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Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Shoemaker Mile S. Stakes

FORMIDABLE MAN (2) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 1609m in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Record at this journey is impressive with four wins and two placings from eight runs and is a leading contender. ALMENDARES (5) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by 0.3 lengths over 1609m in the G3 American Stakes at this track (Turf) last time out. Good record at this journey with three wins and six minor placings from 11 starts and is a key runner. MI HERMANO RAMON (6) has been in the market at his last couple of runs since resuming but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at this track (Turf) over 1811m. Look for a better run this time out. KING OF GOSFORD (3) opened this prep last start with a fourth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1609m at this track. Usually races well second-up so can improve on his effort when resuming. Should be involved in the finish.

Race Time:11:30 PM

Monday, May 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Formidable Man (1)101x411x2x

Trainer: M W McCarthy (USA)12 mths 16: 8-3-0

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: CITY OF LIGHT (USA)

Dam: FANTICOLA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Silent Name

Stats

Prize Money$2,323,017.00

Avg $$145,188.56

Win %50.00%

Place %68.75%

Career16: 8-3-0

Track5: 2-1-0

Distance8: 4-2-0

Tr / Dist4: 1-1-0

1st Up5: 2-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm14: 7-2-0

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Del Mar Turf in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile on November 1 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Notable Speech carrying 57kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Shoemaker Mile on May 26 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind King Of Gosford carrying 57kg at $3.60. Among the leading players.

Last Starts 205 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/13	01/11/2025	63	G1 OPEN 3U	$3,053,435.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	John R Velazquez	57kg	1:33.66	4-3-2	8	1. Notable Speech 2. Formidable Man 3. The Lion In Winter	1.5L	$19.50
1/6	30/08/2025	34	G2 OPEN 3U	$465,116.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	57kg	1:34.20	4-3-1	3	1. Formidable Man 2. Almendares 3. Cabo Spirit	1.5L	$2.40
1/6	27/07/2025	62	G2 OPEN 3U	$382,263.00	Del Mar	1811m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	56.5kg	1:48.55	2-3-1	3	1. Formidable Man 2. Cabo Spirit 3. Stay Hot	1.0L	$1.80
4/9	26/05/2025	86	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	57kg	1:33.52	4-6-4	5	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	1.3L	$3.60
1/7	01/03/2025	35	G1 OPEN 4U	$481,541.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	56kg	1:34.57	2-6-1	3	1. Formidable Man 2. Zio Jo 3. Cabo Spirit	0.5L	$6.10
12/12	25/01/2025	56	G1 OPEN 4U	$1,612,903.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	56kg	1:44.50	1-5-12	1	1. Spirit Of St Louis 2. Integration 3. Chasing The Crown	13.1L	$13.00

King Of Gosford (2)121x21x6x4

Trainer: Philip D'amato (Caledon, Co Tyrone)12 mths 19: 7-3-2

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: ZOUSTAR (AUS)

Dam: MISS SUGARS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Harbour Watch

Stats

Prize Money$1,112,535.00

Avg $$58,554.47

Win %36.84%

Place %63.16%

Career19: 7-3-2

Track8: 5-1-1

Distance7: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist4: 2-1-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm13: 6-3-1

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 1-0-1

Comments

Having second run back today. Not raced for 37 days. Last start 4th of 7 at this track in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Almendares with 56kg at $4.70. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Del Mar Turf in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap on August 30 over 1609m, 14 len behind Formidable Man carrying 57kg at $3.30. One of 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
4/7	18/04/2026	231	G3 OPEN 4U	$145,560.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Emisael Jaramillo	56kg	1:34.14	1-3-4	3	1. Almendares 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Seal Team	1.8L	$4.70
6/6	30/08/2025	96	G2 OPEN 3U	$465,116.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	57kg	1:34.20	2-5-6	6	1. Formidable Man 2. Almendares 3. Cabo Spirit	14.9L	$3.30
1/9	26/05/2025	36	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:33.52	5-5-1	4	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	0.3L	$5.40
2/7	20/04/2025	115	G3 OPEN 4U	$159,744.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	56kg	1:34.42	4-2-2	6	1. Cabo Spirit 2. King Of Gosford 3. Endlessly	0.8L	$1.80
1/7	26/12/2024	26	G2 OPEN 3	$308,166.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	1:34.49	1-1-1	1	1. King Of Gosford 2. Stay Hot 3. Atitlan	1.0L	$1.70
2/11	30/11/2024	30	G1 OPEN 3	$456,621.00	Del Mar	1811m	FM	I Ortiz Jr	55.5kg	1:48.40	2-3-2	4	1. Formidable Man 2. King Of Gosford 3. Donegal Momentum	0.8L	$6.10

Genius Jimmy (3)1210964232

Trainer: M W McCarthy (USA)12 mths 19: 4-4-1

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: JIMMY CREED (USA)

Dam: MS GIAVONNA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$386,007.00

Avg $$20,316.16

Win %21.05%

Place %47.37%

Career19: 4-4-1

Track12: 3-4-1

Distance10: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist8: 2-2-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm16: 2-4-1

Good2: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Almendares carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 San Simeon Stakes on March 14 over 1308m, 0.2 len behind Sumter carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Not doing enough.

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
2/7	18/04/2026	35	G3 OPEN 4U	$145,560.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	1:34.14	3-1-2	7	1. Almendares 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Seal Team	0.3L	$8.50
3/6	14/03/2026	34	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	J J Hernandez	54.5kg	1:12.80	4-3-3	3	1. Sumter 2. Quereme Pass 3. Genius Jimmy	0.2L	$5.30
2/10	08/02/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$101,284.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:46.66	1-1-2	7	1. Hiding In Honduras 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Balladeer	0.5L	$3.50
4/10	11/01/2026	36	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$106,129.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:33.50	5-5-4	3	1. Watsonville 2. Balladeer 3. Henry Adams	1.3L	$3.10
6/11	06/12/2025	49	LR OPEN 3U	$191,424.00	Turfway Park	2012m	Fast	Danny Sheehy	55kg	2:01.11	2-5-6	3	1. Zverev 2. Common Defense 3. Safe Trip Home	10.3L	$17.16
9/10	18/10/2025	48	ALLOW 3U	$213,090.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	55.5kg	1:41.03	3-9-9	9	1. Theismann 2. Miranda Rights 3. Degree Of Risk	11.1L	$7.04

Almendares (4)4x123x5331

Trainer: Philip D'amato (Tipperary)12 mths 23: 6-5-6

Jockey: Antonio Fresu

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: HAVANA GREY (GB)

Dam: GLACE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Verglas

Stats

Prize Money$972,323.00

Avg $$42,274.91

Win %26.09%

Place %73.91%

Career23: 6-5-6

Track8: 1-2-3

Distance11: 3-4-2

Tr / Dist6: 1-2-2

1st Up8: 2-1-2

2nd Up6: 1-1-2

Firm17: 3-4-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 2-1-1

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track G3 American Stakes April 18 over 1609m defeating Genius Jimmy carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap on March 7 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Final Boss with 54.5kg at $4.10. Can get the job done again.

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
1/7	18/04/2026	42	G3 OPEN 4U	$145,560.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:34.14	5-5-1	5	1. Almendares 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Seal Team	0.3L	$2.70
3/8	07/03/2026	42	G2 OPEN 4U	$280,899.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	54.5kg	1:32.94	7-7-3	2	1. Final Boss 2. El Potente 3. Almendares	1.8L	$4.10
3/12	24/01/2026	56	G1 OPEN 4U	$1,494,768.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	FM	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	1:47.04	7-5-3	5	1. Test Score 2. One Stripe 3. Almendares	1.3L	$38.70
5/8	29/11/2025	63	G2 OPEN 3U	$305,344.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	56kg	1:41.71	6-2-5	2	1. Call Sign Seven 2. Astronomer 3. El Potente	0.8L	$3.70
3/6	27/09/2025	28	G2 OPEN 3U	$305,810.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:34.13	3-5-3	5	1. Johannes 2. Cabo Spirit 3. Almendares	1.4L	$7.50
2/6	30/08/2025	42	G2 OPEN 3U	$465,116.00	Del Mar	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	1:34.20	5-2-2	2	1. Formidable Man 2. Almendares 3. Cabo Spirit	1.5L	$5.50

Mi Hermano Ramon (5)1245x24x56

Trainer: Mark Glatt 12 mths 16: 4-3-1

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: CREATIVE CAUSE (USA)

Dam: SASSY SUANCES (USA)

Dam's Sire: Suances

Stats

Prize Money$767,000.00

Avg $$47,937.50

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Career16: 4-3-1

Track10: 2-3-1

Distance5: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist4: 0-2-0

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm14: 4-3-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 52 days. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track in the G2 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap on March 7 over 1609m, 3 len behind Final Boss carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on April 3 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Gran Oriente carrying 56kg at $3.50. Capable of a better showing. Respect.

Last Starts 52 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	03/04/2026	27	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$103,348.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Emisael Jaramillo	56kg	1:47.12	3-6-6	2	1. Gran Oriente 2. The Padre 3. Cabo Spirit	4.6L	$3.50
5/8	07/03/2026	252	G2 OPEN 4U	$280,899.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Antonio Fresu	54.5kg	1:32.94	6-5-5	1	1. Final Boss 2. El Potente 3. Almendares	3.1L	$5.70
4/7	28/06/2025	33	G2 OPEN 4U	$777,605.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	FM	Antonio Fresu	53.5kg	1:43.41	4-2-4	3	1. Brilliant Berti 2. Taking Candy 3. Lagynos	1.8L	$5.09
2/9	26/05/2025	86	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	1:33.52	1-2-2	7	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	0.3L	$4.30
5/7	01/03/2025	35	G1 OPEN 4U	$481,541.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	1:34.57	5-7-5	1	1. Formidable Man 2. Zio Jo 3. Cabo Spirit	1.3L	$1.80
4/12	25/01/2025	30	G1 OPEN 4U	$1,612,903.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	FM	Luis Saez	56kg	1:44.50	4-3-4	2	1. Spirit Of St Louis 2. Integration 3. Chasing The Crown	2.3L	$7.50

Seal Team (6)x5532x6x63

Trainer: Richard E Mandella 12 mths 12: 3-2-3

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay H

Sire: WAR FRONT (USA)

Dam: MRS MCDOUGAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$502,242.00

Avg $$41,853.50

Win %25.00%

Place %66.67%

Career12: 3-2-3

Track8: 2-1-2

Distance5: 0-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 0-1-1

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-2

Firm12: 3-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up ran last in a small field at this track in the G3 San Simeon Stakes on March 14 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Sumter carrying 56kg at $3.30. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Almendares with 56kg at $5.60. No surprise if he was in the finish.

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
3/7	18/04/2026	35	G3 OPEN 4U	$145,560.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	1:34.14	4-2-3	6	1. Almendares 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Seal Team	1.3L	$5.60
6/6	14/03/2026	292	G3 OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	1:12.80	3-6-6	5	1. Sumter 2. Quereme Pass 3. Genius Jimmy	3.7L	$3.30
6/9	26/05/2025	114	G1 OPEN 3U	$468,750.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	J J Hernandez	55.5kg	1:33.52	8-7-6	1	1. King Of Gosford 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Cabo Spirit	1.6L	$4.80
2/9	01/02/2025	37	G3 OPEN 4U	$161,290.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	56kg	1:32.39	7-4-2	9	1. El Potente 2. Seal Team 3. Air Force Red	3.0L	$3.70
3/9	26/12/2024	26	G2 OPEN 3U	$308,166.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Flavien Prat	55kg	1:46.50	6-2-3	9	1. Johannes 2. Mi Hermano Ramon 3. Seal Team	1.5L	$7.90
5/12	30/11/2024	42	G2 OPEN 3U	$304,414.00	Del Mar	1710m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	54kg	1:41.07	3-1-5	3	1. Mi Hermano Ramon 2. Redistricting 3. Astronomer	1.1L	$10.60

Call Me Cory (7)3x211

Trainer: Ryan Hanson 12 mths 4: 2-1-1

Jockey: Mike E. Smith

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: UNCLE MO (USA)

Dam: FASHION WEEK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$148,977.00

Avg $$37,244.25

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Career4: 2-1-1

Track3: 2-0-1

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm3: 2-1-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track April 19 over 1811m defeating City Exile with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track March 20 over 1609m defeating Let's Be Frank with 57kg at $4.70. Doesn't rate well enough.

Last Starts 36 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	19/04/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$97,525.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Mike E Smith	56kg	1:46.69	1-1-1	9	1. Call Me Cory 2. City Exile 3. Mythical Reel	1.5L	$4.20
1/6	20/03/2026	33	MDN 35	$98,315.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Adrian Escobedo	57kg	1:34.15	1-1-1	6	1. Call Me Cory 2. Let's Be Frank 3. Post Game	1.8L	$4.70
2/5	15/02/2026	294	MDN 45	$99,857.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Adrian Escobedo	56kg	1:10.06	1-2-2	2	1. The Last Straw 2. Call Me Cory 3. Silent Way	2.8L	$3.20
3/9	27/04/2025	-	MDN 35	$95,847.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Good	Adrian Escobedo	53.5kg	1:10.01	6-4-3	2	1. Helicity 2. A Day To Remember 3. Call Me Cory	1.3L	$5.40

Twirling Point (8)58x3557616

Trainer: Blaine Wright 12 mths 17: 4-1-3

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: KITTEN'S POINT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Prize Money$384,566.00

Avg $$22,621.53

Win %23.53%

Place %47.06%

Career17: 4-1-3

Track7: 2-0-1

Distance6: 2-0-2

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-1

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm15: 4-1-3

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-1-1

Comments

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track in the G3 American Stakes on April 18 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Almendares carrying 55.5kg at $35.80. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track March 6 over 1811m defeating City Exile with 56kg at $3.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

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
6/7	18/04/2026	43	G3 OPEN 4U	$145,560.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Ricardo Gonzalez	55.5kg	1:34.14	6-7-6	1	1. Almendares 2. Genius Jimmy 3. Seal Team	2.8L	$35.80
1/6	06/03/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$98,315.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Antonio Fresu	56kg	1:48.09	3-1-1	2	1. Twirling Point 2. City Exile 3. Living Life	2.3L	$3.20
6/8	14/02/2026	48	G3 OPEN 4U	$142,653.00	Santa Anita Park	2012m	FM	Antonio Fresu	55.5kg	2:00.06	1-3-6	5	1. Mondego 2. Flashiest 3. Truly Quality	2.9L	$15.60
7/11	28/12/2025	56	G3 OPEN 3U	$153,139.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	Good	M Demuro	56kg	1:47.34	9-11-7	1	1. Cabo Spirit 2. Astronomer 3. Mondego	3.4L	$27.70
5/6	02/11/2025	57	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$96,183.00	Del Mar	2213m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	55kg	2:16.14	3-5-5	2	1. Balnikhov 2. Flashiest 3. Reiquist	3.9L	$3.70
5/6	06/09/2025	22	LR OPEN 3U	$229,358.00	Colonial Downs	2414m	FM	K Carmouche	55.5kg	2:27.55	4-4-5	6	1. Safe Trip Home 2. Desvio 3. Just A Photo	3.1L	$2.10