Del Mar Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MR A P (5) was beaten 6 lengths into third when returning from a spell and tackling a turf track for the first time last start over 1609m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expecting a bold showing. IRISEACH (1) lines up on the back of a 7 length fifth over 1609m at this track. Expecting a bold showing. VITRUVIAN MAN (3) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when sixth, beaten 9 lengths, over 1609m at Del Mar (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. ZEUS'S ECHO (4) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1609m at this track (Turf), finishing third and beaten 2 lengths. Well placed and should be about the mark.

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Listed level at this track at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 7 len behind Proletariat with 54kg at $9.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on May 17 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Bust Out with 54.5kg at $2.80. Nicely placed to make amends.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/07/2026 | 61 | LR OPEN 3 | $217,707.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | 1:33.54 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.60 |
| 2/4 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:36.30 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:12.92 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:34.72 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:35.38 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation scored a big 4 len win at Santa Anita on June 6 over 1609m defeating Van Gogh Style carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita on February 1 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Joker Went Wild carrying 55.5kg at $19.40. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 68 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 | 06/06/2026 | 78 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:38.51 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:05.74 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:12.11 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $29,494.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:12.81 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 in a G1 The Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 6 over 2012m, 11 len behind Golden Tempo with 57kg at $25.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Del Mar on July 18 over 1609m, 9 len behind Native Land with 53.5kg at $5.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:35.99 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.70 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,789,400.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 2:03.49 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $25.20 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 98 | G1 OPEN 3 | $727,802.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:49.01 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $48.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:39.08 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.56 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 8-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.33 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 11-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $22.31 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 2 len behind Melismatic carrying 55kg at $9. Before that 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Fancy Sailor with 53.5kg at $5.71. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 19/07/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:34.39 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.65 | 6-3-7 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $5.71 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:40.66 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $41.19 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.45 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 124 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 52.5kg | 1:09.94 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $16.71 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 11 in Listed grade at this track at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Proletariat carrying 54kg at $3.40. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Del Mar on August 31 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Kristofferson with 55.5kg at $8.80. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/07/2026 | 259 | LR OPEN 3 | $217,707.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:33.54 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 31/10/2025 | 18 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:42.25 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $21.60 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:38.01 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $105,122.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:03.43 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 3 len behind Melismatic carrying 55kg at $5.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf at Santa Anita Turf on April 18 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Later Than Planned with 55.5kg at $8.50. Likely improver.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 92 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:34.39 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/5 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:12.92 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:34.72 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $13.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.70 |
| 5/8 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.53 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $16.40 |
| 4/5 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:34.77 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |