Oaklawn Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Allowance
RAYMOND (11) scored by 2.75 lengths last start over this journey at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record at this course and distance, including seven wins and two placings. Can go on with it. WITHOUT OBJECTION (6) last appeared when he won over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt) on October 6. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. RABBIT HOUND (9) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when eighth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Cherry-ripe now and looks the main danger. AARON (7) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 2.25 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be there at the finish again. Something for the Multiples: AIR OF DEFIANCE (5)

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Hawthorne August 21 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Congrats On Fifty carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs February 9 over 1207m, 7 len behind Dither carrying 53.5kg at $5.70. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 168 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 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | 1:04.05 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $21,407.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:10.18 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $24,106.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 55.5kg | 1:10.41 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $22,551.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 55.5kg | 1:11.09 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $24,219.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $79,872.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | M | Irving Moncada | 52kg | 1:10.61 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Ronnie Huckaby
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1207m, 22 len behind El Prestigio with 56kg at $78. The start before that ran last of 10 at Remington Park on December 18 over 1106m, 11 len behind Coalcowboy with 54kg at $6.10. Nice draw but others preferred.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 56kg | 1:09.80 | 6-12-12 | 12 |
| 22.3L | $78.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:05.76 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $39,695.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:04.72 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 52kg | 1:09.70 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 53kg | 1:03.22 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 53.5kg | 1:12.54 | 3-1-D1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Turfway Park on December 20 over 1308m, 7 len behind Mahoney Road with 54.5kg at $3.17. The start before that ran last of 11 at Turfway Park on December 4 over 1609m, 12 len behind Elusive Target with 55kg at $25.74. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,231.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:17.38 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.17 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 1:37.31 | 4-9-11 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $25.74 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $67,176.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:09.74 | 6-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $9.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $38,052.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:42.80 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Joseph M Romero | 51kg | 1:10.46 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Churchill Downs November 8 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Couperin with 54.5kg at $2.15. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Aqueduct April 12 over 1408m, 11 len behind Eliminate with 55kg at $10.90. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 89 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 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $91,603.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.27 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.15 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:17.76 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $14.31 |
| 1/11 | 11/09/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:35.92 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $54,264.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:37.68 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.11 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $42,049.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 8-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $1.99 |
| 4/9 | 18/06/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:08.56 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $3.18 |

Jockey: Travis Wales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Thistledown October 6 over 1207m defeating Atkins carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track January 4 2025 over 1207m, 7 len behind Raymond with 53.5kg at $24.30. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $36,086.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:10.75 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $36,589.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Luis A Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:10.12 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,012.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $46,406.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Travis Wales | 56kg | 1:10.97 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $55,468.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Travis Wales | 54.5kg | 1:11.35 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Israel Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Churchill Downs November 27 over 1308m, 9 len behind Proprietary Trade with 54.5kg at $4.99. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track February 8 over 1207m, 3 len behind Payne with 53kg at $2.50. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $91,603.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:17.09 | 5-2-3 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $4.99 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $108,397.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.55 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.79 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:10.35 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.27 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $97,859.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:09.64 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $5.66 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $71,705.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.11 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | 46 | CLM 4U | $110,420.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.31 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.99 |

Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind City Of Clouds with 51kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1609m, 11 len behind J T's Imagination carrying 53.5kg at $5.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 35 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 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $47,833.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:39.82 | 5-5-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 80 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51kg | 1:11.63 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $58,104.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $29.43 |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:38.37 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $25.20 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:21.02 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $35.80 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,920.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 56kg | 1:09.52 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind City Of Clouds carrying 55kg at $3.60. The race before that second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on November 28 over 1308m, 13 len behind Five O' Somewhere with 54.5kg at $19.77. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:11.63 | 8-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $97,710.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:15.66 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $19.77 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.27 |
| 1/9 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $77,626.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:24.85 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.94 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:10.35 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $9.59 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56.5kg | 1:38.34 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Bacon
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on November 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Concrete Glory with 54.5kg at $7.17. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at this track December 26 over 1207m defeating Big Gain carrying 54kg at $3.60. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $58,193.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:09.47 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $152,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:09.89 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.17 |
| 2/5 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $29,817.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56.5kg | 1:10.33 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $30,233.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56kg | 1:08.78 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 57kg | 1:09.09 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $15.80 |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $37,188.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56kg | 1:10.51 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.05 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Uncashed with 53.5kg at $34.60. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Monmouth Park on August 16 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Soze with 55kg at $11.70. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $73,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 53.5kg | 1:10.63 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $34.60 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $152,905.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:16.23 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,147.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:10.48 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $11.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $88,685.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $27.90 |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $51,118.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:10.80 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |