Del Mar

00:03 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 00:04:14

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIGHT SQUEEZE looks the one to back. She likes to stalk the early speed. Transcending, Madonna Of Loreto and Comeback Girl also warrant respect.

1st	3. Proud Starlet	7/1
2nd	1. Comeback Girl 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	2. Tight Squeeze Fav	2/1

Favourite

2/1

Tight Squeeze

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 141

2/1

Comment: Has made an impressive start to her career with two wins from three starts; came out on top by just over 2l (Santa Anita) last month in an allowance optional claimer; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	11/2	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Comeback Girl

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: -71

7/2

Comment: Gained a just over 2l success two months ago at Santa Anita when registering her first success at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight; first run in claiming company; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	121/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	577/10	-

Madonna Of Loreto

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 45-1

5/1

Comment: This daughter of Caravaggio looks the part on breeding; registered first success at the third time of asking scoring narrowly in May (Santa Anita) when back to 6½f in a maiden special weight; first attempt in claiming company; she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	6/1	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	407/10	-
01/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-

Transcending

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 541-

11/2

Comment: Off the mark at the third time of asking over 7f at Leopardstown (maiden) when bolting up last June; has picked up some decent prize money in three starts in Ireland, winning once; returns from a lengthy absence; first attempt in claiming company; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
06/06/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	4 / 9	5/1	-
29/04/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	5 / 12	25/1	-

Origami

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 56276

13/2

Comment: Form lately has been a mixed bag; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Santa Anita (beaten 3½l) on debut for this handler five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; facing a testing assignment and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	449/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	86/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	109/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	29/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-

Proud Starlet

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Tim Yakteen Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 163-3

7/1

Comment: Respectable third over 6f at Santa Anita (allowance optional claimer) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	18/5	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 4	73/5	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	239/10	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	183/10	-

Hey Lil Lady

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5-17343

16/1

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; beaten 6l into third in an allowance race at Santa Anita 35 days ago upped to 1m; needs new headgear to provoke some improvement; has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	82/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	209/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	303/10	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	146/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	17/5	-

Border Control

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Jose Bautista Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 14-33

25/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in third) in an allowance race at Santa Anita last month; related to Grade 1 winner Combatant; sire does get winners on the turf; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	81/10	-
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/2	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	6/5	-
26/10/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	62/5	-

Special Look

Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7-5183

25/1

Comment: Creditable third (Los Alamitos) in May in an allowance race (mixed); runs in claiming company for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
17/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	5/2	-
09/02/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
05/01/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	3/10	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	219/10	-
21/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	41/5	-

Del Mar

00:33 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 00:34:52

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHERRY CIDER will be worth noting if the subject of support in the betting. La Wally, Super Corredora and Counterbalance are among the dangers.

1st	7. La Wally	5/1
2nd	6. Cherry Cider Fav	11/8
3rd	8. Thank You India	9/1

F	Favourite	11/8
6	Cherry Cider Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 2/8-10	11/8
Comment: Course debutants from this yard always command respect; strong contender as promising workout history.
2F	2nd Favourite	15/8
2	Super Corredora Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 2/8-10	15/8
Comment: Stable can prepare one to win first time out; there's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; related to multiple race winner Gunite Max (4½f-6f); rates a likely contender as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork.
7	La Wally Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 2/8-10	5/1
Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers here; has had some encouraging workouts and hard to ignore.
8	Thank You India Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Andy Mathis Age/Wt: 2/8-10	9/1
Comment: Sire gets her share of decent sorts; related to 5½f winner Arsonist; overlooked unless the market says otherwise as facing a fairly tall order.
9	Dats Ms. Blame Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-10	10/1
Comment: Course debutants for this trainer have to be taken seriously; needs considering as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork.
3	Counterbalance Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 2/8-10	25/1
Comment: Course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; bred to improve with age; newcomer by Caravaggio; should not be far away.
4	Not Happy Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Rafael DeLeon Age/Wt: 2/8-10	25/1
Comment: From the same family as C C Rider, a winner over 1m½f; breeding suggests she may improve with time; would be a surprise to see this one figure as this looks a fairly competitive event.
5	Pride Of Queens Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-10	25/1
Comment: Course debutants for this yard have to be taken seriously; sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive given this is a fairly useful standard to aim at.
1	Flamingo Star Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff Age/Wt: 2/8-10	40/1
Comment: First race for the daughter of Flameaway; trainer not synonymous with debutant winners; faces a demanding debut and she could be one for another day.

Del Mar

01:03 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 01:04:21

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BEYOND BRILLIANT is hard to look beyond. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and is proven at the trip. Final Boss and Almendares should also be on the premises.

1st	9. Almendares Fav	5/2
2nd	6. Zio Jo	14/1
3rd	2. Nineeleventurbo	20/1

Favourite

5/2

Almendares

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 229-4

5/2

Comment: Split Zio Jo (runner-up) and Air Force Red (last) at Santa Anita when close to claiming minor honours in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile in February; has winning track form; hit the bar in a Grade 2 in September; returns from an absence here; should go close if replicating most recent run and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 12	3/1	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 10	99/10	-
22/07/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	27/10	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	24/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Bran

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: /1-22

3/1

Comment: A respectable runner-up of six last month when he had a couple of these behind (Santa Anita) in a Grade 3; successful twice in his last six starts; this C&D holds no fears; now down in class and by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	7/5	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
01/10/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	7/2	-
03/09/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 12	43/5	-
10/09/22	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 11	589/50	-

Endlessly

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 195-35

5/1

Comment: Yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; a winner over C&D; fifth of eight beaten 6l (Saratoga) last month in a Grade 1; first-time blinkers now tried; he's an attractive contender now dropping in class and his most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 8	32/1	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 5	7/4	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 20	4883/100	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	36/25	-
11/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-

Beyond Brilliant

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: J Shirreffs Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 16182/

7/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; a winner of a Grade 2 in 2022; ran well when beaten a head in a Grade 2 in 2022; been off the track a long time; can make his presence felt; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/22	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
05/11/22	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 14	2699/50	-
01/10/22	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
01/08/22	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 10	17/10	-
01/05/22	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
06/03/22	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 11	47/5	-

Final Boss

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 114-41

15/2

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from ten to date); got home in front by a nose over 1m1f at Santa Anita (allowance optional claimer) last month; more on his plate this time but warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	29/5	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
10/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-

Astronomer

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: S Callaghan Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 3737-6

8/1

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; quite a while since he tasted success; held in sixth in a Grade 3 at Santa Anita in January; layoff to overcome; down in class this time but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	47/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	171/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	123/10	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	121/5	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 10	42/5	-
22/07/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	111/5	-

Zio Jo

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-4247

14/1

Comment: A previous winner here; all his victories have been gained at a lower level; seventh of nine in the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile (Santa Anita) two months ago; now drops in class but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 9	571/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 7	116/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	59/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	373/10	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	34/5	-

Air Force Red

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 37133

14/1

Comment: Won a Grade 3 four months ago; track has proven suitable before; split Bran and Watsonville at Santa Anita last month in a Grade 3; easy enough to take on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 4	23/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	37/10	-

Watsonville

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 1/57-5

20/1

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; finished fifth of six (just behind Bran and Air Force Red) over 6½f at Santa Anita (Grade 3) last month; might find this company a little easier but there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	55/2	-
30/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
02/12/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	127/10	-
04/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 13	257/10	-

Nineeleventurbo

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 2038-

20/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; all his wins have been at a lower level; comfortably beaten into eighth when dropped in distance (Santa Anita) in December behind Astronomer, in a Grade 2; returns from a layoff; can only watch despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 9	359/10	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	17/5	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	87/5	-
13/07/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 3	4/1	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	263/10	-

Il Bellator

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Jose Bautista Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 0-2155

Comment: Finished fifth in the Grade 2 Hollywood Gold Cup at Santa Anita two months ago upped to 1m2f; has managed five wins from 23 career runs; this is a step down in class but he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	213/5	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	82/5	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	99/10	-
12/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	11 / 11	163/20	-
08/07/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-

Del Mar

01:33 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 01:34:52

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOREVER BEN is a firm selection. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can build on a promising debut run, while Can't Help Myself looks best of the rest.

1st	1. Thirsty Rebel Fav	2/1
2nd	7. Can't Help Myself	7/1
3rd	10. Moonshiner	14/1

Favourite

2/1

Thirsty Rebel

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-10

2/1

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; breeding suggests he may get better with age; related to 5½f winner War Argyle.

2nd Favourite

3/1

Max Ciao

Jockey: Tiago Pereira Trainer: S Knapp Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

3/1

Comment: Third of eight at the first time of asking (4½f, Santa Anita) when he had a couple of these behind at 11-2 two months ago; if stepping up from first effort has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	53/10	-

No Joke Antares

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: Sean McCarthy Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

9/2

Comment: Creditable debut third at Santa Anita where he had two of these rivals behind at 13-2 five weeks ago; he shouldn't be far away as shown signs of ability in his exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	63/10	-

Forever Ben

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Carla Gaines Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

9/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly on his debut over this distance at Santa Anita at 5-1 five weeks ago; leading claims on best trackwork and his first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	24/5	-

Can't Help Myself

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 4

7/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on his debut over 4½f (wore blinkers) at Santa Anita at 11-4 two months ago; cannot be ignored given he should have learnt plenty from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	27/10	-

Moonshiner

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Vann Belvoir Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 42

14/1

Comment: Finished in front of two of these at Santa Anita when going close (sent off 28-1) last month in a maiden special weight; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	57/2	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	21/10	-

Closing Time

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Craig Dollase Age/Wt: 2/8-10

20/1

Comment: Bred to improve with age; related to 1m winner Suzzie's Darlin; faces fairly tall order so a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

John Metcalfe

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Craig Lewis Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 6

25/1

Comment: Held on his debut at Santa Anita running over this distance at 33-1 five weeks ago; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	172/5	-

Flashy Fritz

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Steven Miyadi Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 55

40/1

Comment: Held in fifth five weeks ago (Santa Anita) when splitting two of these in a maiden special weight; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	159/10	-
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	149/10	-

Smokem And Love

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Edwin Alvarez Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 55

40/1

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals at Santa Anita last month when not beaten too far in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	81/2	-
25/05/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	281/10	-

Del Mar

02:03 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 02:04:07

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: THOUGHT PROCESS is fancied for this. She is a C&D winner and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Also of interest is Silent Law.

1st	5. Thought Process Fav	1/3
2nd	2. Casalu	16/1
3rd	1. Will Then 2nd Fav	11/2

Favourite

1/3

Thought Process

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 119-1

1/3

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; winner of four of her six career runs; won in emphatic fashion in an allowance race (Santa Anita) last month; this looks tougher but she is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 14	47/10	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	2/5	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	38/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

Will Then

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: -15

11/2

Comment: Was fifth of seven, beaten just over 5l, over 1m½f at Churchill Downs (Grade 2) in May; a stakes winner in March at this track and has made a pleasing start to her career with three wins from five starts; can figure as she has defied a similar absence in the past and her most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	651/100	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	1/1	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	21/2	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	87/20	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	29/4	-

Jungle Peace

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-1113

10/1

Comment: A Grade 3 winner three months ago and three from six in her career so far; good effort when beaten into third by a short head at Santa Anita over 1m1f (Grade 3) in May, behind the reopposing Firenze Flavor; more on her plate this time but one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
11/10/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	3 / 14	33/1	-
07/09/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	6 / 16	100/1	-

Casalu

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 421-1

16/1

Comment: Bids to pull off a hat-trick; gained a just under 2l success when back to 6½f (Santa Anita) in February in a stakes; back from an absence here; with more on her plate easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	81/10	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	37/10	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	93/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	79/10	-

Amorita

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-4122

20/1

Comment: Suited by this C&D; has chalked up two wins from her last five; good effort when close up in April behind Jungle Peace at Santa Anita (dropped back to 6½f) in a Grade 3; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	21/10	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	16/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	39/5	-
20/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	431/10	-

Silent Law

Jockey: Mirco Demuro Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 12-32

20/1

Comment: Runner-up of five in the Santa Anita Oaks at Santa Anita upped to 1m½f in April; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 5	97/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
16/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
21/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	1/10	-

Miso Phansy

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 12212

25/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; producing consistent form; beaten narrowly over 1m1f at Santa Anita (Grade 3) behind Firenze Flavor two months ago; should not be far away as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/5	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	3/1	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	1/2	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-

As Catch Can

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 21-224

25/1

Comment: Among the places in a stakes in March and produced a string of consistent efforts; fourth two months ago, only beaten less than a length, when behind the reopposing Firenze Flavor at Santa Anita in a Grade 3; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	1401/100	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	62/5	-
05/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming, Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/20	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	367/20	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	307/50	-

Firenze Flavor

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: P Gallagher Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5-1711

25/1

Comment: Has made an impressive start to her career with three wins from five starts and on a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in a Grade 3 at Santa Anita in May; her victims included Miso Phansy, Jungle Peace and As Catch Can; this represents a step up in class so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	77/10	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	12/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	23/2	-

Del Mar

02:32 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 02:33:11

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIZ SECURE is expected to get the job done. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast, while Indispensable, Mary's Boy Bolt and Varney are also of interest.

1st	8. Indispensable 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	9. Lyell's Song	13/2
3rd	10. Brazenly	15/2

Favourite

7/4

Tiz Secure

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 143

7/4

Comment: Went down by 2½l when third over 1m½f at Churchill Downs (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) in May; from a respected trainer; pleasing in most recent trackwork and must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	183/25	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Indispensable

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: John Sadler Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 232-5

10/3

Comment: Found life tough when 12l back in fifth in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita last month; can boast winning form over this C&D; proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in November; one to consider as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
26/11/24	Zia Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	71/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	83/5	-
25/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-

Lyell's Song

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 21-4

13/2

Comment: Not far behind Brazenly when fourth in May (Santa Anita) in an allowance optional claimer; deserves respect as showed promise in workout last Friday and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/10	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
19/05/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	7/5	-

Tranche

Jockey: Geovanni Franco Trainer: A Kitchingman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2653

7/1

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find his only win; fair third of eight in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	15/2	-
01/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	27/10	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	24/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	95/2	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/5	-

Brazenly

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Daniel Azcarate Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 22232

15/2

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind him when second at Santa Anita last month in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; may not have any more improvement left; now looks to be past his prime and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	391/10	-

Varney

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: P412

8/1

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts and from top trainer; fair effort 21 days ago at Los Alamitos Race Course in a stakes; claiming debut; knows how to win so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	5/2	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 6	8/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-

Concord Bridge

Jockey: Tyler Baze Trainer: R Ellis Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-3511

12/1

Comment: On a hat-trick after last win and signs of improvement on last two runs; won an optional claimer by just under 4l at Santa Anita 43 days ago; now up to allowance level so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	89/5	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	11/10	-
28/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	74/5	-

Better Than Gold

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Gary Mandella Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4823-6

25/1

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); could not manage better than sixth at Santa Anita last month when he was behind several of these rivals in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a decent race so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	109/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/10	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/1	-
21/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	107/10	-
29/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
03/02/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	171/10	-

Gold Foot

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Sean McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 514-68

33/1

Comment: Beaten eighth of nine at Santa Anita last month in an allowance optional claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-13); this line-up contains some strong opposition so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	81/2	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	62/5	-
02/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 6	22/1	-
22/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	251/10	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
26/05/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/1	-

Mary's Boy Bolt

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez Trainer: Mick Ruis Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 915/

40/1

Comment: Has winning track form; 50-1 chance in the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity when finishing fifth of six in 2023; returns from a lengthy absence; in first-time blinkers; considered if finding his best form and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 6	459/10	-
26/08/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	253/5	-
24/07/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	473/10	-

Del Mar

03:02 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm Official Off Time: 03:03:27

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROSELEE MAY gets a firm vote. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Esmeray and Defiance when last seen and has a healthy career strike-rate.

1st	3. Hannah Buckle	9/2
2nd	7. Quick Brown Fox 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	12. Defiance	9/1

Favourite

15/8

Roselee May

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-67113

15/8

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-12; not beaten far at Santa Anita over 1m1f (allowance optional claimer) two months ago with two of these rivals behind; leading claims as return to this trip should be in her favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	186/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	331/20	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Quick Brown Fox

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-153

3/1

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length over 6½f at Santa Anita (allowance optional claimer) 49 days ago with two of these rivals behind; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-
18/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	19/10	-
01/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
21/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-

Hannah Buckle

Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Leonard Powell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6174-

9/2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; far from disgraced (beaten 3l) in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita in October; returns from a layoff here; no surprise to see her go well if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
03/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	13/5	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	59/10	-
04/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	89/10	-
24/08/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	3 / 9	18/1	-
27/07/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	9 / 13	40/1	-

She's A Joker

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 31-32

7/1

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten just over 1l) last month at Santa Anita upped to this trip in an optional claimer; string of consistent efforts of late and one-time useful operator; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
25/07/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/2	-
06/07/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	28/5	-
10/05/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-

Grecian Goddess

Jockey: Abel Lezcano Trainer: V Cerin Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8338-5

8/1

Comment: Split Quick Brown Fox (third) and Motet (seventh) at Santa Anita over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) 49 days ago when fifth beaten 2l on debut for this trainer; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/5	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 12	101/10	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	237/100	-
10/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/50	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 12	25/4	-
20/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	113/10	-

Defiance

Jockey: Mirco Demuro Trainer: R Mandella Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1535

9/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 2½l in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita two months ago; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/10	-
20/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/2	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	37/10	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Esmeray

Jockey: Serafin Carmona Trainer: Manuel Badilla Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 05-854

20/1

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); split Roselee May and Defiance when fourth two months ago at Santa Anita in an allowance optional claimer; passed over as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	50/1	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/2	-
31/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	121/10	-
22/08/24	York / Listed / F	1	5 / 9	10/1	91
20/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Listed / F	1	10 / 13	10/1	91
29/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	9/2	85

Fondest Dream

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 19-

25/1

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) in a stakes when beaten 11l on first run for her current trainer upped to this distance in September; first run in claiming company; returns from a layoff; likely to be involved if excused most recent run as achieved maiden success two runs back and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F		-	9 / 11	51/5	-
20/04/24	Brighton / Unknown / F		5	1 / 8	11/1	-

Lady Of Power

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 14

25/1

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 7l, in March at Turfway Park in an allowance optional claimer; makes limited appeal if the new headgear doesn't bring about improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	47/10	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	427/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	11/1	-
24/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	411/10	-

Sakura Flavor

Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: P Gallagher Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4/33-

33/1

Comment: Consistent performer; respectable effort (beaten 1½l) in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita last February; long absence to overcome; in with a shout as won't mind the drop in trip and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
22/01/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/5	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 5	167/5	-
10/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
06/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	253/10	-
02/09/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	221/10	-

Motet

Jockey: William Iii Antongeorgi Trainer: Ruben Gomez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -6178

50/1

Comment: Finished last of eight over 5½f at Los Alamitos Race Course (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; string of consistent efforts of late; little chance as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	279/10	-
01/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	199/5	-
03/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	89/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	829/10	-
22/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
04/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	188/5	-

Cameron Slough

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Neil Drysdale Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2124-4

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Santa Anita (beaten 4½l) in January in a starter allowance; returns from a break here; has to be taken seriously if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	29/2	-
18/11/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	109/10	-
25/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
30/08/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	33/5	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-

Laudatory

Jockey: Kyle Frey Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4/41-2

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in an allowance optional claimer when a close second (Santa Anita) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/1	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
29/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	27/10	-
09/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/5	-

Thebestisyettobe

Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 265/11

Comment: Won a starter allowance by just under 2l at Santa Anita last month; far from exposed and on a hat-trick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
31/12/22	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	48/5	-
03/12/22	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	21/5	-
12/11/22	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
10/09/22	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	11/5	-