Del Mar Race 8 - San Diego H. Stakes
JOURNALISM (5) Zipped home into 3rd last start at Saratoga but facing formidable rivals. Umberto Rispoli is a key booking. Well placed and has solid claims. FULL SERRANO (6) Fresh today. Made up ground when 4th last run at Oaklawn Park but up against a more competitive field. Definite claims. SHEA BRENNAN (3) Made every post a winner when winning by 3 1/4L last time at Los Alamitos Th and getting better in recent performances. Racing against tougher rivals. Has the ability to figure. IRON MAN CAL (4) Rocketed home when winning last start at Santa Anita but matched against tougher rivals. Showing improvement in recent outings. Deserves consideration.

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last time at Santa Anita and gets the perfect draw. In fine form since coming back from a break but challenged by more formidable competitors. Suggest watching.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| - | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 2 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-4-11 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 52.5kg | - | 5-5-5-7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/06/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 18/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-1-1 | 9 |
| 7L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 7 |
| 14L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/03/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 51 weeks. Ran 2nd last start around here and going down in class. Should jump out and bowl along. Drawn nicely. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 356 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.75 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $300,000.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 52.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-5 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 10L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 100 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.24 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2024 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | MY | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2023 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 17/06/2023 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much too speedy in front to win by 3 1/4L last time at Los Alamitos Th but taking on stronger rivals. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Good potential.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-1 | 1 |
| - | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 06/09/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 9-3-2 | 2 |
| - | $8.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Reeled them in when winning last start at Santa Anita and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Facing stiffer opposition. Will be around the mark at good odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 108 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 109 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.45 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | GD | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-6-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last start at Saratoga but competing at a higher level of competition. Umberto Rispoli is a bonus. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.38 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 5-3-4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | - | 10-10-11-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | 4-5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $300,000.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/12/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1710m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/11/2024 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. At $4.00 picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Oaklawn Park but competing at a higher class. Good value.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 53kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.35L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $1.12 |
| 1/13 | 02/11/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2023 | - | Flat | $0.00 | San Isidro | 2000m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $4.75 | |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $2.50 | |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1400m | FAST | Hector Ezequiel Dyke | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 | |
| 2/4 | 05/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56.1kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $1.91 | |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56.3kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $2.62 | |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2023 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 56.2kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $4.20 | |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2022 | - | $0.00 | San Isidro | 1600m | FIRM | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.35 | |
| 2/13 | 26/05/2022 | - | $0.00 | Palermo | 1600m | FAST | Brian Rodrigo Enrique | 55.2kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and folded up in the straight when 4th last start at Santa Anita. Looking for an improved run but stepping up to a higher level. Value selection.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 31/05/2026 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2024 | - | STAKES | $0.00 | Hipo Chile | 2200m | FAST | Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.05 |
| 1/14 | 05/10/2024 | - | STAKES | $0.00 | Hipo Chile | 1900m | FAST | Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez | 56.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 0.75L | $1.40 |
| 1/14 | 07/09/2024 | - | STAKES | $0.00 | Hipo Chile | 1600m | FAST | Oscar Alejandro Ulloa Perez | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight | $0.00 | Club Hipico | 1300m | FAST | Jaime Medina Medina | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
| 7/14 | 20/05/2024 | - | $0.00 | Club Hipico | 1200m | FIRM | Jaime Medina Medina | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 | |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Camarero Race Track | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Camarero Race Track | 1207m | FT | Ismael Perez | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |