Santa Anita Park Race 5 - Eddie D S. Stakes
SORRENTO SKY (6) did his best work late to score by one length last start over 1006m in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf (Turf) at the second run of the campaign. Generally runs well third-up. Can make it back-to-back wins. PURE MADNESS (7) showed good pace over 1609m at Del Mar (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 0.3 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. FREEDOM'S NOT FREE (3) could only manage seventh last start over 1609m in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap at Del Mar Turf (Turf), beaten 2.75 lengths. Hard to knock form this course having never missed the frame including four wins and one placing. Winning claims on best figures. SUMTER (1) ran well below his best last time over 1006m in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf (Turf), beaten 3 lengths into fifth at $4.80. Form at this track is solid. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1006m, 3 len behind Sorrento Sky with 56kg at $4.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m defeating Motorious carrying 54.5kg at $7.80. Nice draw and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 0:56.12 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $121,916.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 0:55.72 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:12.49 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:34.14 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:12.80 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:08.05 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Del Mar Turf in the LR July 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Proletariat carrying 55kg at $12.90. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at this track in the LR January 25 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind Greenwich Village carrying 56kg at $3.60. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $217,707.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:33.54 | 3-4-9 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $12.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/06/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:12.49 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.60 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:12.92 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:34.72 | 4-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 86 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:12.63 | 4-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/12 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:56.02 | 5-10-6 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $48.90 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind King Of Gosford carrying 55.5kg at $32.10. The run before that 6th of 8 in stakes class at Del Mar Turf at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind King Of Gosford with 56.5kg at $4.40. Doesn't need to improve that much.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $427,960.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.22 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $32.10 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:34.48 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 286 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 4-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 2/5 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:42.76 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $388,802.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:44.29 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by a 0.1 len in stakes class at Del Mar Turf at Del Mar Turf on July 25 over 1006m defeating Can't Sleep with 55kg at $6.20. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Listed level at Del Mar at Del Mar on September 5 over 1609m, 8 len behind Magnificat carrying 55kg at $6. Not among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:38.03 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 0:56.38 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:13.27 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:12.00 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 217 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Good | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:07.83 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $24.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $305,810.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.24 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Del Mar on August 28 over 1308m defeating Speedy Wilson carrying 54.5kg at $20.40. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Sumter with 54.5kg at $20.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:15.55 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $20.40 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $121,916.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 0:55.72 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $20.20 |
| 10/11 | 13/06/2026 | 71 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $12.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:11.57 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,284.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:07.88 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2025 | 71 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:47.34 | 6-5-11 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $50.10 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Sumter with 54.5kg at $10.50. Last start won by 1.0 len in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1006m defeating No Nay Hudson carrying 54.5kg at $8. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1308m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 0:56.12 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $121,916.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 0:55.72 | 3-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/05/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:08.42 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $5.10 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:12.80 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.05 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $306,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:10.88 | 6-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Del Mar on August 22 over 1609m defeating Clouseau carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Del Mar on July 18 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Native Land with 56.5kg at $5.30. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2024 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $230,415.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:21.72 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Lonesome Stew with 55kg at $3.80. The run before that 5th of 8 in Listed grade at Del Mar Turf at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind King Of Gosford carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:34.07 | 10-9-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56.5kg | 1:34.48 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $5.30 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 259 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:12.49 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:11.65 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2025 | 336 | G3 OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 4-12-11 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,102,941.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:11.56 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.5 len at Del Mar Turf on July 24 over 1006m defeating Bad Uncle Barry carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Sorrento Sky with 54.5kg at $12.70. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:56.12 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 75 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:56.40 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:08.42 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:11.57 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:08.05 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $23.70 |
| 7/10 | 30/11/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:56.10 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $20.40 |