Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
GEORGIA MAGIC (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 6 lengths at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1811m. One of the top chances again. IRON DOME (4) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1609m on April 25. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. PLAYA DEL MAR (2) is back from a break of 11 weeks. Put together back-to-back wins before going for a spell, the most recent at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1609m. Good record at this journey with three wins and two minor placings from six starts and has to be included. THRILLA (5) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Scored a good win at his only run last campaign at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1710m. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 6 len at Aqueduct June 28 over 1811m defeating Ez Roll carrying 57kg at $3.23. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Magnanimous Max with 57kg at $2.62. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 22 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 | 28/06/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $174,338.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:49.77 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.23 |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $108,787.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:35.62 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $2.62 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.73 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $120,815.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 57kg | 1:51.15 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $21.79 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $69,508.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | M | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | 1:53.92 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:52.02 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $6.68 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign post a big 7 len win. Aqueduct May 1 over 1609m defeating Cocktailsnkringle with 57kg at $1.53. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Aqueduct December 6 over 1609m, 14 len behind Life And Times carrying 54.5kg at $14.88. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:35.21 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $72,780.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 1:35.38 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.17 |
| 2/4 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $71,327.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:39.42 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.99 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:25.31 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $14.78 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $74,738.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:39.38 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.80 |
| 10/11 | 06/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:35.32 | 10-8-10 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $14.88 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1609m, 2 len behind Crushed It carrying 54kg at $3.70. First up last campaign 6th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on February 8 2025 over 1207m, 9 len behind Hymn with 53.5kg at $22.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 86 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 | 25/04/2026 | 182 | ALLOW 4U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.64 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $380,518.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:50.08 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 3 | $611,621.00 | Remington Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:49.99 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $310,078.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:51.78 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $147,287.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:51.49 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $1.45 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:51.64 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs May 16 over 1710m defeating Spirit Of A Walkon carrying 56kg at $5.38. First up last campaign 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Dive Bomber carrying 53.5kg at $6.38. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 135 | ALLOW 3U | $115,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:45.55 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.38 |
| 12/12 | 01/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 5-12-12 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $10.81 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:43.86 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.71 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 122 | ALLOW 3U | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:17.76 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.38 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2025 | 17 | CLM 3 | $133,748.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:08.97 | 3-2-7 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $5.29 |
| 8/11 | 25/05/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:09.35 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $6.86 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by 0.5 len at Gulfstream Park December 5 over 1609m defeating Diamond Knife with 54.5kg at $20.40. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 227 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 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 54.5kg | 1:37.64 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $20.40 |
Jockey: Katie Davis
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Finger Lakes June 30 over 1106m defeating Hoity Moroni with 54.5kg at $1.60. At only start last preparation favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Tampa Bay Downs December 10 over 1646m defeating Evangalina with 54kg at $1.50. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $38,462.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 54.5kg | 1:04.38 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 10/12/2025 | 74 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | P Morales | 54kg | 1:41.62 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.24 |
| 4/9 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:15.63 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $11.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $23.10 |