Unrivaled Time Prevails in Cecil B. DeMille Stakes

Owned by Innergy Racing Corp and co-owned by breeder Alfred Pais, the colt Unrivaled Time (by Not This Time out of the Creachadoir mare Sassy Sienna) captured the Grade 3 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes at Del Mar on Sunday. The two-year-old demonstrated impressive late speed to secure victory in a competitive field.

Race Overview

The race unfolded with Bolt's Winn taking the early lead, followed closely by Scorching Bay and Unrivaled Time holding a mid-pack position under steady guidance from jockey Juan Hernandez. Turning for home, Hernandez angled the colt wide, allowing him to surge past the frontrunners in the final furlong.

Unrivaled Time crossed the wire first, clocking a final time of 1:34.82 for the mile on turf. Lightning Dove finished second, while Bolt's Winn settled for third.

Trainer and Jockey Reactions

Trainer Mark Glatt expressed pride in the colt’s performance, noting that Unrivaled Time has shown consistent improvement in recent starts.

“He’s always had the talent, we just needed to give him the right setup,” Glatt said. “Today, everything came together perfectly.”

Jockey Hernandez praised the horse’s responsiveness and stamina in the stretch.

“When I asked him to go, he gave me everything,” Hernandez commented. “He’s a smart horse who knows when to turn it on.”

Pedigree and Prospects

Unrivaled Time continues to solidify his reputation as a promising turf runner, adding to the growing legacy of progeny by Not This Time. His dam, Sassy Sienna, was a graded stakes winner herself, bringing both speed and endurance to his genetic mix.

Glatt confirmed that the team plans to give the colt a short rest before considering entries early next year in major stakes races for three-year-olds.

“We’ll see how he comes out of this race,” Glatt said. “He’s earned a little time off, but we believe he can compete at the top level.”

Final Results (Top 3)

Unrivaled Time – 1:34.82 (Jockey: Juan Hernandez)
Lightning Dove
Bolt's Winn

The Cecil B. DeMille Stakes showcased Unrivaled Time’s poised performance and marked another highlight in Glatt’s growing stable of young turf contenders.

Author’s summary: Unrivaled Time impressed with a decisive winning surge in the Cecil B. DeMille Stakes, affirming his potential as one of the season’s standout juvenile turf prospects.

Paulick Report on MSN — 2025-12-01