Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BALLYVAUGHAN GIG (4) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when ninth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Should be prominent from the outset. Leading contender. GOT'M COT'M (7) registered a strong win at Del Mar two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when third over 1308m at Del Mar, beaten 0.8 lengths. Has the talent to take this out. RODRIGOKNOWS (6) is mixing form recently on the dirt. Finished fifth at Del Mar two starts back then improved to score at Del Mar over 1609m six-and-a-half weeks ago. In form and looks hard to beat again. MOMENT OF VALOR (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Del Mar Turf, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. Well placed to turn things around.

Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 7 len behind Known Idea carrying 56kg at $41.80. Last start ran last of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 5 over 1006m, 5 len behind Jaguar Jon carrying 55.5kg at $56.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.63 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $56.10 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:34.35 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $41.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | 1:47.58 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $26.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $42.30 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $59.20 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:35.43 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Los Alamitos Qh on September 20 over 796m defeating No More Ding Dongs with 57kg at $3.60. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Del Mar on September 7 over 1308m, 15 len behind Known Idea carrying 54.5kg at $19.30. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 20/09/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $19,444.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 796m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:45.64 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 10/11 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $104,167.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:16.96 | 2-7-10 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $19.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 119 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 0:55.24 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:08.55 | 3-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $12.30 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | 483 | ALLOW 3U | $16,405.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 796m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 57kg | 0:45.03 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 5 over 1006m, 2 len behind Jaguar Jon with 55kg at $7.90. The start before that ran last of 11 in Listed grade at Del Mar at Del Mar on July 31 over 1408m, 40 len behind He's A Knockout with 55.5kg at $5.40. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 0:56.63 | 5-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $7.90 |
| 11/11 | 31/07/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN 3 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:22.71 | 5-11-11 | 1 |
| 40.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:11.15 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 5 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Jaguar Jon with 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 14 over 1006m, 1.1 len behind Lucky N Smart carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:56.63 | 1-2-9 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 0:56.53 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $8.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 0:56.12 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $50,946.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 0:55.24 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:07.61 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1710m, 4 len behind King Of Dragons with 53.5kg at $15.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Del Mar on July 17 over 1308m, 8 len behind Frank Bullitt carrying 53.5kg at $5.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/08/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:41.50 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $15.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:15.94 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Del Mar on August 20 over 1609m defeating Winning Patriot carrying 56.5kg at $10.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Del Mar on July 17 over 1308m, 8 len behind Frank Bullitt carrying 56kg at $8.70. Big chance again.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:38.55 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:15.94 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 341 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,130.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:03.47 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $6.70 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 2:16.20 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.90 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $34.40 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Del Mar on September 4 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Special Club with 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that won by 0.8 len at Del Mar on August 14 over 1308m defeating Howie's Law carrying 55.5kg at $4. In the finish last time and should go well again.
Last Starts 30 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 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:16.79 | 12-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:16.19 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:23.05 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | HCP 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Alfredo L Bautista | 55kg | 1:15.44 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:13.89 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $38.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 208 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54.5kg | 0:57.12 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Del Mar on August 27 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind The Big Cheeseola with 54.5kg at $9. The run before that ran last of 8 at Del Mar on July 23 over 1609m, 29 len behind Stolen Treasure with 56kg at $7.80. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:10.39 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:38.68 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $7.80 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 125 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,524.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:13.89 | 2-6-8 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:08.37 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:57.02 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Los Alamitos December 12 over 1207m, 6 len behind Thirsty Rebel carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Del Mar in the LR September 5 2025 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Max Ciao carrying 55kg at $10.60. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 296 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:09.94 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:58.47 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 2 | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:17.15 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:03.59 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.60 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:08.61 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $4.50 |