Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HIDING IN HONDURAS (10) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by a nose over 1609m in the G2 Mathis Mile at this track (Turf). Takes on much easier opposition this time. Leading contender. GENIUS JIMMY (7) started favourite last time over 1609m at this track (Turf) but could only manage fourth. Yet to miss the frame over this longer journey. Right in the mix. SPYCATCHER (5) finished 3.5 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1609m at this track when fresh from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Winning rider Abel Lezcano stays aboard. Should be involved in the finish. PACKS A WAHLOP (3) showed good early dash and raced on the speed at the first run back from a break last start before fading to finish 1.5 lengths back in fifth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose Del Mar November 29 over 1609m defeating Hotrocket with 56.5kg at $8.70. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track May 23 over 1609m, 5 len behind Beef Winslow with 56kg at $3.10. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 71 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 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:36.05 | 11-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 17/10/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $59,361.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:33.56 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |
| 12/12 | 07/09/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:34.79 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:43.41 | 9-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/9 | 20/07/2025 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 2:16.20 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.70 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2025 | 238 | CLM 3U | $67,188.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Tiago Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Watsonville with 55.5kg at $28.40. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at this track on October 11 over 1811m, 8 len behind British Isles with 56kg at $16.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 92 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:33.50 | 10-6-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $28.40 |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 538 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 1:46.43 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $73,710.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |
| 11/11 | 30/03/2024 | 168 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,538,460.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Ryan Moore | 55kg | 1:57.89 | - | 7 |
| 88.5L | $9.25 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2023 | 13 | G1 OPEN C 2 | $959,650.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | Lanfranco Dettori | 58.5kg | 1:24.85 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2023 | 66 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $655,740.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | 1:18.23 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Watsonville carrying 56kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Del Mar on September 1 over 1609m, 7 len behind Full Serrano carrying 55kg at $10.60. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 92 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:46.43 | 2-4-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55kg | 1:35.11 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $10.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2025 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | M Demuro | 55kg | 2:17.70 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3U | $312,500.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 2:01.64 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $11.60 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:59.92 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Watsonville carrying 56kg at $11.20. The race before that ran last of 9 at Del Mar in the G2 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes on November 28 over 2414m, 10 len behind Truly Quality carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | 46 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 2:29.67 | 1-6-9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $14.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $18.90 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 3319m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 3:29.58 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 54.3L | $21.89 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:48.55 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Watsonville carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Final Boss with 56kg at $8.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:33.50 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.70 |
| 4/6 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 2:16.14 | 1-1-D3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 27/09/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:41.72 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 56kg | 1:47.06 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Del Mar in the G2 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes November 28 over 2414m, 4 len behind Truly Quality carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track May 9 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Mr Disrespectful carrying 57kg at $3.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,344.00 | Del Mar | 2414m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 2:29.67 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $16.20 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:59.31 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:58.74 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $10.90 |
| 1/11 | 07/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 2:17.19 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $55,988.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 1:34.41 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Watsonville with 56kg at $3.10. The run before that 6th of 11 at Turfway Park in LR on December 6 over 2012m, 10 len behind Zverev with 55kg at $17.16. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 2:01.11 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $17.16 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $7.04 |
| 11/12 | 31/08/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:32.20 | 2-10-11 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $6.69 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:41.75 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,978.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:47.06 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 10 at this track on October 11 over 1811m, nose behind British Isles with 56kg at $18.80. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1811m, 5 len behind Nitti carrying 54kg at $22.90. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 120 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 | 11/10/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:46.43 | 3-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $18.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 2:17.70 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:34.24 | 2-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.90 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2025 | 154 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 54kg | 1:49.15 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $22.90 |
| 3/12 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 12-10-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/11/2024 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $228,311.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:41.42 | 9-10-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track G2 Mathis Mile December 28 over 1609m defeating Tempus Volat with 54.5kg at $10.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at Del Mar in LR on October 30 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Tempus Volat with 54.5kg at $22.90. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/12/2025 | 59 | G2 OPEN 3 | $306,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:35.13 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $152,207.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | 1:35.31 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $22.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track in the G3 San Luis Rey Stakes March 22 over 2414m, 9 len behind Atitlan with 55.5kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Thunder Road Stakes February 1 2025 over 1609m, 10 len behind El Potente carrying 55.5kg at $51.70. May need this run.
Last Starts 323 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 | 22/03/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $158,479.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2414m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 2:24.73 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $14.20 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2025 | 315 | G3 OPEN 4U | $161,290.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:32.39 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $51.70 |
| 8/8 | 23/03/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $923,077.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 1:49.76 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $9.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2024 | 94 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,681.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:42.64 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.17 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2023 | 73 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $210,692.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:49.31 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.97 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2023 | 57 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,545,595.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 2:08.93 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.72 |