Emerald Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SHARP RIDE (3) looks the one after leading throughout to win an AOC over 1106m at Turf Paradise on 21 Feb, beating Lotsa Lace by 0.8L, and he’s 2/2 at this trip. MISS DYNAMIC (5) is a key danger back to 1106m, last seen winning a 1207m stakes at Grants Pass by 1.8L after earlier Emerald Downs sprint wins on the speed. SIMPLY GRACIOUS (4) maps handy and is proven here, having won a 1207m starter allowance at Emerald Downs last June before a 2nd over 1308m; fitness is the query off 254 days. ABOVE AVERAGE (1) draws inside and was 3rd at Hastings Park over 1308m, beaten 0.9L, but resumes off a long break. PLATINUM DIVA (2) drops back from a pair of mile AOCs and prior Turf Paradise mile wins, but recent form is below that peak.

Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up off 350 days. Last start 3rd of 5 after racing on pace at Hastings Park over 1308m on 25 May, beaten 0.9L, with 56kg at $4.20 behind Wirly Girly. Won the run prior over 1207m there on 11 May by 1.3L at $2.45. Draws barrier 1 with 55.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 351 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2025 | - | Claiming 68 | $16,000.00 | Hastings Park | 1207m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.45 |
| 3/3 | 05/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | GD | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $20,000.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Antonio Ambrosio Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-3-5 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/06/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Silvino Morales | 53kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SY | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/10/2023 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1811m | FT | Silvino Morales | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2023 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1811m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2023 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2023 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/06/2023 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SY | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2023 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 52kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/10/2022 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2022 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2022 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1207m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2022 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 704m | FT | Silvino Morales | 54kg | - | 6-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Talliyah Timentwa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip with a 4-position barrier drop and 2.5kg less after two midpack miles. Last start 6th of 7 at Turf Paradise over 1609m on 12 Mar, beaten 7.75L on FAST, with 55.5kg at $8 after racing handy; winner was Zisisit. Prior efforts at the mile were 5th/6 and 5th/7 at AOC 93, beaten 7L and 5.6L at $2.45 and $5.50. Five-year-old mare from gate 2 with blinkers can improve at this shorter trip; has place claims.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FAST | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.75L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7L | $2.45 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Orlando Mojica | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | GOOD | Emanuel Nieves | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FM | Luis R Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 2213m | FAST | Cipriano Gil | 53kg | - | 7-8-9-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 8 |
| 11L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/01/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Serafin Carmona | 50kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Jr Jose Valdivia | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2024 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Jr Jose Valdivia | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2024 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 4 |
| - | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2024 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/01/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 78-day let-up after winning at Turf Paradise over 1106m on 21 Feb by 0.8L on FT, leading throughout with 55.5kg at $3.60. Two prior Santa Anita wins earlier in 2025, including a 5L AOC 91 success over 1308m. Unbeaten 2-from-2 at this 1106m trip. Carries 56.5kg here from barrier 3 for Karlo Lopez; can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 79 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Manuel Americano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | - | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 6L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 57kg | - | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Luis Contreras | 56kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Pablo E. Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 254 days. Last start 4th of 7 at Emerald Downs over 1207m on 29 Aug, beaten 6.3L in Claiming 89 after racing handy with 55.5kg. Prior runs included a win over 1207m in Starter Allowance 82 on 14 Jun and a narrow 2nd on 11 May. Track record 9: 3-3-1 suggests she handles Emerald; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 255 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 | 29/08/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $4.75 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis R Reyes | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2024 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | - | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Golden Gate | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Jose Elias Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 209 days. Last start won at Grants Pass over 1207m on 13 Oct by 1.8L on MY, leading throughout with 57kg. Prior Emerald Downs form strong with wins on 18 Jul and 29 Aug over 1207m, both leading. Back to 55.5kg and drawn 5; can feature with a similar tempo.
Last Starts 210 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 | 13/10/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Grants Pass | 1207m | MY | Jose Elias Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Grants Pass | 1106m | FT | Jake Samuels | 57kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 07/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FAST | Juan M Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 7.25L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2023 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2023 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Alexis Valdes | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2023 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexis Valdes | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2023 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Alexis Valdes | 53kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2022 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.26 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2022 | - | Stakes 70 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2022 | - | Stakes 67 | $50,000.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2022 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $14,500.00 | Emerald Downs | 905m | FT | Juan M Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 5 |
| 10L | $2.05 |