Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
A BOURBON FOR TOBY (9) is a talented entire who was well held last time out in the tougher race won by Thundering over 1811m at Laurel Turf, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Bold showing expected. STARSHIP TITAN (2) was prominent on straightening and stuck on well to finish second last start over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths when resuming. Looks well placed so expect another forward display. ALAN TURING (11) finished sixth over 1609m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) last time out following a determined win two runs back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Should be involved in the finish. TACTICALITY (12) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance 11 weeks ago over 1710m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Among the better hopes. Something for the Multiples: EARLY ADOPTER (3) RELATIVE VALUE (1)

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 54 days. First-up 7th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 2414m, 5.5 len behind Hall Monitor with 53.5kg at $4.39. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at Monmouth Park Turf June 13 over 1710m defeating Golden Channel with 55kg at $6.80. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 54 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 | 13/06/2026 | 52 | ALLOW 3U | $65,690.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:43.56 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 145 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $4.39 |
| 3/11 | 28/11/2025 | 329 | ALLOW 3U | $84,733.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:43.28 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:43.56 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Yinzer carrying 57kg at $9.62. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Saratoga Inner Turf August 15 over 1609m defeating Founders carrying 56kg at $29.25. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/07/2026 | 280 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.62 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $133,942.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 8-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $40.22 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $111,628.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:37.22 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $29.25 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:37.62 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 28.8L | $27.25 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track August 23 over 1911m, 5 len behind Then with 54.5kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in the LR March 8 2025 over 1609m, 4 len behind Zulu Kingdom with 55kg at $8. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 348 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:52.72 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,146,789.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $21.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3 | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:47.39 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.28 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:58.03 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2025 | 112 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,642.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:33.24 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/11/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $2.95 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Keeneland Turf April 23 over 1811m, 11 len behind Mesero carrying 53.5kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Turfway Park February 20 over 2012m, 5 len behind Tickled Quist carrying 56kg at $16.34. Others rate better.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:51.30 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $19.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/02/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 2:06.78 | 8-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $16.34 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 1:51.16 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.80 |
| 10/11 | 08/11/2025 | 140 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $74.66 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.59 |
| 1/9 | 18/05/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:48.53 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $21.84 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 12 len behind Yinzer with 57kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 10 over 1811m, 2 len behind Conman carrying 56kg at $6.50. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 259 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $15.20 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.72 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:41.43 | 6-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.73 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:46.81 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $9.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | 176 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.45 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Yinzer with 57kg at $6.22. At only start last preparation 2nd of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Missed The Cut with 55.5kg at $7.10. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 1-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.22 |
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:32.46 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:34.11 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:34.72 | 8-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:41.29 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.96 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:33.24 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Yinzer carrying 57kg at $26.16. The race before that from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 18 over 2213m, 3 len behind Harrow with 55kg at $17.78. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:34.21 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $26.16 |
| 6/7 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,523.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 2:16.90 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.78 |
| 4/11 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $20.40 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 144 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:51.30 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $24.24 |
| 3/12 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:51.16 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.05 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 2:27.33 | 12-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $58.42 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1710m, 6 len behind Santorini carrying 56kg at $3.57. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on June 14 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Paros with 56kg at $2.25. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $105,951.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 8-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.57 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:48.42 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 54 | CLM 4U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:46.41 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,359.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 10-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $9.46 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 9-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.31 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Laurel Turf in LR on June 27 over 1811m, 4 len behind Thundering carrying 56kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Laurel Turf in the G3 Dinner Party Stakes on May 16 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Fort Washington with 54.5kg at $7.70. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 40 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 | 27/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $174,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:47.21 | 4-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | G3 OPEN 3U | $349,162.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:47.15 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $125,698.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:53.87 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.87 |
| 1/12 | 03/04/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:51.43 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.53 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:43.69 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 3 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 2:14.45 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $18.88 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1911m, 6 len behind Carcano carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf June 26 over 1609m defeating Sun Above with 56kg at $4.90. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1911m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:54.43 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $100,418.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:35.81 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 57kg | 1:39.74 | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:34.24 | 10-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $8.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $31.40 |