Del Mar Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BALLYVAUGHAN GIG (3) proved too strong two runs ago at Santa Anita Turf. Safely held last time out when third over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 3 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Steps up a level but he is good enough. JAGUAR JON (4) was comfortably accounted for when second last time out over 1106m at Los Alamitos, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the turn. That followed a win at Santa Anita at the previous outing. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. SCENE BY ME (5) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) nine weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Emisael Jaramillo stays on. Sure to be competitive. NAFTIS (6) sat on the pace at his last run just a week ago before fading to finish sixth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Cal's Goal with 54.5kg at $6.40. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track September 1 over 1006m defeating Eye Of The Smiley carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 0:57.87 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on May 25 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Moment Of Valor carrying 57kg at $41.30. Last start favourite; won by 2.75 len at Santa Anita Turf June 12 over 1308m defeating Debbies Gettinghot with 57kg at $2.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:15.85 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:15.72 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $41.30 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on June 15 over 1308m, 3 len behind Chromeflash carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Santa Anita Turf April 19 over 1006m defeating Golden Ale carrying 57kg at $6.10. An inside alley is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 47 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 | 15/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 0:55.24 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:07.61 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 57kg | 0:52.61 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 1-2-7 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:12.77 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Cesar Belmont
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind See Through It with 57kg at $2.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita April 24 over 1207m defeating One Smokin Dude with 56kg at $3. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $23,710.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 57kg | 1:03.11 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:10.75 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:03.74 | 8-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $37,090.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:10.91 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:02.88 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Santa Anita Turf May 30 over 1308m, 4 len behind Decapo carrying 57kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Santa Anita Turf February 28 over 1207m defeating Big Bill with 57kg at $3.50. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:15.44 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:15.24 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 266 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 7 len behind Known Idea carrying 56kg at $29. The start before that 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. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 7 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 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:34.35 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $29.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at Del Mar on July 17 over 1308m, 13 len behind Frank Bullitt with 56kg at $20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita on February 14 2025 over 1609m, 4 len behind Clouseau with 56kg at $8.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/07/2026 | 243 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:15.94 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $20.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Santa Anita Turf April 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Money Makes Money with 57kg at $2.90. At his first start won by 2.25 len Santa Anita Turf March 22 over 1207m defeating Irish Rebel carrying 57kg at $11.80. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 93 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 | 30/04/2026 | 39 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:08.49 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Edgar Payeras
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Los Alamitos on June 26 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Supernal with 56kg at $4.70. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Santa Anita on May 25 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind One Smokin Dude with 56kg at $16.10. Others going much better heading into this one.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,130.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 56kg | 1:03.47 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Pablo Flores | 56kg | 1:03.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | 225 | CLM 3U | $13,100.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:52.45 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 56.5kg | 1:04.07 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $38,760.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 1:02.78 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:52.88 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf May 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Hothead carrying 56kg at $5.40. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf April 17 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Refocus carrying 56kg at $9.30. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 258 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:15.19 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 9/12 | 02/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:34.93 | 6-5-9 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 105 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.64 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:36.13 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Los Alamitos on June 26 over 1106m, 7 len behind Supernal carrying 53.5kg at $47.80. Before that ran last of 10 at Santa Anita Turf on June 15 over 1308m, 19 len behind Chromeflash with 54kg at $42.60. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,130.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $47.80 |
| 10/10 | 15/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:11.76 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $42.60 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:10.12 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.80 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:09.67 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:09.94 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |