The $100,000 Daisycutter Handicap returns to Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, July 26, 2025, showcasing a field of 10 fillies and mares (ages 3 and up) sprinting 5 furlongs on turf. Known for its lightning-fast pace and razor-thin margins, this stakes event is a summer highlight for turf sprint specialists and a key prep for higher-grade turf contests.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown: Pedigrees, Form & Speed Ratings
| Horse | Sire – Dam (Dam Sire) | Age | Speed Rating | Recent Form |
| Pushiness | Kantharos – Imperial Pippin (Empire Maker) | 4 | 5.79 | 2nd in SA AOC |
| Uncorked (AUS) | Pierro – Piaf (NZ) (Zabeel) | 6 | 6.42 | 2nd in Mizdirection |
| Chismosa | Clubhouse Ride – You Can Dream (Bertrando) | 5 | 6.34 | 3rd in G2 Great Lady M |
| Spicybug | Speightstown – Midnight Miley (Midnight Lute) | 5 | 5.84 | 6th in G2 Intercontinental |
| Schilflied | Mendelssohn – Part of the Charm (Tale of the Cat) | 3 | 5.84 | 4th in SA Allowance |
| Ang N Ash | Audible – Chestnut Street (Street Cry) | 4 | 6.12 | 5th in Mizdirection |
| Lovin’ On the Run | Runhappy – Rue de Cry (Street Cry) | 5 | 3.79 | Won LRC AOC |
| Imaboutago (IRE) | Calyx – Newtown Pippin (GB) (Shamardal) | 4 | 0.00 | 9th in Abundantia |
| Granny Budgie (GB) | Massaat – Caledonia Duchess (Dutch Art) | 4 | 0.00 | 9th in Mizdirection |
| Visually | Enticed – Eye Candy Annie (Candy Ride) | 4 | 4.79 | 9th in SA AOC |
Pedigree Insights:
Pushiness, by Kantharos, is bred for turf sprint brilliance and has proven adaptability across surfaces.
Uncorked, an Australian-bred by Pierro, brings international class and stamina, with a strong turf lineage.
Chismosa, a California-bred, has excelled in open company and boasts a pedigree built for speed and durability.
Jockey & Trainer Combinations
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| Pushiness | Juan J. Hernandez | Michael W. McCarthy |
| Uncorked | Flavien Prat | Philip D’Amato |
| Chismosa | Kyle Frey | Rafael DeLeon |
| Spicybug | Umberto Rispoli | Michael W. McCarthy |
| Schilflied | Drayden Van Dyke | Patrick Gallagher |
| Ang N Ash | Mike E. Smith | Ryan Hanson |
| Lovin’ On the Run | Antonio Fresu | Doug F. O’Neill |
| Imaboutago | Mirco Demuro | Leonard Powell |
| Granny Budgie | Geovanni Franco | Philip D’Amato |
| Visually | Armando Ayuso | Librado Barocio |
Trainer Trends:
Michael McCarthy sends out two contenders, including Pushiness, the morning line favorite, and Spicybug, a proven stakes performer.
Philip D’Amato, a turf sprint specialist, fields Uncorked and Granny Budgie, both capable of late rallies.
Doug O’Neill’s Lovin’ On the Run enters off a sharp win and could be a sneaky pace factor.
Race Analysis
Pushiness (5/2) is the top pick, with tactical speed, class, and a favorable draw.
Uncorked (3/1) is the main threat, especially if the pace collapses.
Chismosa (6/1) offers value, with consistent stakes form and a strong closing kick.
Lovin’ On the Run (20/1) is the longshot play, peaking at the right time and capable of a surprise.
