Aqueduct Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
RAISE THE BAR (5) is a handy galloper who was 1.5 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 1408m at this track. Excellent winning chance. EL GRANDE O (3) got home by 0.3 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Can measure up again. T KRAFT (7) finished 2.25 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1106m at Churchill Downs Turf when first up from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Should be poised just off the lead. Should be involved in the finish. OVER AND OLLIE (6) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 36 lengths away in seventh over 1811m at Laurel. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Aqueduct Inner Turf on April 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Sounds Like A Plan with 57kg at $64.84. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track in LR on March 29 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Radio Red with 55kg at $25.87. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,993.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $64.84 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:37.35 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $25.87 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $36.02 |
| 4/4 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $131,540.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:10.80 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.96 |
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:17.18 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $33.55 |
| 5/5 | 22/11/2025 | 148 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:22.31 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $20.72 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 50 days. First-up of 7 at this track in LR on February 14 over 1408m, 11 len behind National Identity with 55kg at $6.54. Second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track April 2 over 1207m defeating Victory Way carrying 56kg at $2.02. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 02/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,093.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:10.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.02 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.54 |
| 4/5 | 06/12/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.99 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.89 |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2025 | 242 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,030.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:09.29 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.97 |
| 3/5 | 09/02/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $138,486.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:16.88 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,083.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:36.81 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Illuminare with 53.5kg at $4.15. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Saratoga August 9 over 1207m defeating Surveillance carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $218,341.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:10.19 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $4.15 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:02.61 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $9.35 |
| 8/8 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:08.43 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $4.26 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,047.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.19 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2025 | 267 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:22.41 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2024 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $195,087.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:06.85 | 7-8-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at this track on April 26 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Ignite The Light with 56kg at $4.18. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on January 23 over 1408m, 0.1 len behind Victory For Vets carrying 55kg at $3.10. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 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 | 26/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,093.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:23.16 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.18 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $122,682.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:22.40 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:23.57 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:10.83 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $59,633.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:03.22 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:16.97 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Laurel in LR on April 4 over 1811m, 36 len behind Wild Vine carrying 54.5kg at $14.60. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track in LR on February 6 over 1408m, 18 len behind Be You carrying 54kg at $18.47. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:51.42 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $14.60 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | R Silvera | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $18.47 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:17.18 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.63 |
| 5/5 | 02/11/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.31 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $18.32 |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,030.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:09.29 | 6-6-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $2.16 |
| 10/10 | 23/08/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN 4U | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:22.43 | 2-9-10 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $40.25 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 26 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Golden Afternoon with 55.5kg at $16.64. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Saratoga in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes on July 25 over 1308m, 10 len behind Smoken Wicked carrying 55.5kg at $15.70. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 275 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $16.64 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,810.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.64 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.70 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 84 | G1 OPEN 3 | $777,605.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:21.36 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $37.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $198,098.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $132,045.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:19.08 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $129,032.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:11.94 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.05 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Monmouth Park in the G3 Salvator Mile Stakes June 14 over 1609m, 17 len behind Bishops Bay with 53.5kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track in the LR November 3 2024 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Generous Tipper carrying 54.5kg at $4.95. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | F Pennington | 53.5kg | 1:37.16 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.70 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,490.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:41.97 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 4U | $402,576.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.89 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $254,237.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:45.01 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 03/11/2024 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:50.05 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.95 |