Track: Del Mar Racetrack, CA
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Race 3, Post Time: 3:02 PM PT
Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $150,000
Eligibility: 2-year-old fillies
Significance: Key prep for the Grade I Del Mar Debutante on September 6
Field & Morning Line Odds
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Notable Info |
| 1 | Himika | Bob Baffert | Juan Hernandez | 6-5 | $900K Curlin filly; 6-length debut win |
| 2 | Dreaming of Alys | Phil D’Amato | Antonio Fresu | 7-2 | Upstart filly; won at Laurel Park |
| 3 | Mo’ Em Down | Peter Miller | Umberto Rispoli | 3-1 | 9½-length win at Churchill Downs |
| 4 | My Kat | George Papaprodromou | Diego Herrera | 10-1 | Won maiden claimer at Del Mar |
| 5 | Thank You India | Andy Mathis | Ricardo Gonzalez | 15-1 | 3rd in MSW at Del Mar |
| 6 | Stuffy Mist | Victor Garcia | Armando Ayuso | 5-1 | Won maiden claimer at Del Mar |
Contender Insights
Himika (6-5 Favorite)
Pedigree: Curlin × Motivated Seller
Trainer: Bob Baffert (8-time Sorrento winner)
Debut: Dominant 6-length win at Santa Anita (June 12)
Notes: Purchased for $900K; top rider Juan Hernandez aboard
Mo’ Em Down (3-1)
Pedigree: Caracaro × Welcome Aboard
Trainer: Peter Miller (Del Mar meet co-leader)
Form: Explosive win at Churchill Downs (July 21)
Notes: Could challenge Himika with tactical speed
Dreaming of Alys (7-2)
Pedigree: Upstart × Grammajo
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Form: Sharp win at Laurel Park (June 13)
Notes: Versatile filly with upside
Strategic Outlook
Pace Scenario: Himika and Mo’ Em Down likely to contest early lead; Dreaming of Alys could stalk and pounce.
Track Bias: Del Mar dirt has favored speed in juvenile sprints this meet.
X-Factor: Stuffy Mist’s late kick could surprise if pace collapses.
How to Watch
TV: FanDuel TV, TVG
Streaming: Racetrack apps, ADW platforms (e.g., TwinSpires, Xpressbet)
