Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
OVETA'S HOBBY (5) has been about the mark of late including last start when second over 1308m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Key runner who should feature in the finish. WORD PLAY (4) finished second two runs back at Santa Anita (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 3.5 lengths as favourite over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf). Umberto Rispoli scored on her last time and retains the ride. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form she is good enough to take this out. PRINCESS SNOW (2) last appeared when fourth over 1609m at Santa Anita (Turf) nine weeks ago. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. MAYACAMA (1) resumes from a spell of nine weeks. Has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Opened last prep with a second over 1207m at Santa Anita. Bold showing expected.

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Santa Anita June 6 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Thebestisyettobe carrying 57kg at $17.40. Previously first up; second of 7 at Santa Anita October 13 over 1207m, 5 len behind Wishes To Riches carrying 55kg at $4.50.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 06/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $55,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $17.40 |
1/6 | 18/04/2025 | 41 | HCP FM 4U | $54,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
4/5 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | HCP FM 4U | $60,995.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:16.58 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.30 |
6/10 | 23/02/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:16.47 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $12.10 |
1/6 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $53,226.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.70 |
2/7 | 23/11/2024 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $45,662.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.00 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mike Smith
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Santa Anita June 6 over 1609m, 3 len behind Thebestisyettobe carrying 57kg at $2.70. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Santa Anita March 2 over 1207m, 19 len behind Lady Gregory with 55.5kg at $22.10.
Last Starts 63 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 | 06/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $55,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 54 | HCP FM 3U | $54,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:35.48 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $26.40 |
8/8 | 02/03/2025 | 345 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $107,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:09.32 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $22.10 |
5/9 | 22/03/2024 | 27 | HCP FM 3U | $58,462.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:35.71 | 9-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $9.30 |
1/6 | 24/02/2024 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $98,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:37.04 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
4/8 | 14/01/2024 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $95,308.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:09.86 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Santa Anita on May 10 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Lovin' On The Run carrying 57kg at $6.10. Last start won by 1.0 len at Santa Anita June 15 over 1609m defeating Blue Oasis carrying 57kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $40,435.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:36.21 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 210 | CLM FM 3U | $46,875.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:09.41 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.10 |
9/9 | 12/10/2024 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $79,480.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54kg | 1:34.22 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $31.10 |
10/12 | 02/09/2024 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $111,765.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 12-10-10 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
1/12 | 31/05/2024 | 37 | MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 24/04/2024 | - | SELL MDN F 3 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:49.43 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Santa Anita June 15 over 1609m defeating Giggle Giggle carrying 57kg at $1.05. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 25 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Tiaraqueen carrying 57kg at $1.60.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $52,877.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:36.39 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.05 |
2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 30 | HCP FM 3U | $53,125.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 34 | HCP FM 3U | $54,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 57kg | 1:35.48 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:34.14 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 |
5/9 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $107,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:08.54 | 3-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $7.40 |
4/12 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:12.62 | 8-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Hector Berrios
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on June 21 over 1308m, nose behind Lovin' On The Run carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on May 25 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Headed For Om carrying 53.5kg at $2.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $73,095.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:16.37 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 25/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $56,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:09.67 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
3/6 | 06/04/2025 | 95 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $107,029.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:12.44 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | HCP F 3 | $54,839.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.60 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
1/5 | 08/12/2024 | 51 | MDN CLM F 2 | $37,750.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Abdullah M Alsagoor | 54.5kg | 1:04.27 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $2.20 |
3/6 | 18/10/2024 | 61 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $49,133.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:17.74 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at this track on July 20 over 2213m, 9 len behind Rastaman Vibe with 53.5kg at $19.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on March 4 2024 over 1609m, 5 len behind Marinas Tina with 56kg at $5.50.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 20/07/2025 | 197 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 2:16.20 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $19.50 |
4/9 | 04/01/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $58,065.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:34.73 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $15.50 |
4/10 | 17/11/2024 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,184.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56.5kg | 1:35.10 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
2/6 | 25/10/2024 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $79,480.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
1/6 | 30/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $61,444.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:36.78 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
2/8 | 02/08/2024 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $61,444.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:35.53 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on June 12 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sareeha carrying 56kg at $23. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily of 7 at Santa Anita on May 25 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Headed For Om with 57kg at $9.50.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 12/06/2025 | 18 | HCP FM 3U | $57,543.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 56kg | 1:34.45 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
6/7 | 25/05/2025 | 51 | ALLOW FM 3U | $56,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:09.67 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 04/04/2025 | 33 | ALLOW FM 4U | $62,300.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:35.03 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $11.60 |
2/5 | 02/03/2025 | 37 | ALLOW FM 4U | $62,600.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:49.16 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $14.50 |
1/8 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 4U | $54,839.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:36.23 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
5/7 | 01/01/2025 | 54 | HCP FM 4U | $54,839.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:35.11 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Santa Anita May 25 over 1609m defeating Word Play with 57kg at $11.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Santa Anita April 27 over 2012m, 8 len behind Kentucky Gal with 54kg at $24.80.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $53,125.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.60 |
7/7 | 27/04/2025 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Good | Ana A S Carmona | 54kg | 2:01.93 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $24.80 |
9/10 | 08/02/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:13.46 | 9-8-9 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $12.60 |
6/10 | 26/12/2024 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,991.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:34.42 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.80 |
7/10 | 27/10/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $144,509.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.35 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $69.40 |
4/11 | 29/09/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $80,882.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:33.97 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. First-up 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 8 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sweet Chablis with 56.5kg at $3.66. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Bolt On The Rocks carrying 56kg at $6.16.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 07/06/2025 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:36.89 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.16 |
2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 132 | CLM FM 3U | $90,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1:36.94 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.66 |
0/10 | 27/12/2024 | 65 | CLM FM 3U | $49,153.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 9-10-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $7.94 |
5/8 | 23/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $91,040.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $11.89 |
5/7 | 26/09/2024 | 66 | ALLOW FM 3U | $105,882.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.49 |
1/8 | 22/07/2024 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $54,135.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:38.65 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.38 |

Jockey: Diego Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1006m, 4 len behind Young Love carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on June 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Happy Sue carrying 56kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 13 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 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 0:57.66 | 10-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,212.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.34 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.40 |
2/6 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $50,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Jeremy Laprida | 57kg | 1:16.87 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.70 |
3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:16.86 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.60 |
4/6 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.48 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.80 |
3/10 | 23/02/2025 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:16.47 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |