Del Mar Race 8 - The Chosen Vron S. Stakes
BIG CITY LIGHTS (5) ran a strong race first up then tackled stakes-class last time and finished fifth over 1308m at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Fitter and well-placed to turn things around. MAN O ROSE (1) reunites with Edwin Maldonado after scoring with ease over 1609m in Listed grade at Los Alamitos (Dirt) last time. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. MATT AT FIVE (3) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at this track (Dirt) two starts back then landed the prize by half a length last time out over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. SPECIAL CLUB (6) produced a reasonable effort when second last start over 1207m at Santa Anita. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Best figures measure up so deserves another chance.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 49 days. First-up ran last of 8 in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1006m, 21 len behind Sorrento Sky with 55kg at $5.30. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in stakes class at Los Alamitos at Los Alamitos on September 19 over 1609m defeating Speedy Wilson carrying 56.5kg at $1.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 48 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 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,167.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56.5kg | 1:36.13 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2026 | 153 | G2 OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 0:56.12 | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:12.12 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:09.87 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:08.68 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:21.66 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on September 6 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Pioneer Prince with 55kg at $3.50. Second-up came from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1609m defeating Geezer carrying 57kg at $1.60. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:36.48 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $47,222.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:36.69 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:16.19 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 63 | HCP 3U | $53,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:16.53 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $9.70 |
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | 111 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 10-12-11 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $56.80 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 190 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 0:56.36 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita Turf on October 10 over 1207m defeating Private Gem with 55.5kg at $4. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1207m, 6 len behind Roscoe's Brother with 55kg at $5.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/10/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:07.28 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:09.09 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:15.94 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:10.12 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 in the G2 Eddie D Stakes at Santa Anita Turf on September 26 over 1308m, 5 len behind Sorrento Sky with 55.5kg at $4.20. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at this track on August 22 over 1609m defeating Clouseau with 56.5kg at $2.40. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $277,778.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:12.30 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:36.28 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/07/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:35.99 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 605 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:08.34 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 27/09/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,882.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | 1:36.99 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,743.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 1:42.25 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the G2 Pat O'brien Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Iron Man Cal carrying 55kg at $4.50. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 in stakes class at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on October 10 over 1308m, 3 len behind Boss Sully carrying 57kg at $5.10. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/10/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $143,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:12.83 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 98 | G2 OPEN 3U | $356,633.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:22.02 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:09.32 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 153 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,972.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:22.05 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 9/10 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 0:56.10 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/14 | 01/11/2025 | 287 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:08.20 | 11-9-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on October 17 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Gettinby with 56.5kg at $3.50. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track on September 4 over 1308m defeating Ford Frenzy with 56kg at $3.80. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/10/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $53,161.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:09.13 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:16.79 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:09.09 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $61,341.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.70 |
| 2/6 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.60 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 6-9-10 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on October 10 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Boss Sully carrying 55kg at $2.70. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1609m defeating Charlie's To Blame carrying 55kg at $7. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/10/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $143,678.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:12.83 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:34.07 | 8-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 0:56.40 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:09.32 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 391 | ALLOW 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:13.48 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $158,479.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:11.55 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita on October 30 over 1308m, 6 len behind Captivator with 56.5kg at $22. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on October 10 over 1408m, 6 len behind Midway Lane carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Not for ours.
Last Starts 7 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 | 30/10/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,701.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56.5kg | 1:15.09 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $22.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $68,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:21.81 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,167.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:36.13 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.55 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:40.77 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $49,347.00 | Los Alamitos | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:21.50 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Meydan Dirt in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen March 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dark Saffron with 57kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG2 SAUG2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint February 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Imagination with 57kg at $13. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $766,284.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:10.68 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | 105 | SAUG2 OPEN 3U | $749,064.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | G Franco | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 57kg | 1:08.20 | 13-12-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $18.90 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 57kg | 1:11.07 | 4-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:08.74 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $19.60 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:13.13 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.80 |