Aqueduct Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GRISELDA (5) lines up for the first time since October 18. Looking to emulate her win at Saratoga Inner Turf when returning from a spell last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. CAPTURING (6) started at $3.64 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 4 lengths, at Aqueduct Turf over 1207m. Can atone for that last run. DELIGHTFUL FLAME (1) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Aqueduct Turf eight months ago. Katie Davis has registered three minor placings when on board. Has winning claims on best figures. I'M MO JOKE (2) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1207m at Aqueduct Turf, clocking in 4 lengths from the winner. Ticks all the right boxes.

Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Aqueduct Turf October 26 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Leslie's Humor carrying 53.5kg at $11.87. First up last campaign second of 10 at Aqueduct Turf June 20 over 1207m, a 0.1 lengths behind Mendrel carrying 53.5kg at $20.10. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:08.07 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.87 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | 49 | HCP FM 3U | $99,388.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Katie Davis | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $11.62 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN F 3 | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:02.13 | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $20.40 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 333 | HCP FM 3U | $101,089.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:07.15 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $20.10 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2024 | 67 | ALLOW 2 | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53kg | 1:12.57 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.38 |
| 1/5 | 16/05/2024 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | M | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:06.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Without Cause carrying 56kg at $7.69. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 29 over 1006m, 3 len behind Roja carrying 55.5kg at $15.82. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:07.94 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.69 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $195,051.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.14 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $15.82 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:02.95 | 5-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.79 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.85 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2025 | 190 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:03.36 | 9-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Modarosa with 55kg at $5.32. Last start ran second last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf in LR on May 3 over 1207m, 5 len behind Love Cervere with 54.5kg at $50.35. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $209,497.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:09.70 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $50.35 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | 102 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:09.57 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.32 |
| 10/10 | 07/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | P Morales | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.20 |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $88,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 0:55.68 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $18.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $72,868.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | 0:56.50 | 7-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:02.25 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran second last in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Modarosa with 55kg at $6.58. Second-up ran second last of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Without Cause carrying 55kg at $31.63. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:07.94 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $31.63 |
| 4/5 | 19/04/2026 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,182.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:09.57 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.58 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 428 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 0:55.35 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.60 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:09.17 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $21.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $132,948.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:08.19 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.95 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:10.28 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Aqueduct Turf in the G2 Sands Point Stakes October 18 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Ready For Candy carrying 53.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Saratoga Inner Turf August 6 over 1609m defeating Notable Exchange with 54.5kg at $3.15. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:49.44 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 45 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.65 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | 269 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:36.60 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.15 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2024 | 87 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,170.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Heavy | Ronan Thomas | 55.5kg | 1:34.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/08/2024 | 39 | CL2 2 | $432,610.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Good | Ronan Thomas | 55.5kg | 1:17.83 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2024 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $96,620.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Ronan Thomas | 55.5kg | 1:25.92 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at Aqueduct Turf on May 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Without Cause with 56kg at $3.64. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Keeneland Turf April 18 over 1106m defeating Something Stronger with 56kg at $5.73. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:07.94 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.64 |
| 1/12 | 18/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:04.95 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.73 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 0:55.02 | 9-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:39.82 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/3 | 09/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $89,457.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:40.61 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct on March 7 over 1308m, 2 len behind Next On Stage carrying 56kg at $10.11. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 5 over 1207m, 5 len behind High Summer with 55kg at $21.80. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 147 | CLM FM 4U | $73,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:18.62 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $10.11 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.27 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $51.12 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.82 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:11.63 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2025 | 406 | MDN F 3 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:11.13 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $48,338.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 0:59.15 | 4-7-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.40 |