DEL MAR, Calif. (July 22, 2021) – Defending champion Galilean returns from an eight-month layoff against a loaded field of stakes winners in Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Del Mar.
Desmond Doss is by Grazen, out of the Malek mare Malley Girl, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $289,091 and is coming off a win in the June 26 Bertrando. He was fourth in this race last year.
Wound Tight is by Coil out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Bellsblade, was bred by owner Matt Nelson and is trained by R.B. Hess Jr. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $283,730 and is coming off a fourth in the June 19 Siren Lure.
Unbridled Ethos is by Mizzen Mast, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Seoul Unbridled, was bred by owner Donald Valpredo and is trained by Jeff Mullins. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $133,101 and is coming off June 6 optional claiming win.
Secret Club is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Secret Mountain, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Sean McCarthy. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $105,134 and is coming off an eighth in a June 19 optional claimer.
Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $243,056 and is coming off a fourth in the May 31 All American.
Ward ‘n Jerry is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. He has eight wins in 28 starts, earnings of $474,259 and is coming off a fourth in the June 19 San Juan Capistrano. He was 10th in this race in 2018.
Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Barker or Sandbrook and is trained by John Sadler. He has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $583,089 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Nov. 22 Cary Grant. He won this race last year.
Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Marchance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $206,976 and is coming off a second in a June 26 optional claimer.
Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has eight wins in 45 starts, earnings of $687,364 and is coming off a fourth in the June 26 Bertrando. He was third in this race last year and ninth in 2019.
North County Guy is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Edward Allred, is owned by Messineo or Sands and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has seven wins in 30 starts, earnings of $441,247 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 24 Crystal Water.