Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
FIBONACCIS RIDE (1) had been in great form winning two on end before missing the frame last time when seventh over 1811m in the G2 John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Drops back in journey this time. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. A bold showing is likely. DELIGHTFUL LAURA (5) returns from a spell of seven months and did win first-up last time in work over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Key runner. HANNAH BUCKLE (7) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Will be better for that latest run and she is a major player again. LADY RIDER (2) finished second last time over 1710m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 in the G2 John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1811m, 6 len behind Medoro with 54.5kg at $22.30. The race before that won by 1.3 len in Listed grade at Del Mar Turf at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1609m defeating Quick Kate carrying 56kg at $18.40. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $347,222.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:47.61 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $22.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:34.74 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.48 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:36.28 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $22.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 11 | CLM FM 3U | $40,757.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Lady In Paris carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Turf Paradise Turf on February 28 over 1609m defeating Church Pew carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $112,500.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56.5kg | 1:44.32 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 12/06/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 3U | $51,604.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:08.90 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:16.39 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | 33 | HCP FM 4U | $53,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.94 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $25,281.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Manuel Americano | 55.5kg | 1:36.78 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Lady In Paris with 56kg at $4.40. The start before that 7th of 10 at Listed level at Del Mar Turf at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 2213m, 5 len behind Vronti with 55kg at $22.90. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $112,500.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:44.32 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 2:15.39 | 2-1-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $22.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:34.44 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.70 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:16.06 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:34.96 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:35.49 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on September 6 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Lady In Paris carrying 56kg at $23.90. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Take Another Card with 56kg at $17.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $112,500.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:44.32 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $23.90 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:42.92 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $17.50 |
| 1/5 | 05/06/2026 | 193 | ALLOW FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:36.41 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.10 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 45 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,962.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:37.43 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 10/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,795.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:33.88 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2025 | 27 | HCP FM 3U | $63,566.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track February 21 over 1609m, 2 len behind Miss Artois with 55.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Del Mar Turf August 10 2025 over 1609m defeating Lanilla with 52kg at $10. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 225 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 | 21/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $5.40 |
| 2/12 | 28/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Good | Welfin R Orantes | 54.5kg | 1:35.15 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $92,846.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | 1:35.47 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2025 | 147 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 52kg | 1:35.83 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/03/2025 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 55.5kg | 1:36.16 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 16 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Goodies carrying 56.5kg at $20.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Take Another Card with 56.5kg at $28. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56.5kg | 1:34.42 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $20.30 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 56.5kg | 1:42.92 | 7-2-7 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $28.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2026 | 57 | ALLOW FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:12.57 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 147 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:08.91 | 10-9-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/10/2025 | 66 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,250.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 55.5kg | 1:52.23 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on September 3 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Dea Matrona carrying 55kg at $12.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 2 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Dea Matrona carrying 55kg at $6.30. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 31 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 | 03/09/2026 | 32 | CLM FM 3U | $71,327.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:35.61 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $12.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/08/2026 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $61,341.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:35.34 | 9-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 7/11 | 12/06/2026 | 47 | HCP FM 3U | $51,604.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:08.90 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:34.96 | 3-6-D5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $10.20 |
| 1/4 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:15.48 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 4U | $52,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:09.05 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |