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Emerald Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Allowance

J B BOOKS (4) has registered two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Turned in another good performance at his most recent run when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after he was handy all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CREATIVE OM (1) ran sixth at his latest appearance over 1308m at this track, finishing 20 lengths from the winner. Has a solid record here with four wins from 10 starts. Ticks all the right boxes. BENNY BUCKETS (5) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when beaten 6 lengths. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and eight placings from 14 tries. One of the main contenders. Y VEE R (3) last appeared a week ago over 1609m at this track when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Howard F Gibson stable. Worth plenty of thought. Something for the Multiples: J. B. BOOKS (4)

Race Time:8:48 PM

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:CLOUDY

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Creative Om (1)286x116356

Trainer: Howard F Gibson 12 mths 24: 7-3-1

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: OM (USA)

Dam: BLISSFUL LADY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Creative Cause

Stats

Prize Money$128,951.00

Avg $$5,372.96

Win %29.17%

Place %45.83%

Career24: 7-3-1

Track10: 4-1-0

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm21: 7-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track in LR on July 19 over 1308m, 20 len behind Si That Tiger carrying 55kg at $42.12. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1609m, 7 len behind Adios Jojo with 55.5kg at $3.40. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 14 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	19/07/2026	28	LR OPEN 3U	$72,569.00	Emerald Downs	1308m	Fast	Allyssa Morales	55kg	1:14.41	2-6-6	6	1. Si That Tiger 2. Slew's Tiz Whiz 3. Executive Chef	20.0L	$42.12
5/7	21/06/2026	15	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$34,868.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Adrian Castellanos	55.5kg	1:36.36	2-4-5	5	1. Adios Jojo 2. Seas Of Normandy 3. Atmospheric River	7.5L	$3.40
3/8	06/06/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$93,445.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Edwin Maldonado	56kg	1:35.29	1-2-3	7	1. Prince Dolce 2. Highplainsdrifter 3. Creative Om	5.0L	$40.70
6/8	09/05/2026	24	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$93,575.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	J J Hernandez	56kg	1:47.58	2-7-6	6	1. Sabertooth 2. Highplainsdrifter 3. Stylishlyacclaimed	9.0L	$9.20
1/11	15/04/2026	13	HCP 4U	$16,012.00	Turf Paradise	1609m	FM	Adrian Castellanos	56kg	1:36.34	3-1-1	5	1. Creative Om 2. Pat Can't Count 3. Coastal Waters	3.5L	$4.60
1/8	02/04/2026	125	HCP 4U	$18,923.00	Turf Paradise	1006m	Fast	Adrian Castellanos	55.5kg	0:56.97	3-3-1	2	1. Creative Om 2. Fordy G 3. Stretch Run	0.3L	$8.80

Pistol Power (2)37115x3118

Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez 12 mths 66: 19-10-14

Jockey: Blake Nunnally

Weight: 56.5kgs

12 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WAR POWER (USA)

Dam: PISTOLPACKIN'GAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tribunal

Stats

Prize Money$236,798.00

Avg $$3,587.85

Win %28.79%

Place %65.15%

Career66: 19-10-14

Track48: 15-7-12

Distance22: 10-4-2

Tr / Dist21: 10-4-2

1st Up8: 0-0-4

2nd Up7: 2-0-3

Firm63: 18-8-11

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1673m, 23 len behind Bak To Liberty with 55.5kg at $20.40. The race before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track July 5 over 1609m defeating Royal Halo with 55.5kg at $2.89. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	24/07/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$34,833.00	Emerald Downs	1673m	Fast	F Alvarado	55.5kg	1:40.17	9-8-8	9	1. Bak To Liberty 2. Jullian In Paris 3. Street Vendor	23.0L	$20.40
1/5	05/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$18,868.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Blake Nunnally	55.5kg	1:37.36	1-1-1	4	1. Pistol Power 2. Royal Halo 3. Bak To Liberty	4.5L	$2.89
1/7	13/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$12,552.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Blake Nunnally	56.5kg	1:37.95	1-2-1	6	1. Pistol Power 2. Om Fire 3. Blackjack And Beer	1.0L	$3.04
3/4	23/05/2026	258	CLM 3U	$11,872.00	Emerald Downs	1207m	Fast	Jose Elias Rodriguez	56.5kg	1:11.09	4-3-3	4	1. Tiz Grazen 2. Deputy's Dancer 3. Pistol Power	3.3L	$4.31
5/6	07/09/2025	16	CLM 3U	$18,349.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Juan M Gutierrez	55.5kg	1:36.77	3-3-5	4	1. Club Mesquite 2. Abraaj Mirage 3. Artemus Gordon	6.0L	$2.37
1/9	22/08/2025	27	CLM 3U	$14,729.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Juan M Gutierrez	55.5kg	1:35.94	2-1-1	4	1. Pistol Power 2. Nation Of Faith 3. Gypsy Gun	3.8L	$3.50

Y Vee R (3)47213x6655

Trainer: Howard F Gibson 12 mths 34: 7-2-3

Jockey: Allyssa Morales

Weight: 55.5kgs

8 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: VALUE PLUS (USA)

Dam: FLIGHT PATH (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Alphabet Soup

Stats

Prize Money$93,743.00

Avg $$2,757.15

Win %20.59%

Place %35.29%

Career34: 7-2-3

Track7: 1-0-0

Distance4: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 0-1-1

2nd Up5: 1-0-0

Firm26: 7-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on July 26 over 1609m, 12 len behind You're The Cause with 55.5kg at $6.21. The race before that ran second last in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1207m, 5 len behind Roll Dem Bones with 55.5kg at $12.94. Can do a lot better than that last run.

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
5/6	26/07/2026	15	CLM 3U	$17,417.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Allyssa Morales	55.5kg	1:37.14	1-4-5	1	1. You're The Cause 2. El Joy 3. Drive Train	12.5L	$6.21
5/6	11/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$17,417.00	Emerald Downs	1207m	Fast	Kiaman McGregor	55.5kg	1:10.10	1-4-5	5	1. Roll Dem Bones 2. Hadlees Honor 3. Taino House	5.0L	$12.94
6/9	21/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$18,131.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	S R Amador	56.5kg	1:37.24	2-3-6	8	1. Street Vendor 2. Jullian In Paris 3. Benny Buckets	9.3L	$20.37
6/6	06/06/2026	231	CLM 3U	$18,131.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	M	Karlo Lopez	55.5kg	1:36.90	1-3-6	6	1. Wood Ceiling 2. Jullian In Paris 3. My Vino	7.1L	$35.93
3/5	18/10/2025	27	CLM 3U	$18,265.00	Hastings Park	1308m	SP	Kerron Khelawan	56kg	1:16.87	3-2-3	4	1. Finding Ways 2. Queen Of Attitude 3. Y Vee R	8.3L	$7.00
1/5	21/09/2025	15	HCP 3U	$22,936.00	Hastings Park	2213m	Fast	Kerron Khelawan	54.5kg	2:20.78	1-1-1	5	1. Y Vee R 2. Keep It Coming 3. Chickasaw	0.3L	$6.00

J. B. Books (4)x41x16x252

Trainer: Jorge Rosales (USA)12 mths 21: 7-3-2

Jockey: Alex V. Anaya

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: KANTHAROS (USA)

Dam: ROMANTICISM (USA)

Dam's Sire: War Front

Stats

Prize Money$126,426.00

Avg $$6,020.29

Win %33.33%

Place %57.14%

Career21: 7-3-2

Track3: 0-2-0

Distance11: 3-3-2

Tr / Dist3: 0-2-0

1st Up7: 2-1-1

2nd Up6: 2-0-1

Firm21: 7-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 3-1-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Brother O' Brien carrying 55.5kg at $5.68. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind House Of Lords with 55.5kg at $13.70. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.

Last Starts 14 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	19/07/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$14,514.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Alex V Anaya	55.5kg	1:35.80	6-2-2	4	1. Brother O' Brien 2. J B Books 3. Benny Buckets	0.3L	$5.68
5/10	05/07/2026	21	ALLOW 3U	$14,514.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Adrian Castellanos	55.5kg	1:36.83	10-5-5	6	1. House Of Lords 2. Brother O' Brien 3. Jullian In Paris	1.5L	$13.70
2/7	14/06/2026	67	ALLOW 3U	$13,947.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Adrian Castellanos	56.5kg	1:36.29	7-4-2	5	1. Brother O' Brien 2. J B Books 3. Toppers At Seaside	1.5L	$7.16
6/9	08/04/2026	14	CLM 4U	$17,467.00	Turf Paradise	1609m	FM	Karlo Lopez	56kg	1:34.20	9-5-6	1	1. Stradivarian 2. Dos Vicios 3. Levon	7.0L	$8.50
1/10	25/03/2026	63	HCP 4U	$15,449.00	Turf Paradise	1609m	FM	Angeles Geovanni Franko	56kg	1:37.91	8-2-1	9	1. J B Books 2. Cliff Diver 3. Jullian In Paris	0.5L	$3.10
1/8	21/01/2026	22	HCP 4U	$16,442.00	Turf Paradise	1609m	FM	Manuel Americano	56kg	1:36.04	7-4-1	2	1. J B Books 2. My Munnings Model 3. Mongolian Frost	0.5L	$2.10

Benny Buckets (5)3182212533

Trainer: M Puhich (USA)12 mths 38: 6-5-7

Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez

Weight: 56.5kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: SMILING TIGER (USA)

Dam: ENGLISH GARDEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$85,391.00

Avg $$2,247.13

Win %15.79%

Place %47.37%

Career38: 6-5-7

Track18: 4-4-5

Distance26: 4-5-4

Tr / Dist14: 2-4-4

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm34: 4-5-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind Brother O' Brien with 56.5kg at $10.79. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 21 over 1609m, 3 len behind Street Vendor carrying 53kg at $5.91. Small field to contend with a looks a key chance.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	19/07/2026	28	ALLOW 3U	$14,514.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	I Enriquez	56.5kg	1:35.80	7-4-3	7	1. Brother O' Brien 2. J B Books 3. Benny Buckets	6.0L	$10.79
3/9	21/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$18,131.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	Pablo E Castillo	53kg	1:37.24	3-6-3	7	1. Street Vendor 2. Jullian In Paris 3. Benny Buckets	3.3L	$5.91
5/6	06/06/2026	13	CLM 3U	$18,131.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	M	S R Amador	55.5kg	1:36.90	4-6-5	4	1. Wood Ceiling 2. Jullian In Paris 3. My Vino	4.1L	$3.78
2/8	24/05/2026	7	ALLOW 3U	$13,966.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	S R Amador	55.5kg	1:36.60	4-2-2	2	1. House Of Lords 2. Benny Buckets 3. Street Vendor	0.5L	$1.87
1/6	17/05/2026	15	CLM 3U	$16,760.00	Emerald Downs	1673m	Fast	S R Amador	55.5kg	1:39.30	2-1-1	4	1. Benny Buckets 2. Jullian In Paris 3. Bourbon Dancer	3.3L	$2.23
2/4	02/05/2026	26	CLM 3U	$18,156.00	Emerald Downs	1609m	Fast	S R Amador	55.5kg	1:36.87	3-1-2	2	1. House Of Lords 2. Benny Buckets 3. Great Runner	0.1L	$3.04