Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
KNOWN IDEA (2) wasn't far away last time out, finishing second over 1308m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) when he was always up in the leading division. The extra journey should play into his hands. Capable of taking this out. KING'S RIDE (4) met with solid support last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 2.25 lengths. Worth another chance. START THE RIDE (5) broke his maiden four starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 2 lengths into third over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Shapes as one of the main hopes. COWBOY MIKE (1) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 34 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1609m, 34 len behind Coach Cronin carrying 57kg at $14.10. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 8 over 1609m, 5 len behind Ghazaaly carrying 56kg at $24.30. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 57kg | 1:36.47 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $14.10 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $24.30 |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2026 | 170 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:43.81 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $14.30 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:41.93 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $25.70 |
| 6/6 | 08/08/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $79,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:35.85 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 2 len behind Uncle Chilly with 56kg at $3.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Duran carrying 56kg at $4.30. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 | 25/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.24 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:37.30 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 1-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $20.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $18.10 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:04.17 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on May 3 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Maker And Sons with 54.5kg at $1.60. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track April 2 over 1207m defeating Matt At Five carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/05/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.07 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 4-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 8 over 1609m, 2 len behind Beeblebrox with 55.5kg at $1.70. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4 over 1811m, 11 len behind So Happy carrying 56kg at $66.70. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:37.04 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $727,802.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:49.01 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $66.70 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:42.92 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $27.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track May 2 over 1609m defeating Duran carrying 56kg at $26.50. The race before that of 12 at Santa Anita Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 11 len behind Vantastic with 56kg at $72.60. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:38.05 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $26.50 |
| 11/12 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Francisco Monroy | 56kg | 1:33.85 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $72.60 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:52.61 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $32.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $20,685.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 57kg | 0:52.84 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $35.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $38,285.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:37.88 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $57.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $42,879.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:37.61 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1609m, 11 len behind Uncle Chilly carrying 56kg at $19.80. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1609m, 13 len behind Coach Cronin carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $19.80 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.42 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $10.90 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:37.30 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:37.98 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.60 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 6-10-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $22.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:15.93 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1106m, 9 len behind Uncle Chilly carrying 56kg at $26.70. Won previous preparation first up won by a 0.3 len at this track April 19 2025 over 1609m defeating Mining District with 56kg at $10.80. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 300 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 56kg | 1:03.74 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $26.70 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $22.70 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,444.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:39.16 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:39.11 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:39.42 | 8-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2024 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.39 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on April 17 over 1308m, 6 len behind Grazed carrying 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf February 7 over 1609m defeating Warm Sun And Brew with 55.5kg at $3.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | 1:15.24 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:34.35 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | 97 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.20 |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $34.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55kg | 0:57.84 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $35.00 |