contest and is a leading player. BLAME ASHLEY (10) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1207m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Had plenty on her rivals last time and will go well again. FALLING CREEK (8) impressed when successful on debut over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) three-and-a-half weeks ago. Sure to make her presence felt again. STARFINDER (3) registered her first win last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), getting home by 0.1 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Joel Rosario who was on board last start. One of the likely contenders despite the step up in grade.
Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Los Alamitos Qh on October 4 over 914m, 5 len behind Peepa carrying 55kg at $5.90. Last start won by 2.75 len at Los Alamitos Qh on October 17 over 914m defeating Kickingit carrying 55kg at $2. Wait until he shows something.
Last Starts 20 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 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $18,678.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 55kg | 0:54.87 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,552.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Ricardo S Ramirez | 55kg | 0:55.19 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track on August 28 over 1006m defeating Stormy Sunset with 55.5kg at $2.80. Second-up ran second last in a small field in the G2 Oak Leaf Stakes at Santa Anita on October 3 over 1710m, 19 len behind Domain Expansion with 55.5kg at $4.10. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $287,356.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.44 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.72 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita Turf on October 2 over 1609m defeating Royal Pearl carrying 55kg at $20.80. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Dash with 55.5kg at $16.60. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:34.79 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $20.80 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:37.71 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.60 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 19 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:11.57 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $14.17 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM F 2 | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:06.42 | 1-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.43 |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 0:58.95 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $14.52 |
Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Del Mar in the LR September 4 over 1207m, 12 len behind Daytona Diamond carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Del Mar in the LR August 2 over 1106m, 12 len behind Free Closer carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 63 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 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:12.69 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.40 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2026 | 86 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:04.40 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:52.63 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes September 5 over 1408m, 15 len behind Miss Monica with 54.5kg at $46.60. On debut fifth of 11 at Ellis Park July 6 over 1106m, 9 len behind Scarlett Begonia carrying 54kg at $45.22. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $427,960.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:23.54 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $46.60 |
| 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: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Deluge carrying 55.5kg at $10.20. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Los Alamitos on September 18 over 1106m defeating Vino Vino Vino with 55.5kg at $2. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $69,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 0:57.72 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Del Mar on August 22 over 1106m, 13 len behind Girls Wear Pearls with 55.5kg at $31.20. Second-up won by a 0.1 len at Santa Anita Turf on September 25 over 1207m defeating Vallendar carrying 55.5kg at $21.70. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 42 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 | 25/09/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:09.73 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.70 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:05.48 | 4-9-10 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.20 |
Jockey: Jamie P. Spencer
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, won came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 12 over 1006m defeating Cortina Gold with 54.5kg at $4.70. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/10/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 0:56.17 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.3 len Del Mar August 7 over 1106m defeating Pro Payne with 55.5kg at $7.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs June 11 over 1106m, 9 len behind Althesia carrying 54kg at $5.58. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 91 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 | 07/08/2026 | 57 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $71,327.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:06.09 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:05.93 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.58 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, won by 4 len at Del Mar on August 28 over 1207m defeating Just Liberty carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Last start came from midfield and won by 7 len at Santa Anita on October 17 over 1207m defeating I Know Nothing with 55.5kg at $1.70. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 20 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 | 17/10/2026 | 50 | HCP F 2 | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.23 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $71,327.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.98 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |