Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BAD UNCLE BARRY (6) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. Was narrowly beaten at his only appearance when last in work at Del Mar Turf (Turf) over 1006m. Umberto Rispoli who has three wins when partnering stays on. Sure to play a big role. SIMPLE SONG (5) was well fancied last time but could only manage third over 1308m at Del Mar (Dirt) after being in contention on the bend. Worth another chance. JIMMY'S DAILYS (3) has switched yards since finishing ninth six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1408m at Del Mar. Well-placed and is among the chances. NASTY HABIT (8) showed good early speed over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf) last time and went on to salute by half a length. Is going well this campaign, recording four wins from 10 starts. One of the fringe hopes.

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 in the G2 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar Turf on August 22 over 1006m, 3 len behind Sorrento Sky with 53kg at $43.70. The run before that 5th of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 24 over 1006m, 3 len behind Virat with 54.5kg at $7. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $285,307.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 53kg | 0:56.12 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $43.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:56.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/06/2026 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $50,279.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:09.29 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $51,966.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:14.36 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 0:55.03 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after three months won by a 0.3 len at Del Mar Turf on August 20 over 1006m defeating Cal's Goal carrying 55kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1207m, 7 len behind Proletariat with 54.5kg at $2.90. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 53 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 | 20/08/2026 | 97 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 0:56.66 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 3/5 | 15/05/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:09.25 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:09.25 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 in the G2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar on August 29 over 1408m, 9 len behind Iron Man Cal with 55kg at $36.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 1 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Practically Dark with 56kg at $2.10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 44 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 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $356,633.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:22.02 | 2-5-9 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $36.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $105,563.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:15.01 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $104,499.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:20.64 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:34.24 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $12.08 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 147 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52.5kg | 1:17.22 | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:38.37 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track January 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Watsonville with 55.5kg at $24.90. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Del Mar Turf November 28 over 1006m, 5 len behind Flyover carrying 54.5kg at $19.20. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 274 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 | 11/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $106,129.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:33.50 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 187 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 0:56.95 | 3-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $19.20 |
| 7/13 | 25/05/2025 | 34 | G1 STK 3U | $66,713.00 | Santiago | 2000m | FM | Javier Ignacio Guajardo Araya | 57kg | 1:57.71 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/4 | 21/04/2025 | 78 | STK CF 3 | $11,376.00 | Santiago | 2000m | FM | Kevin Dan Espina Lazo | 58kg | 1:59.56 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/16 | 02/02/2025 | 51 | G1 STK CF 3 | $170,006.00 | Valparaiso | 2400m | FM | Kevin Dan Espina Lazo | 57kg | 2:26.04 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2024 | 245 | LR STK C 3 | $15,957.00 | Santiago | 1700m | FM | Kevin Dan Espina Lazo | 57kg | 1:42.46 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Del Mar on August 28 over 1308m, 3 len behind Nesso's Lastharrah carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Del Mar on July 31 over 1207m, 12 len behind Captivator carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 1:15.55 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,976.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:09.08 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 85 | G3 OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:21.36 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.94 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:15.68 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.85 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 7 at Del Mar Turf on July 24 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Virat carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on June 15 2025 over 1308m defeating Doncic carrying 56kg at $10.80. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 80 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 | 24/07/2026 | 284 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $119,013.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 0:56.40 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:12.56 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:56.80 | 2-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:56.88 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2025 | 323 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,868.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:12.65 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.80 |
| 7/12 | 27/07/2024 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,286.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:34.48 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Del Mar Turf on August 16 over 1006m defeating Gabaldon with 56kg at $3.20. The race before that won by a nose at Del Mar Turf on July 17 over 1006m defeating Code Duello carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 0:55.98 | 1-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $74,020.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:56.21 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $124,128.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:15.96 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $14.25 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.35 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:09.52 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $101,892.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:10.35 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |