Oaklawn Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SANDMAN (1) finished ninth over 2112m in the G3 Dueling Grounds Derby at Kentucky (Turf) at his most recent appearance on August 30. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in four starts, including two wins and two placings. Has found the right race. SIR GREYLIND (9) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1710m at Fairgrounds. Has a decent record at this venue with a win and three minor placings from four starts. Well placed and should be tough to beat. CATCHING FREEDOM (3) was well fancied on the back of a couple of minor placings but could only manage ninth last start over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Worth noting Francisco Arrieta is the change of rider. Rates highly on best form so worth another chance. WINNEMAC AVENUE (4) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1710m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. Something for the Multiples: TRACK PHANTOM (6)

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kentucky in the G3 Dueling Grounds Derby August 30 over 2112m, 12 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye with 54.5kg at $8.53. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Saratoga in the G2 Jim Dandy Stakes July 26 over 1811m, 10 len behind Sovereignty carrying 56kg at $7.70. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $5,426,357.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 2:06.76 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $8.53 |
| 5/5 | 26/07/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3 | $764,526.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:49.52 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,125,000.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:55.47 | 8-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/19 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $7,812,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 2:02.31 | 18-13-7 | 15 |
| 12.5L | $6.77 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,377,179.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:50.08 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/13 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $2,012,882.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:43.01 | 10-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months got back early 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on December 20 over 1710m, 5 len behind Not This Boy with 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs September 26 2024 over 2012m defeating Native Shaman carrying 53.5kg at $3.93. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/12/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:42.69 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $29.12 |
| 5/6 | 30/08/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 3319m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 3:29.58 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $23.79 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,621.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 2:02.97 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $50.75 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3U | $390,625.00 | Pimlico | 1911m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:56.67 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $12.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $559,105.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:59.00 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.11 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1710m, 16 len behind Seize The Night with 54kg at $3.10. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on November 21 over 1710m, 6 len behind Capital Idea with 55kg at $3.13. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:44.12 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:44.88 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.13 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.62 |
| 6/6 | 28/09/2025 | 225 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.84 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2025 | 238 | G3 OPEN 4U | $402,576.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:42.89 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $755,287.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Seize The Night with 54kg at $7.70. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1710m, 6 len behind Mackman carrying 55.5kg at $6.81. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/01/2026 | 80 | ALLOW 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:44.12 | 8-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:44.26 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.81 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 108 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,140.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:36.03 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $209,265.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.82 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $210,950.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:51.40 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2025 | 127 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $212,903.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:38.74 | 8-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Remington Park in LR on December 20 over 1673m, 4 len behind Ze'bul with 54.5kg at $3.10. The run before that second last of 10 at Zia Park in LR on November 25 over 1710m, 59 len behind Heroic Move carrying 54kg at $3.70. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 49 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 | 20/12/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,855.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:43.21 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/11/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:42.81 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 59.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:41.51 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.20 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 30.4L | $44.74 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2025 | 65 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,575.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55kg | 1:37.98 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2025 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:07.84 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.47 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1207m, 6 len behind Bourbon Bash carrying 56kg at $5.30. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs November 20 over 1207m defeating Lips Say Bliss with 54.5kg at $3.94. Cannot entertain.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 4U | $201,794.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.14 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.94 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:25.47 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:36.54 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:22.46 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,849.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:21.54 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |