At San Clemente, the favored filly Thought Process lived up to expectations. This report was initially published by Paulick Report.<\/p>\n
Thought Process, a heavily favored filly aiming for her third stakes win, dominated the San Clemente Handicap at Del Mar on Saturday. She outpaced eight competitors in the $202,000 race for 3-year-old fillies, covering a mile on the grass. The Grade 2 race at Del Mar\u2019s seaside track in California finished with a time of 1:36.24 and a winning margin of 1 3\/4 lengths.<\/p>\n
Jockey Hector I. Berios took the lead from the start, maintained control through the backstretch, and was clearly the strongest finisher. The chestnut filly paid out $2.80 and earned a winner\u2019s purse of $120,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe really took off in the stretch,\u201d Berios remarked. \u201cThe owner reached out to my agent and said (Umberto) Rispoli wasn\u2019t available, so I got the ride. She\u2019s a big filly, very strong. I tried to keep her relaxed but still pushed her.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winning ownership group includes Breton C. Jones, Little Red Feather Racing, and Madakette Stable.<\/p>\n
Trainer Phil D\u2019Amato, known for his success on turf, notched his second stakes win of the day with Thought Process. Earlier, D\u2019Amato earned a victory in the Wickerr Stakes with Almendares.<\/p>\n
[Image: Hector Berios celebrating victory with Thought Process at San Clemente]<\/p>\n
\u201cYou never get tired of winning at Del Mar,\u201d D\u2019Amato said. \u201cHector had to make his move a little earlier, which proved smart. He slowed down the pace and played it well. She\u2019s a special filly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finishing second in the San Clemente was the team of Pegram, Watson, and Wightman Casal.<\/p>\n
Thought Process now boasts earnings of $344,200 with five wins from seven career starts, all on grass.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Almendares surged late to claim the Wickerr Stakes, a $102,500 race featuring top competition. The 5-year-old gelding by British sire Havana Gray covered the mile on turf under jockey Antonio Fresu, winning by 1 1\/4 lengths. This marked D\u2019Amato\u2019s third win in the Wickerr Stakes, boosting his Del Mar stakes victory count to 67.<\/p>\n
Almendares is owned by a group led by John Rochfort, Ian McClean, and Saul Gevertz. This win, his fifth career victory, earned him $60,000 and a payout of $6.60 for his backers on Saturday. He now has total earnings of $385,695.<\/p>\n
The runner-up in the Wickerr Stakes was Geo Joe, owned by Jesse Navarro.<\/p>\n
[Image: Almendares and jockey Antonio Fresu celebrate after the Wickerr Stakes victory]<\/p>\n
The racing action at Del Mar continues on Sunday, with the first post scheduled for 2 p.m. on an 11-race card.<\/p>\n
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on July 20, 2025.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: Thought Process\u2019s commanding win highlights the excitement and talent rising in turf racing, affirming Del Mar as a premier venue for young fillies. With trainers like D\u2019Amato consistently delivering top performances, fans can expect thrilling competitions that continue to elevate the sport\u2019s profile and build future champions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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