Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CAL'S GOAL (8) ran below expectations last time at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), finishing eighth and beaten 4.5 lengths starting at $6.10. Nicely placed to turn things around. LOVE THE PRESSURE (5) was thereabouts last time out when second at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) over 1811m, beaten 0.3 lengths. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Won't mind coming back in distance. Major player. MO DIAMANTES (2) launched his career with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when sixth over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 5.5 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. JOHN METCALFE (10) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 6 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Santa Anita Turf on April 4 over 1308m defeating Gaines carrying 55.5kg at $6. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 216 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.5 len at this track on August 15 over 1006m defeating Sirnami with 54.5kg at $6.80. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 3 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Proof He Goes with 54.5kg at $14.80. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:07.62 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $14.80 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 9-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 16 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Grey's Boy carrying 55.5kg at $41.30. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1811m, 6 len behind Muscled with 55kg at $93.80. Low draw but others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $38,793.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:15.10 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $41.30 |
| 12/12 | 06/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55kg | 1:49.63 | 11-10-12 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $93.80 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 56 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:16.19 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $18.30 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $41,841.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:17.89 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Santa Anita on October 4 over 1308m, 13 len behind Fumano's Magic with 55kg at $7.80. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on September 6 over 1811m, 4 len behind Muscled with 54kg at $7.10. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:15.86 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $7.80 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 1:49.63 | 4-4-8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/6 | 13/08/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:41.67 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $22.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on October 9 over 1811m, 0.3 len behind Sogno Di Vino carrying 55.5kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind Sand Bagger carrying 55kg at $15.90. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $38,793.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:46.78 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:34.49 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $15.90 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:41.76 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $16.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 246 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:37.16 | 5-8-7 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $10.10 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN 2 | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:23.38 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:35.57 | 4-9-9 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track August 22 over 1710m, 4 len behind King Of Dragons with 53.5kg at $5.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Santa Anita February 14 over 1207m defeating One Step Beyond carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:41.50 | 3-5-8 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:34.35 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on August 20 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Tap The Gin carrying 56kg at $5.60. Last start 8th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on September 27 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Stylishlyacclaimed with 54.5kg at $6.10. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,056.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:34.68 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 207 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 0:56.66 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:15.38 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 5-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Los Alamitos on September 20 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Mr Machupicchu carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on October 4 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Fumano's Magic with 55kg at $18.10. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:15.86 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $18.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | 105 | CLM 3U | $40,278.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:09.93 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:02.80 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $39.20 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $11.80 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2026 | 162 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:14.72 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |
| 1/4 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:04.67 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on October 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Shady Tiger carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on November 16 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Smoovin Saturday carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Solid top-three hope.
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 | 12/10/2026 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.48 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:38.68 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:48.04 | 8-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $41.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:35.62 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:37.10 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on September 25 over 1609m, 11 len behind He's A Knockout carrying 56kg at $30.70. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Santa Anita on March 20 over 1609m, 15 len behind Southern Melodee carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,056.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:32.97 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $30.70 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:37.16 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $6.40 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:48.04 | 5-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $17.30 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:14.72 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:39.40 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Santa Anita Turf on October 16 over 1609m defeating Royal Rumor with 55.5kg at $3.70. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on January 15 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Dark Blue carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 274 | MDN 3U | $93,391.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:36.05 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 88 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:37.03 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 19/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:35.05 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $7.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:40.19 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:59.45 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $6.10 |