Mrs. Astor successfully defended her title in the $100,000 Red Carpet Stakes (G3) at Del Mar, winning by a neck after finding a narrow opening in the stretch. Ridden by Umberto Rispoli, the 5-year-old mare settled in sixth early before surging past rivals in the final stages of the 1 3/8-mile turf race. Trained by Jonathan Thomas and owned by Augustin Stables, Mrs. Astor improved her record to 21 starts with 7 wins, earning $567,235 in her career.

The race saw Will Then set the early pace, with Public Assembly and Paradise Lake close behind. Mrs. Astor’s tactical rail trip and timely move through a gap secured her victory over Public Assembly, who finished second, and Paradise Lake in third. Trainer Thomas praised Mrs. Astor’s consistency and versatility, noting her ability to perform well on various surfaces and conditions. The final time for the race was 2:18.86.