Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SPECIAL CLUB (7) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1207m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LUCKY N SMART (10) lifted strongly to score by one length at the most recent appearance over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) at the second run back from a spell. Right in contention again. FORD FRENZY (11) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1106m at this track (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago. Has upside and is well placed to feature again. GOT'M COT'M (2) finished second two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Matt At Five with 56kg at $13.40. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on March 17 2025 over 1207m, 3 len behind Razen The Stakes with 56kg at $2.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 371 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.09 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $13.40 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 56kg | 1:41.28 | 6-8-10 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $73.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:12.65 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $22.40 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.31 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 33 | MDN 35 | $95,847.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:09.48 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2025 | 36 | MDN 45 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.74 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track on August 14 over 1308m defeating Howie's Law carrying 55.5kg at $4. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Charlie Foxtrot carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:16.19 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:23.05 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:15.44 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:13.89 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $38.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 208 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:57.12 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $23.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:03.98 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita on May 22 over 1207m defeating Mickey with 57kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on November 30 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Team Player with 55.5kg at $1.80. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 106 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 | 22/05/2026 | 83 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:11.30 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:08.42 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:09.64 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 90 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:03.57 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:17.27 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita on January 8 over 1207m defeating Benny And The Jet carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran second last of 8 at Santa Anita on October 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind Southern Melodee with 55.5kg at $5.30. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 240 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 96 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 10-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:11.31 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len Santa Anita Turf March 7 over 1609m defeating Prince Dolce carrying 55.5kg at $23.10. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track August 3 2025 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Fix It Quick carrying 54.5kg at $6. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:35.43 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.10 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/12/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 4-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $27.90 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 35 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.84 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:17.27 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track on August 2 over 1106m defeating Strike It Solo carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 34 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 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:04.44 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Matt At Five with 56kg at $3.40. Before that won by a nose at this track on July 18 over 1207m defeating Otto The Conqueror carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 28 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 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:09.09 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $61,341.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.70 |
| 2/6 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:08.60 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $51,676.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:08.72 | 6-9-10 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.41 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on August 20 over 1609m, 4 len behind Rodrigoknows carrying 56kg at $7.30. Before that 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on July 4 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind The Gypsy Cowboy carrying 56kg at $4.30. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 16 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 | 20/08/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:38.55 | 9-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:37.16 | 7-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:37.94 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,568.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:38.36 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | 85 | MDN CLM 35 | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track on August 13 over 1207m defeating Cornealeusthegreat with 54.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 26 over 1609m, 4 len behind Practical Blame carrying 54.5kg at $3. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 23 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 | 13/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:10.92 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/07/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:38.51 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.10 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:11.30 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m defeating Proof He Goes carrying 56kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at Del Mar Turf on August 14 over 1006m defeating Frank Bullitt carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:56.53 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | 799 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 0:57.13 | 11-8-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | MDN 35 | $82,569.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:36.31 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/04/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $82,949.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:09.67 | 9-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 7 len at this track on July 19 over 1106m defeating Gabriel's Gift with 54.5kg at $6.20. Can keep the momentum up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.78 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on August 16 over 1006m, 3 len behind Hacking It Up with 56kg at $22.40. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Del Mar Turf on August 1 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Wiki Kane with 56kg at $41.20. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $22.40 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 0:56.12 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $41.20 |
| 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 |