Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
TAKING A JOY RIDE (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1308m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. REDHEADED REBA (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1308m at this track. Worth noting Tiago Josue Pereira goes aboard. Likely improver with strong prospects. FACTOR P (2) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by a nose over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Armando Ayuso who has two wins when partnering stays on. Sure to be competitive. CHRISTA MCAULIFFE (10) was in contention on the corner and finished second last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten one length. Will trim down following recent racing. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Del Mar in the LR October 31 over 1408m, 7 len behind Mohaven with 55.5kg at $33.80. On debut second of 7 at this track May 2 2025 over 905m, 1.0 len behind Tapatia Mia carrying 54kg at $5.50. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN F 2 | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:23.88 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $33.80 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $93,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:18.10 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 11/11 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:37.71 | 2-11-11 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $38.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:00.25 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 18/07/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 0:58.84 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 0:57.75 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a nose at this track on October 2 over 1308m defeating Taking A Joy Ride carrying 55kg at $71.50. Before that ran second last in a small field at Los Alamitos on September 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Baby Needs Shoes with 54.5kg at $5.30. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $71.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/09/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $70,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:04.29 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/07/2026 | 301 | MDN F 3 | $72,569.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:18.45 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54kg | 1:03.95 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1308m, nose behind Factor P carrying 55kg at $8.30. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Fancy Facts carrying 54kg at $11.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.30 |
| 7/12 | 07/09/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $112,500.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 0:57.70 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $11.40 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,707.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:23.10 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $17.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/06/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:09.50 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.90 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:09.17 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.23 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on October 10 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Sacred Sound carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1006m defeating Frog with 54kg at $12.90. No surprise if she was in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/10/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:08.22 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $56,944.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | 0:56.84 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.90 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:11.21 | 3-6-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 60 | HCP FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 0:56.64 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/05/2026 | 84 | HCP FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55kg | 0:56.86 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 1:36.38 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Factor P with 55kg at $3.30. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Del Mar Turf on August 23 over 1609m, 11 len behind Wild West Coast with 53.5kg at $15.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/10/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 10-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:35.63 | 11-12-11 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $15.90 |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:10.59 | 11-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $74,020.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 53.5kg | 1:16.78 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54kg | 1:10.89 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:11.31 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 7 len at Del Mar on September 4 over 1308m defeating Volcanologist with 55kg at $5.80. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1308m, 20 len behind Factor P with 55kg at $4.10. Others look better placed.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 4-5-10 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:18.28 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 in the G3 John C. Harris Stakes at Santa Anita Turf on September 26 over 1308m, 22 len behind Little Opal with 54.5kg at $66. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 9 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Tiger Of The Sea carrying 53.5kg at $10.80. Form doesn't read well but she is a genuine chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/09/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $138,889.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:12.76 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $66.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | 0:56.59 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 0:57.38 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $90,656.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.50 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run won by 5.5 len at Los Alamitos on September 20 over 1106m defeating Stars Hollow carrying 54.5kg at $2. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Del Mar on August 16 over 1106m, 4 len behind Chasing Kat carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $37,500.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:04.02 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $44,223.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:04.32 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 63 | CLM F 3 | $48,502.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:04.49 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 270 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:10.62 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.70 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:04.02 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $11.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:59.02 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track March 27 over 1308m, 8 len behind Memetic with 55.5kg at $2.20. On debut fourth in a small field at this track December 29 over 1207m, 10 len behind Billie Holiday carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | HCP F 3 | $49,157.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:17.66 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM F 3 | $49,929.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 17.7L | $23.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on October 18 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Stay In Line with 54.5kg at $15.10. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1308m, 13 len behind Factor P carrying 55kg at $7.20. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 13 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 | 18/10/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 54.5kg | 1:10.81 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.10 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $7.20 |
| 3/5 | 13/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $70,833.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:04.29 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $115,549.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 0:56.59 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,445.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:05.11 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | 1:10.28 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 5th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Factor P carrying 55kg at $23.10. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Del Mar on July 30 over 1207m, 5 len behind Bessie Coleman carrying 53.5kg at $15. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/10/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $96,264.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | 1:17.38 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $23.10 |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:10.59 | 9-3-7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $93,575.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.31 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:04.46 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.86 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.30 |