Del Mar Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
LANILLA (1) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on her last start second at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 2012m when beaten 0.3 lengths. Has managed three minor placings from four runs at this circuit. Sure to go well. CHANNEL PLACE (7) just missed last time out when second over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) after she was handy all the way. The extra journey should play into her hands. Likely to play a major role. JASMINE (3) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1609m at Santa Anita, beaten 14 lengths. Has the class to produce another win. CAT THE CONFIDANTE (6) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 1609m after she got a long way back in the run. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 16 over 2012m, 0.3 len behind Pentle Bay carrying 56kg at $18.60. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Winika carrying 56kg at $2.90. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 56kg | 2:01.16 | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $18.60 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:44.22 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 69 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:35.24 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.37 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 53 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.40 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | 177 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Manuel Americano | 57kg | 1:37.32 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf on October 24 over 1609m defeating Risky Pleasure carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on September 27 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Alittletoofabulous with 55.5kg at $41.50. This is going to test her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:36.66 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $90,278.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $41.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:35.93 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $46.30 |
| 7/10 | 31/07/2026 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $57.40 |
| 10/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:09.50 | 11-8-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $73.10 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita on October 18 over 1609m, 14 len behind Angel Baby carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track on August 27 over 1710m defeating Caves carrying 55kg at $3. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/10/2026 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.37 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $62,767.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:42.51 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/07/2026 | 48 | MDN FM 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 54.5kg | 1:34.84 | 3-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $19.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:35.89 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $28.10 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.04 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:04.22 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track August 27 over 1710m, 4 len behind Winika with 56kg at $45.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Santa Anita Turf January 18 over 1811m, 6 len behind Musical Song with 56kg at $9.60. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 73 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 | 27/08/2026 | 34 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:44.22 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $45.40 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 26 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $72,524.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $45.60 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:35.37 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $20.90 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 36 | HCP FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:35.88 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $31.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | 17 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $23,876.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | O Mojica | 57kg | 1:37.73 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1811m defeating Cuban Flame with 57kg at $5.60. The run before that ran second last of 8 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Golden Hope carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. Broke through last time but this is harder.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/10/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:48.77 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $62,767.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.79 | 5-3-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/11 | 17/07/2026 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56.5kg | 1:34.84 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $11.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 48 | MDN FM 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:35.28 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 343 | MDN FM 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:16.03 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:42.65 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 7 len behind Miss Donna carrying 57kg at $2.10. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, neck behind Winika with 56kg at $3.90. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 43 | HCP FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:34.69 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:44.22 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 243 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:35.24 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | HCP FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:36.71 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $92,846.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:35.53 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:34.68 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1609m, nose behind Miss Donna with 55.5kg at $8.40. Before that eased back early on 5th of 7 in the G3 Torrey Pines Stakes at Del Mar on August 30 over 1609m, 9 len behind Rabeeba carrying 54.5kg at $42.50. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/10/2026 | 40 | HCP FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.69 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | 37 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:38.19 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $42.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 63 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:37.44 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 55 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:35.37 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.63 | 11-10-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 4 len behind Miss Donna with 55.5kg at $8.10. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Winika with 55kg at $10.90. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/10/2026 | 43 | HCP FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:34.69 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $8.10 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:44.22 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.90 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 55 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:35.24 | 1-8-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:50.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 97 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:36.34 | 9-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $27.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 11 len behind Miss Donna with 57kg at $42.60. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Del Mar on August 15 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Llamp carrying 55.5kg at $11.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 30 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 | 09/10/2026 | 55 | HCP FM 3U | $50,287.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 1:34.69 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $42.60 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 56 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 5-9-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:16.06 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $60.80 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:49.02 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $32.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |