Saratoga Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
ANSWERED PRAYERS (1) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish second last time out over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Among the top chances. HIDDEN ROSE (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Finger Lakes. Couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. BRUNCH WITH AMY (4) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. SAILAWAY (5) ran very well first up then drifted back and was never a factor last time, beaten 10 lengths into seventh over 2213m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Fitter and can bounce back.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Be The Light carrying 53.5kg at $2.98. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Clairita carrying 54.5kg at $8.84. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 47 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 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:44.73 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.98 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2026 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:43.78 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.84 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.37 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.52 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1609m, 3 len behind Soaring High carrying 55kg at $10.82. The run before that won by 12 len at Finger Lakes on June 9 over 1609m defeating Montauk Mystique with 54.5kg at $1.07. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 34 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 | 09/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.82 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,960.00 | Finger Lakes | 1609m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 54.5kg | 1:39.81 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.07 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 169 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:51.11 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $16.57 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $83,069.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:40.21 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:43.08 | 10-3-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct on June 21 over 1609m defeating Sarir with 57kg at $5.23. The race before that 4th in a small field at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1609m, 5 len behind Mursal with 52.5kg at $18.20. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 52 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 | 21/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 57kg | 1:37.19 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.23 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | HCP FM 4U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Dalila A Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:36.49 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.20 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $115,922.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Silvera Ruben | 57kg | 1:46.09 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $40.99 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:53.26 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW FM 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:54.28 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:51.89 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.03 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 1609m, 8 len behind Soaring High carrying 57kg at $6.57. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Aqueduct on June 27 over 1609m, 3 len behind Aeolian carrying 57kg at $16.22. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.57 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $122,734.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $16.22 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 57kg | 1:35.47 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:37.03 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.81 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:25.53 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.42 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW FM 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:39.89 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.62 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 25 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Mursal with 56kg at $4.64. Last start ran second last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 19 over 2213m, 10 len behind Silvology carrying 57kg at $26.21. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,422.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 2:18.17 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $26.21 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 80 | HCP FM 4U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Silvera Ruben | 56kg | 1:36.49 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.64 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:53.52 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.01 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:41.04 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $7.12 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $99,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:39.68 | 9-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.34 |
| 2/5 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $99,237.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.62 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.36 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 38 days. First-up 4th in a small field at Aqueduct on June 11 over 1408m, 8 len behind Coquito carrying 56kg at $9.92. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1609m, nose behind Princess Becca with 55kg at $5.90. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $75,472.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:39.06 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | HCP FM 4U | $64,156.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:23.45 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $9.92 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW FM 4U | $119,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:37.81 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 48.3L | $5.67 |
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $118,402.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:53.34 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $10.07 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 38 | HCP FM 3U | $91,884.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:37.43 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:50.14 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.19 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Oaklawn Park April 18 over 1710m, 8 len behind Kerry's Kiss with 55.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Ellis Park August 16 over 1609m, 3 len behind Lemon Zest with 54.5kg at $14.78. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 116 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 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:44.16 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $189,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.22 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $192,582.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:43.76 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 4 | $201,794.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:44.17 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:46.75 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/09/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $305,810.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:45.56 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.60 |