Del Mar Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MATT AT FIVE (4) was safely held when fifth last time out over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 6 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a win at Santa Anita Turf at the previous outing. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. FRANK BULLITT (9) finished a 0.1 lengths second on turf at Santa Anita Turf two back then followed up with another minor placing on turf at Santa Anita Turf over 1308m a month ago. Going well at present and is sure to be thereabouts. MOMENT OF VALOR (5) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Sure to make his presence felt again. RODRIGOKNOWS (1) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1106m at Los Alamitos. Fitter so can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after a year 4th of 10 at Los Alamitos on June 26 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Supernal with 56kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on February 23 2025 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Touchdown Brown with 54kg at $25.30. Likely improver.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 341 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,130.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:03.47 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $6.70 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 2:16.20 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.90 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $34.40 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:36.93 | 5-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:49.04 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf April 17 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Refocus carrying 56kg at $5.10. Previously first up; third of 9 at Santa Anita Turf February 28 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Scene By Me carrying 57kg at $10.80. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 91 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 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.19 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:15.84 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 211 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.80 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.77 | 9-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 50 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2025 | 34 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:09.86 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita June 14 over 1207m defeating Des Doigts with 57kg at $3.90. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Santa Anita May 3 over 1106m defeating Dirty Words carrying 56kg at $5.50. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 33 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 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $29,289.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:10.96 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:04.67 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Ebifanio Garcia | 56kg | 1:15.19 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $21.10 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:03.74 | 4-5-7 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $39.60 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:13.89 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on June 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Prince Dolce with 53.5kg at $3.70. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Santa Anita Turf May 24 over 1207m defeating Stay For The Boom carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:10.12 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:09.15 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:10.07 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:16.87 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, won won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita Turf May 25 over 1308m defeating Going Nowhere carrying 55kg at $5.90. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track November 16 over 1308m, 7 len behind Berlin Wall carrying 56kg at $19.80. First up last campaign third of 8 at Santa Anita January 16 2025 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Speed Grazy carrying 56kg at $19.60. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 243 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 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:16.78 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $19.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56.5kg | 1:38.48 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $10.70 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56.5kg | 1:33.51 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $18.30 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:16.36 | 9-6-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:35.69 | 9-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.70 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:43.41 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf May 1 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Dakota Country carrying 54kg at $6.20. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track November 23 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Listenupshance with 54.5kg at $9.40. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 54kg | 1:08.72 | 3-4-9 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $6.20 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:14.32 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $17.80 |
| 2/11 | 14/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:02.88 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.30 |
| 3/5 | 23/11/2025 | 77 | CLM 3 | $65,649.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:56.72 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on June 15 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Chromeflash carrying 56kg at $3.20. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on May 16 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Hothead carrying 56kg at $2.50. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:15.19 | 6-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 7/11 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:08.55 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:13.89 | 9-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $19.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | William Pyle | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $30.40 |