Del Mar 28 November 2025

Michael McCarthy

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Finished 9l behind Will Happen when fourth of 10 at 19-5 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in August. Has potential in this company

4 (4)

4 Eva Lea

b f Gift Box - Dancing Gal (Nyquist)

2 8-10

Hector Berrios

Dam unraced. Difficult to gauge without form

5 (5)

5 Danica P

dk f Daredevil - Road Rager (Quality Road)

2 8-10

Brian Koriner

Dam won three times at 5f and 7f. Unknown quantity in debut race

6 (6)

6 Velvet Lilly

b f Connect - Velvet Glove (Tale Of The Cat)

2 8-10

Abel Lezcano

Full sister to Refugiada, won twice at 6f and 1m. Chances unclear without prior runs

7 (7)

7 Velvet Dream 182

b f Vekoma - Trendy Neve (Kela)

2 8-10

Armando Aguilar

George Lopez

Dam won twice at 7f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by La Ville Lumiere when second of 6 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f (good) in May. Could be competitive here

8 (8)

8 Radiant View 84

b f Caravaggio - Hiking (First Defence)

2 8-10

S Callaghan

Half-sister to Moonrise Drive, won at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4l behind Brave Deb when sixth of 10 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in September. May benefit from class drop

9 (9)

9 Counterbalance 84

dk f Caravaggio - Out Of Balance (Kitten's Joy)

2 8-10

Michael McCarthy

Dam won twice at 1m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Brave Deb when fifth of 10 at 11-5 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in September. Capable of improvement

10 (10)

10 Immortal Poet (GB) 49

dk f Lope Y Fernandez - Better By Far (Exceed and Excel)

2 8-10

Robert Falcone

Dam won at 6f. Beaten 14l behind Bramble Blast at 7-2 when last of 10 on her racecourse debut at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (good) last month. Needs to bounce back from last run

11 (98)

11 Sounds Lucky 48

b f Tiz The Law - Lucky Song (Unbridled's Song)

2 8-10

Bob Baffert

Half-sister to Admiral's Wave, won five times at 1m. Placed once in two starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Super Corredora when last of 7 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m last month.

12 (11)

12 Tokala 42

dk f Yaupon - Comforter (Nobiz Like Shobiz)

2 8-10

Adrian Escobedo

Ryan Hanson

Half-sister to Faster Gator, won four times between 5f and 6f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Cosmic Heat when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Santa Anita over 6f last month. Faces tougher test this time

13 (98)

13 Cherry Cider 132

b f Tiz The Law - Prehistory (Palace Malice)

2 8-10

Bob Baffert

Half-sister to Illustrator, won four times at 7f and 1m. Beaten a short head by La Wally when second of 9 at evens fav on her racecourse debut at Del Mar over 5f in July. Strong contender based on form

Forecast: 9/2 Eva Lea , 5/1 Miss Donna , 13/2 Immortal Poet , 15/2 Velvet Dream , 15/2 Counterbalance , 15/2 Essential Lady , 10/1 Radiant View , 10/1 Tokala , 10/1 Memetic , 12/1 Danica P , 16/1 Velvet Lilly (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 04 Dec 2025 17:55:09

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Verdict

MISS DONNA steps down in class and could improve on her placed effort last time. Velvet Dream finished runner-up in a similar race previously. Eva Lea makes her debut and is worth watching.

Top Tip: Miss Donna (3)
Watch out for: Velvet Dream (7)

21:02 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2

1m 110y

Winner $10,080 - 6 ran

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Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

102678

1 Contrary Chieftain 19

dk g Bold Chieftain - Mary Contrary (Mizzen Mast)

6 8-9

Tim McCanna

Winner of seven races at 1m. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Maniatic when last of 8 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m earlier this month. Difficult to recommend on recent form

2 (98)

D15411

2 Be Punctual 40

ch g I'll Have Another - Edwina E (Square Eddie)

5 8-11

Robert Hess

He has won four times at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Santa Anita over 1m last month, beating Sydney Street by 15l. Strong contender based on recent wins

3 (2)

2-33453

3 Sea Dog 40

ch g Midshipman - Giant's Accent (Giant's Causeway)

5 8-9

Abel Lezcano

O Jauregui

He has won three times at 1m. Third of 5 behind Doo Wop Don beaten 13l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m last month. Moderate chance in this company

4 (3)

320802

4 Sydney Street (GB) 40

b g Dark Angel - Minnaloushe (Lawman)

6 8-9

Adrian Escobedo

Ryan Hanson

He has won four times from 7f to 1m including 2 wins on polytrack. Beaten 15l by Be Punctual when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m last month. Could improve at this level

5 (4)

760457

5 My Bucket List 14

dk g Sky Mesa - Z Z Tiger (Smiling Tiger)

5 8-9

Cristobal Herrera

Genaro Vallejo

Winner of five races at 5f. Beaten 6l behind Evenerevenworse at 50-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f earlier this month. Unlikely to challenge here

6 (5)

313726

6 Northern Quest 19

ch g Northern Causeway - Pointed Question (Point Given)

8 8-9

Jesus Uranga

Has won 16 races from 6f to 1m. Finished 7l behind Maniatic when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m earlier this month. Experienced runner with potential

7 (6)

438948

7 Mother's Prayer 14

dk g Rousing Sermon - Mother Luck (Street Sense)

5 8-9

Tyler Baze

S Knapp

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 8l behind Evenerevenworse at 19-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f earlier this month. Hard to fancy on recent showings

Forecast: 2/1 Northern Quest , 5/2 Contrary Chieftain , 3/1 Sydney Street , 5/1 Sea Dog , 6/1 Mother's Prayer , 15/1 My Bucket List (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

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Verdict

BE PUNCTUAL looks well-placed to follow up on his last-time-out success. Northern Quest drops in class and could pose the main threat, while Sydney Street is another to consider.

Top Tip: Be Punctual (2)
Watch out for: Northern Quest (6)

21:32 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3

Winner $37,800 - 9 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

7330-50

1 Abazaami (GB) 258

b f Mohaather - Ferrier (Iffraaj)

3 8-10

William Iii Antongeorgi

Robert Hess

Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 12l behind Misleading at 50-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in March. Unlikely to challenge based on form

2 (2)

75-02

2 This Name's Taken 42

b f Blame - Really Proud (Kitten's Joy)

3 8-10

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Frog when second of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Has potential but faces tough task

3 (3)

2546

3 Robin With A Why 186

dk f Bucchero - Mira Mira (First Dude)

3 8-10

Paul Aguirre

Placed once in four starts. Finished 5l behind Comeback Girl when sixth of 9 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in May. Capable of improvement here

4 (4)

466

4 Curtsy 46

b f Into Mischief - Bendable (Horse Greeley)

3 8-10

R Mandella

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Helga Brandt when sixth of 12 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Difficult to assess chances

5 (5)

3334

5 Heads In Beds (FR) 46

b f Hello Youmzain - Eleona (Areion)

3 8-10

Placed in three of four starts. Finished 2 3/4l behind Helga Brandt when fourth of 12 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Consistent performer with a chance

6 (6)

6 Claire Austin

b f Nyquist - Oil Empress (Empire Maker)

3 8-10

George Papaprodromou

Half-sister to Lazarus Project, won 11 times at 6f. Debut runner, hard to assess

7 (7)

422848

7 Halstyn Rose 46

ch f Good Magic - Cashing Tickets (Indian Charlie)

4 8-12

Richard Baltas

Placed in five of ten starts. Beaten 8l behind Helga Brandt at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Could be competitive in this field

8 (98)

8 Grey Matter 46

gr/ f Classic Empire - Noble Grey (Forestry)

3 8-10

Richard Baltas

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 4l behind Helga Brandt at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Likely to struggle on shown form

9 (8)

4-285

9 Lady Chic 46

ch f Tapit - Luminance (Tale Of The Cat)

3 8-10

Placed once in four starts. Finished 3l behind Helga Brandt when fifth of 12 at 13-5fav on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Strong contender with good chance

10 (9)

8/44-6

10 Sparrow 124

b m Into Mischief - Belleski (Polish Numbers)

5 8-12

Neil Drysdale

Yet to place in four starts. Finished 19l behind Usha when sixth of 9 at 75-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 6f in July. Unlikely to feature prominently

Forecast: 5/2 Lady Chic , 7/2 Heads In Beds , 6/1 Halstyn Rose , 6/1 Robin With A Why , 8/1 This Name's Taken , 8/1 Claire Austin , 10/1 Sparrow , 12/1 Curtsy , 15/1 Abazaami (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 04 Dec 2025 17:55:10

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Verdict

LADY CHIC narrowly missed out last time and looks well-placed to go one better. Heads In Beds has been knocking on the door and rates a danger, while Robin With A Why is another to consider.

Top Tip: Lady Chic (9)
Watch out for: Heads In Beds (5)

22:02 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4

5f 110y

Winner $37,800 - 6 ran

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

69573

1 Sally's Wish 21

b f Vronsky - Southfield Fog (Formal Gold)

3 8-10

Serafin Carmona

D Baker

Unplaced in all five starts. Third of 6 behind Pavel's Etoile beaten 1 3/4l at 30-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) earlier this month. Consistent but yet to win

2 (2)

2 Chandsintomischief

b f Curlin To Mischief - Corazon De Leo (Flame Thrower)

3 8-10

Welfin Orantes

J Bonde

Half-sister to Princesa Del Tigre, won twice at 1m. Difficult to assess on debut

3 (3)

3 Fielders Choice 278

dk f American Pastime - Winsinfashion (Albertus Maximus)

3 8-10

Librado Barocio

Dam won twice at 5f and 1m. Beaten 19l behind Lava Lucy at 18-1 when eighth of 9 on her racecourse debut at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in February. Needs significant improvement

4 (4)

4 Syntax

gr/ f Pavel - Predicate (Congrats)

3 8-10

William Iii Antongeorgi

Edward Freeman

Half-sister to Syntactic, won four times at 1m. Unknown quantity on debut

5 (5)

5 All In The Game 187

ch f Grazen - Freedom Ride (Clubhouse Ride)

3 8-10

Craig Lewis

Full sister to Travelin' Show, won at 6f. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Ellen Jorth when last of 9 on her racecourse debut at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in May. Likely needs more experience

6 (6)

243236

6 Sexy Blue 19

ch f Lord Nelson - Hot In The City (City Zip)

3 8-10

Geovanni Franco

Angel Vega

Placed in four of 11 starts. Finished 13l behind Grand Slam Smile when sixth of 7 at 60-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 7f earlier this month. Has potential in this company

Forecast: 2/1 Sexy Blue , 3/1 Syntax , 4/1 Sally's Wish , 5/1 Fielders Choice , 6/1 All In The Game , 6/1 Chandsintomischief

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Verdict

SEXY BLUE has placed in higher class races and drops in grade. Could be the one to beat. Syntax and Chandsintomischief are intriguing newcomers worth considering.

Top Tip: Sexy Blue (6)
Watch out for: Syntax (4)

22:32 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5

Winner $39,690 - 7 ran

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No.

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt

Jockey / Trainer

1 Patron D'oro

b g Street Boss - Bezzera (Medaglia d'Oro)

? 8-8

Ruben Gomez

2 Sunglow (IRE)

b f No Nay Never - Gile Na Greine (Galileo)

3 Flyover

b c Om - First Class Flyer (In Excess)

? 8-10

4 Regal Patriot

dk g Jersey Town - Look to the sky (Michael's Flyer)

? 8-10

Tiago Pereira

S Knapp

5 Incanto (IRE)

b g Mehmas - Hateel (Kodiac)

? 8-6

Hector Berrios

P Eurton

6 Mucho Del Oro

dk g Mucho Macho Man - Repeta (Broken Vow)

? 8-8

George Papaprodromou

7 Horco Molle (CHI)

b r Good Samaritan - Soy Chilena (Easing Along)

? 8-8

Neil Drysdale

8 Arrakis

dk g Bernardini - Gift Of The Nile (Pioneerof the Nile)

? 8-8

9 Bartholdy

ch g Mendelssohn - Blazen Betsy (Speightstown)

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Verdict

FLYOVER looks well-placed to follow up on his last time out success over C&D. Regal Patriot has strong form at this level and can chase home. Sunglow is another to consider after an impressive win.

Top Tip: Flyover (3)
Watch out for: Regal Patriot (4)

23:02 Del Mar (USA) (2YO only)

Race 6

5f 110y

Winner $21,420 - 6 ran

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(Draw)

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

6350

1 Sendit Mo 55

dk g Yaupon - Mighty Souper (War Front)

2 8-7

Cesar Belmont

Peter Miller

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 12l behind Later Than Planned at 33-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f (good) last month. Unlikely to challenge in this race

2 (2)

26421

2 L Rankin 49

b g Maximus Mischief - Bratouttahell (Distorted Humor)

2 8-10

Ricardo Gonzalez

Peter Miller

A winner at 4-1 at Santa Anita over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Captivator by 2 1/4l. Has potential to contend

3 (3)

8157

3 Fumano's Magic 28

dk c Big Bad Leroybrown - Boo Who Who (Unusual Heat)

2 8-10

Val Brinkerhoff

A winner at 5f. Beaten 8l behind Ocean Bear at 33-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 7f last month. Could improve at this level

4 (4)

511074

4 A. P. Again 26

dk c Honor A. P. - Mayfair Lady (Colonel John)

2 8-10

Doug O'Neill

Successful twice at 5f. Finished 9l behind Bacio when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) earlier this month. Capable of better performance

5 (5)

31056

5 Won For Lou 26

dk c Bucchero - Style Show (Red Ransom)

2 8-7

Doug O'Neill

A winner at 1m. Finished 11l behind Bacio when sixth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) earlier this month. Might struggle against this field

6 (6)

6 Prancealot Kelly 46

dk g Sir Prancealot - Whirling Candy (Twirling Candy)

2 9-0

Francisco Monroy

Manuel Badilla

Half-brother to Tenacious Candy, won twice at 4f. A winner at 40-1 at Santa Anita over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Debbies Gettinghot by 1/2l. Hard to assess on limited evidence

Forecast: 2/1 A. P. Again , 3/1 L Rankin , 4/1 Won For Lou , 5/1 Sendit Mo , 6/1 Fumano's Magic , 6/1 Prancealot Kelly

Last Updated: 04 Dec 2025 17:55:12

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Verdict

A. P. AGAIN has won twice at this distance and drops in class, making him the one to beat. L Rankin comes off a win and could challenge, while Won For Lou is another with potential to figure.

Top Tip: A. P. Again (4)
Watch out for: L Rankin (2)

23:32 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (Stakes)

1m 4f

Winner $126,000 - 9 ran

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(Draw)

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

436654

1 Balladeer 46

b h Distorted Humor - Golden Ballad (Galileo)

6 8-10

George Papaprodromou

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1 1/2l behind Anmer Hall when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Unlikely to challenge at this level

2 (2)

866-642

2 Flashiest 26

dk g Mizzen Mast - Nothing To Wear (Malibu Moon)

7 8-10

Leonard Powell

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Balnikhov when second of 6 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month. Could improve but faces tough task

3 (3)

331175

3 Rastaman Vibe 35

b c More Than Ready - Kichita (Kitten's Joy)

4 8-10

M Glatt

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good ground. Finished 3l behind Grogu when fifth of 8 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m 2f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Steve Knapp in United States. Has potential but step up in class

4 (4)

38-3524

4 Nineeleventurbo 41

dk g More Than Ready - Rosalie Road (Street Cry)

8 8-10

Neil Drysdale

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Theismann when fourth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 1m (good) last month. Capable of competing at this level

5 (5)

90-6541

5 Grogu 35

b g Get Stormy - How Unusual (Unusual Heat)

4 8-10

Leonard Powell

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 6-1 at Santa Anita over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Oubabe by 1 1/4l. Recent win gives some hope

6 (6)

3-97293

6 Reiquist 26

dk g Nyquist - Reiki Baby (Curlin)

5 8-10

Hector Berrios

Tim Yakteen

He has won three times from 6f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Balnikhov beaten 2 3/4l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month. Faces challenge after poor last run

7 (7)

2111-64

7 Truly Quality 90

dk g Quality Road - Truly Together (Smart Strike)

5 8-12

Jonathan Thomas

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1/2l behind Gold Phoenix when fourth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association - Grade 2 at Del Mar over 1m 3f (good) in August. Strong contender with good form

8 (8)

096481

8 Balnikhov (IRE) 26

dk g Adaay - Leeward (First Defence)

6 8-10

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 2-1 at Del Mar over 1m 3f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Flashiest by 2 1/4l. Has a chance based on recent win

9 (9)

46-5154

9 Mondego (GB) 62

b g Lope De Vega - Free Rein (Dansili)

5 8-10

Michael McCarthy

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Gold Phoenix when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes - Grade 2 at Santa Anita over 1m 2f (good) in September. Consistent performer with a chance

Forecast: 5/2 Truly Quality , 4/1 Balnikhov , 5/1 Mondego , 6/1 Nineeleventurbo , 8/1 Rastaman Vibe , 8/1 Grogu , 10/1 Reiquist , 12/1 Balladeer , 15/1 Flashiest

Last Updated: 04 Dec 2025 17:55:13

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Verdict

TRULY QUALITY won this race last year and looks well-placed to follow up. Balnikhov won last time out and could pose the main threat, while Nineeleventurbo has placed in higher grade and may run well.

Top Tip: Truly Quality (7)
Watch out for: Balnikhov (8)

00:02 Del Mar (USA) (2YO only)

Race 8

Winner $12,600 - 9 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

322

1 Matts Advisor 83

ch g Sir Prancealot - Be Advised (Curlin To Mischief)

2 8-10

Tim McCanna

Placed in all three of his starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Fred Mo when second of 7 at 21-20fav on his latest outing at Emerald Downs over 5f in September. Consistent performer with potential

2 (2)

2 Chief Resident

dk g Basin - Zloty (Exchange Rate)

2 8-10

M Glatt

Half-brother to Watchtower, won three times at 1m. Difficult to assess without form

3 (3)

3 Moccassin Prince 47

b g Mr. Big - Olive You More (Cairo Prince)

2 8-10

Armando Aguilar

Tim Yakteen

Dam won at 1m. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Prancealot Kelly when last of 11 on his racecourse debut at Santa Anita over 5f last month. Needs improvement on debut run

4 (4)

4 My Friend John 90

b g Rumpus Cat - Esfera (Orb)

2 8-5

Alfredo Bautista (5)

Marcia Stortz

Dam won at 1m. Finished 20l behind Oliver Tiz when fifth of 6 at 15-2 on his racecourse debut at Emerald Downs over 5f in August. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Neil Koch. Unlikely contender based on debut

5 (5)

5 The Great G 70

dk c Stay Thirsty - Western Engagement (Gone West)

2 8-10

Cristobal Herrera

Marcia Stortz

Half-relation to Western Sierra, won three times at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Stanford Dropout at 60-1 when last of 10 on its latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in September. Struggling to make an impact

6 (6)

2333

6 Wave With Envy 36

ch g Unusual Heatwave - Jade With Envy (Ten Most Wanted)

2 8-10

Jorge Periban

Placed in all four of his starts. Third of 11 behind Chase N Ryan beaten 5l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f last month. Solid chance with consistent runs

7 (7)

799

7 Senor Tequilas 47

ch c Misremembered - Art Director (Tapit)

2 9-0

Francisco Monroy

Jesus Ramos

Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 10l behind Prancealot Kelly at 33-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f last month. Yet to show winning potential

8 (8)

8 Lanzador

dk g Halladay - Penchant (Super Saver)

2 8-10

Abel Lezcano

O Jauregui

Half-brother to Pennypatter, won three times at 5f. Unknown quantity in debut race

9 (9)

9 Epictetus

ch c Clubhouse Ride - Judy With Grace (Bernardini)

2 8-10

William Iii Antongeorgi

Dan Blacker

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Debut runner with uncertain chances

Forecast: 2/1 Wave With Envy , 5/2 Matts Advisor , 3/1 Chief Resident , 10/1 Lanzador , 12/1 Moccassin Prince , 15/1 Senor Tequilas , 15/1 Epictetus , 20/1 My Friend John , 20/1 The Great G

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MATTS ADVISOR has been consistent with three placed efforts and looks the one to beat. Wave With Envy has shown promise in similar company. Chief Resident could make an impact on debut.

Top Tip: Matts Advisor (1)
Watch out for: Wave With Envy (6)

00:32 Del Mar (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 9

Winner $38,430 - 9 ran

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

717057

1 Momo's Kiddo 55

dk g Richard's Kid - Gouyen (Tribal Rule)

5 8-10

Serafin Carmona

Jose Valdez

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind The Big Cheeseola at 20-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. Unlikely to challenge in this class

2 (2)

9/484-27

2 Gold Council 22

ch g Passion For Gold - Hollywood Queen (Giant's Causeway)

5 8-10

Antonio Garcia

A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 5l behind Titanic Thompson at 18-5 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has potential but inconsistent

3 (3)

15-6375

3 Got'm Cot'm 209

dk c Bolt D'oro - Annabird (Flower Alley)

3 8-8

Val Brinkerhoff

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Western Freedom when fifth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f in May. Difficult to assess on recent form

4 (4)

263-138

4 Glorious Life 56

ch g Vronsky - Glorious Luck (Lucky J. H.)

5 8-10

Carla Gaines

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Cullen J at 7-2fav when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Capable of improvement

5 (5)

2-39342

5 Jetovator 50

gr/ g Grazen - Jet Blue Girl (Gimmeawink)

9 8-12

P Eurton

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Betterdaysrcoming when second of 7 at 11-5 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) last month. Experienced and could contend

6 (6)

81-3259

6 Frank Bullitt 36

ch g Grazen - Wink And Wish (Tribal Rule)

3 8-8

Tyler Baze

Debbie Winick

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Piper's Causeway at 25-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. May struggle at this level

7 (7)

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7 Mcgregor Lake 370

b g Saburo - Spectacular Proof (Idiot Proof)

5 8-10

Doug O'Neill

A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 2l behind Rastaman Vibe when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Has a chance with consistency

8 (8)

35-3861

8 Minister Shane 36

b g Ministers Wild Cat - Tizzy Miss (Cee's Tizzy)

7 8-12

Carla Gaines

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground. A winner at 8-1 at Santa Anita over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating The Old Nine by 3/4l. Recent win boosts prospects

9 (9)

6-42715

9 Special Club 34

b g Clubhouse Ride - Lottawampum (Indian Charlie)

4 8-10

Craig Lewis

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Four O Six Creed when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. Could surprise if at best

10 (10)

15-7445

10 Grazed 21

gr/ g Grazen - Acategoryfivestorm (Songandaprayer)

7 8-12

Armando Aguilar

Peter Miller

He has won four times at 6f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Winning Patriot when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) earlier this month. Competitive if on form

11 (11)

225055

11 Our Bucky Charm 13

ch g Munnings - Donita's Ruler (Roman Ruler)

6 8-12

Ricardo Gonzalez

Sean Williams

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 14l behind Berlin Wall when fifth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 6f earlier this month. Needs improvement to contend

12 (98)

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12 Geezer 15

dk g Merit Man - Pat Olcott (More Than Ready)

5 8-12

Genaro Vallejo

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 19-10 at Del Mar over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Seager Man by 1 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Hector Palma in United States. Recent win gives some hope

Forecast: 3/1 Jetovator , 7/2 Glorious Life , 4/1 Minister Shane , 5/1 Grazed , 5/1 Gold Council , 6/1 Mcgregor Lake , 8/1 Special Club , 12/1 Our Bucky Charm , 15/1 Got'm Cot'm , 15/1 Frank Bullitt , 30/1 Momo's Kiddo (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 04 Dec 2025 17:55:14