Del Mar Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
VENTRY STRAND (10) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after closing off last preparation with three consecutive minor placings. One of the leading chances. DOUBLE JAB (9) registered a strong win at Santa Anita Turf two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the corner before finishing second over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 1.3 lengths. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to bounce back. KNOWN IDEA (1) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1207m at Del Mar. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Has found the right race and is worth including. ALLEQUIN SUMMER (3) led throughout last start to score an effortless 2.5 lengths win over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Another bold showing expected.

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Santa Anita Turf April 17 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Grazed carrying 57kg at $11.20. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Del Mar August 17 over 1207m, 3 len behind Man Child with 54.5kg at $6.50. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Florent Geroux | 57kg | 1:15.24 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.20 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $55,306.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.23 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.64 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:35.28 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $51,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Deybis Chavez | 52.5kg | 1:37.77 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf May 9 over 1811m, 10 len behind Sabertooth carrying 56kg at $26.50. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Santa Anita Turf February 7 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Sir Percival with 55.5kg at $23.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:47.58 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $26.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $42.30 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $59.20 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:35.43 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $28.70 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 328 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.35 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $23.10 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Santa Anita Turf June 7 over 1609m defeating Knowhere with 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 8 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Beeblebrox carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:37.04 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:14.72 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:35.13 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $25.30 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 122 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:12.30 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Santa Anita Turf May 8 over 1609m defeating Allequin Summer with 54.5kg at $13.60. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dark Omen with 55.5kg at $46.40. Others rate better.
Last Starts 78 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 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:37.04 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $13.60 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | HCP 3 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:36.45 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 53.5kg | 1:36.98 | 4-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.20 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 1-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $67.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 5-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $46.40 |
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 4 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind The Gypsy Cowboy with 56kg at $20.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 19 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Habeas carrying 56kg at $7.40. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:37.16 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $20.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $39,052.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:37.63 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:08.60 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $45.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $27,933.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 57kg | 1:39.03 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $15,284.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 57kg | 0:52.90 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $39,301.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Rojas Francisco Orduna | 56kg | 1:08.77 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $61.80 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on June 15 over 1308m, 5 len behind Chromeflash with 56kg at $68.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Los Alamitos on July 4 2025 over 1308m, 0.1 len behind Shortman carrying 56kg at $61.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/06/2026 | 128 | ALLOW 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $68.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.35 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.20 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:43.88 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:35.28 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:33.51 | 4-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $34.10 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on June 11 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Dakota Country with 57kg at $21.10. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita Turf May 22 over 1207m defeating Burning Rubber carrying 57kg at $6.80. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $55,788.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:15.90 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $21.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:09.03 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | K Desormeaux | 57kg | 1:09.29 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 1-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 350 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 5-9-12 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $38.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $107,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:09.16 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Santa Anita Turf in the LR May 23 over 1811m, 0.9 len behind Unrivaled Time with 54.5kg at $6. On debut won by 1.0 len this track September 7 over 1006m defeating Booked Clubhouse carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:48.04 | 4-8-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/04/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:09.67 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 0:55.85 | 11-9-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |