Del Mar
Today, August 30, 2025Flat1m3f
Verdict
Verdict
This doesn't look the deepest Group Two. GOLD PHOENIX has a superb record at this venue and looks to have decent claims. Balnikhov is one to be interested in with leading jockey booked and could well emerge as best of the rest. Truly Quality also demands consideration.
Gold Phoenix
Balnikhov
Truly Quality
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. BalnikhovJ: Antonio FresuT: Philip D'AmatoF: 3302-0964
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictRespectable effort last time out here 5 weeks ago. Could not have asked for better rider. Arrives in good order and should run well. 
2. Adios ColeJ: Ricardo GonzalezT: Sam WilenskyF: 329134-61- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictWinner last time out here 5 weeks ago. Others have better form ratings.
3. NittiJ: Armando AyusoT: Leonard PowellF: 266-16511- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 75
VerdictWinner last time out at Santa Anita 11 weeks ago. Makes limited appeal.
4. Stay HotJ: Mike E. SmithT: Peter EurtonF: 012242-13- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictThird last time out here 5 weeks ago. Clearly capable at this track.
5. AtitlanJ: Hector Isaac BerriosT: John A. ShirreffsF: 3173-5115- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 95
VerdictCreditable effort last time out at Santa Anita 3 months ago. Put in a good piece of work the other day.
6. MondegoJ: Kazushi KimuraT: Michael W. McCarthyF: 3646-51- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWinner last time out here 28 days ago. Plenty to find on the figures.- 7. Truly QualityJ: Umberto RispoliT: Jonathan ThomasF: 3312111-6
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 202
VerdictBelow form last time out at Santa Anita 7 months ago. Chances have been boosted by return to this distance. 
8. Final BossJ: Juan J. HernandezT: John W. SadlerF: 2114-4141- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictWinner last time out here 21 days ago. Makes limited appeal.
9. EndlesslyJ: John R. VelazquezT: Michael W. McCarthyF: 1195-357- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictRespectable effort last time out here 6 weeks ago. Has plenty to find on our form ratings.
10. City ExileJ: Paco LopezT: Philip D'AmatoF: 221-92542- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictRunner-up last time out here 15 days ago. Looks to have a less-obvious chance on form ratings.- 11. Gold PhoenixJ: Flavien PratT: Philip D'AmatoF: 17154-343
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictThird last time out here 21 days ago. Has compiled an excellent record at this track. Chance is crystal clear and will take plenty of beating. - Unnamed Favourite
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