Saratoga Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance
CALLING CARD (13) has been in great form recently, the latest effort a dominant win by 10 lengths over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt). Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. CAROLINE ST BEAT (4) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 1710m in stakes class at Saratoga Turf (Turf) at the first run of the campaign. Winning rider Manuel Franco stays aboard. Bold showing expected. SAMMY C NOTE (8) won his maiden three starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at his last two runs, most recently when second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Should be poised just off the lead. One to consider. OAT COUTOUR (10) hasn't been far away lately, last time out finishing just 1.75 lengths back in fifth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has a decent record at this trip with three minor placings from four tries and deserves respect.

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1710m defeating House United carrying 53.5kg at $28.45. Second-up got back early ran second last in a small field at Saratoga on August 16 over 1811m, 8 len behind Caddiemaster carrying 57kg at $4.46. Watch for him late in the piece.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:52.12 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.46 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 67 | CLM 4U | $119,944.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:43.96 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $28.45 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $72.77 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 2:06.70 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $31.16 |
| 8/11 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 2:01.55 | 11-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $58.05 |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.93 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 4 len behind Inspeightofcharlie with 57kg at $20.16. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on February 8 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Goncora with 54kg at $18.80. Needs more time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 143 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:35.53 | 1-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.16 |
| 8/10 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:48.50 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $38.60 |
| 7/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:35.48 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $18.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 4U | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $123,664.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $14.64 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $123,853.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:41.19 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.92 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Saratoga Turf on July 11 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Manor Park carrying 55kg at $2.90. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track on August 7 over 1710m defeating Liam's Legacy with 55kg at $3.26. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:43.53 | 10-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.26 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 275 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:42.31 | 9-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.19 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:44.67 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Last outing 2nd of 7 in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on July 24 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Chummers with 54.5kg at $3.47. At only start last preparation 2nd of 10 in Listed grade at Aqueduct Turf at Aqueduct Turf on November 14 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Jaxer with 54.5kg at $2.73. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 37 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 | 252 | LR OPEN 3 | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:40.61 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.47 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 91 | LR OPEN 2 | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.87 | 2-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.73 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Inspeightofcharlie carrying 55kg at $2.84. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1811m, 1.4 len behind A Little At First carrying 54.5kg at $8.58. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/07/2026 | 52 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:35.53 | 7-8-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.84 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $146,444.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:46.84 | 10-2-3 | 12 |
| 1.4L | $8.58 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 259 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:46.76 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.93 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:25.97 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Six Fortyfive with 55kg at $21.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1911m, 8 len behind Carc Brothers with 54.5kg at $58.73. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/08/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $99,857.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:43.49 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $21.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:52.52 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $58.73 |
| 1/10 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.82 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.23 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $68,413.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 14 len behind Jack's World carrying 55kg at $11.81. The start before that won by 5 len at Aqueduct Turf on June 21 over 1710m defeating Emotionlyavailble with 54.5kg at $4.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:35.54 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $11.81 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:41.48 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:43.67 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $7.49 |
| 9/9 | 17/04/2026 | 154 | MDN 3U | $109,170.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.26 | 4-7-9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $4.27 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:36.87 | 5-1-5 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $23.66 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:44.62 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.27 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, nose behind Jack's World with 57kg at $10.98. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Mission Improbable carrying 57kg at $5.87. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:35.54 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.98 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $97,629.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.87 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 148 | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:08.97 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.59 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $122,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:14.17 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $10.91 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 7-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.07 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:10.53 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.76 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Aqueduct Turf on June 13 over 1609m defeating Classic Commander carrying 57kg at $2.45. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Inspeightofcharlie with 57kg at $5.50. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:35.53 | 2-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 350 | MDN 3U | $111,576.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:37.21 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $124,417.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:48.40 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2025 | 82 | MDN 3U | $139,969.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:42.09 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $85,072.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:41.98 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.20 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Jack's World with 57kg at $3.93. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind English Castle with 57kg at $7.09. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:35.54 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.93 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 1:42.44 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.09 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $146,444.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:46.84 | 12-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $31.83 |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 182 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:08.69 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $21.88 |
| 5/11 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $99,237.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:43.18 | 9-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $6.72 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.08 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 4th of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind English Castle with 54.5kg at $14.43. Last start 4th of 7 in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on July 24 over 1710m, 7 len behind Chummers carrying 54.5kg at $18.93. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $290,276.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:40.61 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $18.93 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 230 | ALLOW 3U | $114,365.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.44 | 6-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $14.43 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:42.99 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.55 |
| 4/11 | 09/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.44 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:38.45 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.22 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:45.84 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.50 |