Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
CAT THE CONFIDANTE (2) has been freshened up since a narrow defeat last time over 1710m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Leading chance. HEAVENLY BELLE (9) was far from disgraced when fourth last start after being in contention on the corner over 1710m at Del Mar Turf, beaten 0.8 lengths. That followed a win at Del Mar Turf the start prior. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. FROG (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Nicely placed to take this out. SPECIALTY (8) was beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth in a 1710m contest at Del Mar Turf at her latest appearance. Has her share of talent and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 40 days. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Del Mar on July 24 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Fire Ban carrying 53.5kg at $11.90. Second run from a spell got back early 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. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 40 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 | 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 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:50.63 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming 5th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 30 over 1609m, 2 len behind Orange Thunder carrying 56kg at $3.20. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 27 over 1710m, neck behind Winika carrying 56kg at $3.90. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 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 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:43.50 | 7-4-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at Del Mar Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 7 len behind Full Moon Tonight carrying 55kg at $33. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track on January 23 over 1609m defeating Springline with 55.5kg at $2.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 219 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:35.66 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $33.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | 96 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:58.54 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 3-6-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.65 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months led but faded 2nd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Famous Forza carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 31 2025 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Unbinding with 55kg at $4.10. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 32 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 | 07/09/2026 | 325 | HCP FM 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:56.84 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,228.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.19 | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 0:56.78 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 10/08/2025 | 71 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:35.83 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:08.86 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $51,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:16.75 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Adrian Escobedo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 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. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Del Mar on July 24 over 1609m, 12 len behind Fire Ban with 56kg at $8.40. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 55.5kg | 1:36.97 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $29.60 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.1 len at this track on January 19 over 1609m defeating Training Good with 55.5kg at $1.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on November 14 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Cecilia Street with 55.5kg at $5.60. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 263 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 | 19/01/2026 | 66 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 78 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:38.47 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 0:58.67 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.60 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 30 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Orange Thunder carrying 56kg at $13.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Winika carrying 56kg at $8. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:44.22 | 5-2-6 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 74 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:35.24 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $13.70 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:09.12 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $12.90 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 555 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2024 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:28.22 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2024 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:42.82 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Winika with 55kg at $10.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 30 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Orange Thunder carrying 54.5kg at $20.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 43 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 | 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 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $55.50 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 27 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Winika with 55kg at $6.70. Before that won by 1.5 len at Del Mar Turf on August 1 over 1609m defeating Silkie Sevei with 54.5kg at $9.20. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55kg | 1:44.22 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:34.96 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 133 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:50.20 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $33.70 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 6-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $28.10 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $16.60 |