Santa Anita Park Race 7 - American Pharoah S. Presented By Dk Horse Stakes
HUGHES (2) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after three runs, the latest over 1408m in the G1 Del Mar Futurity (Dirt). Has further upside and expected to continue winning form. NET PAR (3) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in second over 1207m in stakes class at Del Mar (Dirt) last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Should be prominent from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. IMPERIAL HONOR (4) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1106m at Del Mar (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. EMANCIPATE (5) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 2.5 lengths last time over 1207m at Del Mar (Dirt). Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field in the G1 Del Mar Futurity on September 6 over 1408m, 10 len behind Hughes with 55.5kg at $20.90. Before that won by 1.0 len at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1609m defeating Wildcatter with 55.5kg at $14.60. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $416,667.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:22.57 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $20.90 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:37.08 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:04.23 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $30.90 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten after three appearances. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win in the G1 Del Mar Futurity on September 6 over 1408m defeating Phone Booth with 56kg at $1.20. Before that favourite; won by 7 len in the G3 Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar on August 8 over 1207m defeating Phone Booth carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 2 | $416,667.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:22.57 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 2 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.61 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 0:57.22 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at Listed level at Del Mar at Del Mar on September 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Early Encore carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Listed level at Del Mar at Del Mar on August 7 over 1106m defeating King Kameha carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $138,889.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:11.32 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:04.82 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:58.01 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:58.63 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 5 len at Del Mar on September 7 over 1106m defeating Domenici carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $138,889.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.19 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Del Mar on August 15 over 1106m, 6 len behind Inshallah carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Del Mar on August 29 over 1207m defeating Riccelli carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.37 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:03.11 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, scored a big 5.5 len win at Del Mar on July 25 over 1106m defeating Nayar carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Last start ran second last in a small field in the G1 Del Mar Futurity on September 6 over 1408m, 16 len behind Hughes with 56kg at $4.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | G1 OPEN 2 | $416,667.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:22.57 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.23 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |