Aqueduct Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
VIBRANT EXPRESS (14) is unbeaten this campaign after five appearances, the latest win coming over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Eric Cancel stays aboard and the combination can score again. SACROSANCT (13) was a winner first-up at Aqueduct then finished a close second over 1308m at Aqueduct most recently. Tackles a turf track for the first time today. Manuel Franco who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Fitter and a likely improver. JOHN THE BEER MAN (3) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 1.5 lengths win over 1106m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) last time. Drawn to lead again and looks hard to run down. SPICED UP (5) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.5 lengths. This is an easier assignment and can get the job done.

Jockey: Dalila A. Rivera
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct on March 27 over 1207m, 4 len behind Master Freud carrying 56kg at $2.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct March 5 over 1308m defeating Merica's Back carrying 55kg at $5.13. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,955.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:09.70 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 05/03/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,955.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | SP | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:19.33 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.13 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $118,087.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:12.38 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.05 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,574.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:18.38 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.51 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:15.65 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.97 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:16.67 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $3.35 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 6 over 1006m, 4 len behind Okiro carrying 55kg at $3.30. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Aqueduct Turf G3 Futurity Stakes October 4 2024 over 1207m defeating Gate To Wire carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 490 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 0:54.44 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 |
| 12/12 | 01/11/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 4-12-12 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $11.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2024 | 32 | G3 OPEN 2 | $252,890.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:08.82 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2024 | 79 | G1 OPEN 2 | $441,176.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:23.44 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $135,952.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1006m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 0:56.97 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two years won by 1.5 len at Fairgrounds Turf March 22 over 1106m defeating Murdock carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct Turf May 19 2024 over 1710m defeating Storm Ready carrying 53.5kg at $2.75. Another win looks on the cards. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 672 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:02.34 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 19/05/2024 | 25 | MDN 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:42.42 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2024 | 87 | MDN 3U | $153,610.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.82 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.35 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $130,499.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:28.52 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf November 15 over 1106m, a 0.3 lengths behind Shape Note with 54.5kg at $5.13. First up last campaign third of 7 at Aqueduct Turf May 4 over 1207m, a neck behind Felix with 56kg at $5.70. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $229,008.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.13 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:35.90 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $21.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:02.27 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.35 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:01.44 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.55 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:01.03 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,849.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:01.65 | 7-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 44 days. First-up 6th of 8 at Turfway Park on February 18 over 1308m, 10 len behind Possiblemente carrying 56kg at $4.18. Second run from a spell in a small field at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind Possiblemente carrying 56kg at $11.32. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:09.67 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.32 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 213 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $4.18 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2025 | 57 | G2 OPEN 3U | $267,584.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | Good | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:21.98 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $22.90 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:00.96 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.58 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 4U | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:07.53 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,831.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:12.08 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Saratoga August 30 over 1207m, 23 len behind Acoustic Ave with 56kg at $28. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Finger Lakes October 14 2024 over 1106m defeating Painting Stones with 56kg at $1.40. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:09.55 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $28.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:16.23 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2025 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:09.70 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 4U | $130,990.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:10.13 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.85 |
| 5/8 | 16/03/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 4U | $131,621.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 56kg | 1:18.21 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 28 over 1509m, neck behind X Y Prime with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Du Petit Couvert on September 14 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Monteille with 56.5kg at $8.60. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 177 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,191.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:27.04 | 8-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,000.00 | Chantilly | 1100m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:02.22 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 1000m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 0:55.71 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.60 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,340.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 59kg | 1:09.02 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 45 | G3 OPEN 3 | $140,845.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:20.27 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $94,991.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 1:24.13 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on March 14 over 1408m, 10 len behind Twenty Four Mamba carrying 56kg at $14.28. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Aqueduct January 22 over 1308m defeating Celestial Glaze with 56kg at $3.91. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $87,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:22.35 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $14.28 |
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | 61 | CLM 4U | $77,728.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 56kg | 1:18.43 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.91 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:22.07 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $75.46 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:34.73 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $18.23 |
| 3/7 | 27/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:22.04 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.58 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $113,178.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:23.23 | 8-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather January 1 over 1006m, 3 len behind Sosua Summer with 54kg at $9. Previously first up; third in a small field at Delaware Park June 12 over 1006m, 4 len behind Take A Hint carrying 54.5kg at $5. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 0:56.31 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.55 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,260.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:56.51 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,405.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2025 | 59 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.88 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $105,426.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:02.35 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 22 over 1106m, 5 len behind Poulin In O T carrying 55kg at $15.70. Before that 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 7 over 1006m, 5 len behind Speed Figures with 55kg at $8.50. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:03.03 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $15.70 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 0:54.36 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $124,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | 0:56.14 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $10.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | 0:54.48 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.80 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $90,352.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:31.81 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.45 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $4.40 |