Del Mar Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
COLUMNIST (12) Finished well when winning last time at Santa Anita and showing consistent performance in races. Jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Tim Yakteen are usually competitive together. Expect to go close. EUGENE SLEDGE (1) First up after a break of 31 weeks. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at Santa Anita and fitter for debut run. Gets a favourable alley. Has to be included. CAL'S GOAL (8) Folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Santa Anita. Should bounce back and going down in grade. Joel Rosario and Tim Yakteen form a proven partnership. Has the ability to take this out. ALLEQUIN SUMMER (7) First up after 11 weeks and won easily by 5L first up last preparation at Santa Anita. Drops back to a suitable grade. Key player.

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 31 weeks. Rounded them up to win last run at Santa Anita and was a debutant last start. Expecting to settle positively. Definite claims.
Last Starts 216 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and unimpressive effort when 6th last time at Santa Anita but competing in an easier class. Has good closing speed. Rising in trip. Has a good draw. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $23.00 and came in 4th last time at Santa Anita but up against a less challenging field. Sharp improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1810m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and average at best when 7th last time at Santa Anita and competing in a higher grade. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | - | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1810m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last run at Santa Anita and getting better in recent performances. Racing in stronger company. Potential to run into a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Julien R Leparoux | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FIRM | Julien R Leparoux | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-8-8 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 23.5L | $20.00 |
| 9/13 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | - | 6-7 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 11 weeks and thrashed the field when winning by 5L first up last preparation at Santa Anita. Competing at a lower grade. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1709m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mirco Demuro | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mirco Demuro | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Evin A Roman | 54kg | - | 7-6-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $7.00 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Santa Anita. Should bounce back and challenged by less formidable competitors. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | GOOD | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $16.00 and finished 4th last run at Santa Anita and facing stiffer opposition. Not threatening these.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.38 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd beaten by just short of 7L last time at Santa Anita and taking on easier opposition. One for the place and exotics betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-7-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $1.67 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 7-6-7-8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.35L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $23.00 and weakened under pressure when 6th last time at Santa Anita but matched against lesser competition. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-6-7 | 7 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3-5 | 1 |
| 15L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1-2 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-11 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last time at Santa Anita and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Joel Rosario and Tim Yakteen are a strong team. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Welfin R Orantes | 50.700000047683716kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.35L | $5.00 |