Del Mar Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
RED CHERRY (2) Resuming after a spell. Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Santa Anita and has a positive alley. Displays good tactical speed. Respect against this field. STRUCK BY HER (4) Resumes from a spell. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Santa Anita and getting better in recent performances. Juan J Hernandez rates highly aboard but facing formidable competition. Should go close. SOUL SISTER (5) Ran home strongly to win last start at Santa Anita. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. One of the major players. WAITING FOR YOU (6) Sub-standard effort when 7th last run at Churchill Downs but racing over extra ground. First appearance for a new trainer. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Was eating up the ground late when winning last run at Santa Anita and having second career run. Should be swooping on the field late. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Outgunned at the finish when 2nd last run at Santa Anita and drawn nicely. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Stepping up to a higher level. Definite contender.
Last Starts 63 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 6 |
| 20.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Close to a win last start at Santa Anita but up against a more competitive field. Prefer in something weaker.
Last Starts 103 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1435m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1460m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.7L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Was competitive when 3rd last run at Santa Anita and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Juan J Hernandez is a key booking. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late when winning last start at Santa Anita. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4-3 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $22.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $10.00 and lacklustre showing when 7th last run at Churchill Downs but facing a rise in trip. Change in trainer. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1599m | SOFT | Leo Roussel | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2Y LISTED | $54,900.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1599m | HEAVY | Augustin Madamet | 55.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $54,900.00 | Craon | 1649m | GOOD | Leo Roussel | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $21,001.00 | Saint Malo | 1799m | SOFT | Leo Roussel | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2025 | - | 2yo | $21,001.00 | Vichy | 1599m | SOFT | Leo Roussel | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $27,399.00 | Clairefontaine | 1599m | GOOD | Leo Roussel | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,851.00 | Craon | 1299m | GOOD | Leo Roussel | 54.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4L | $14.00 |