Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
WARM SUN AND BREW (7) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track. Leading contender. STRAIT UP COUNTRY (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 2.25 lengths at today's track and distance when resuming from a layoff last time out. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. CULLEN J (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. SIR PERCIVAL (2) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Turf). Strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Cali Cat carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Del Mar on November 16 over 1308m, 8 len behind Berlin Wall carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. Winning hope.
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 | 10/01/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:16.78 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $10.30 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:08.02 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 146 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 0:57.08 | 1-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $106,181.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 0:55.82 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Baze
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Cali Cat with 55.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track October 5 over 1207m defeating Warm Sun And Brew carrying 55.5kg at $34.70. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | 97 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.20 |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $34.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55kg | 0:57.84 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $35.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 14 len behind Irish Royalty with 55.5kg at $17.20. The run before that 4th of 9 at Del Mar on November 30 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Mr Disrespectful with 56kg at $9.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.20 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:43.88 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:35.28 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:33.51 | 4-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $34.10 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:35.72 | 1-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $20.10 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56kg | 1:35.67 | 9-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $50.80 |

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on October 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sir Percival with 55.5kg at $33.20. Went for a spell before returning won by 2.25 len at this track January 15 over 1609m defeating Hardtobebetternow with 56kg at $4.80. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 102 | MDN 45 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:36.27 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.3 len this track March 16 over 1609m defeating Shapoval with 55.5kg at $7.60. On debut third of 11 at this track January 19 2025 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind No Poking Around with 55.5kg at $70. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 328 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 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2025 | 34 | MDN 35 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:36.13 | 3-8-9 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:36.70 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $70.00 |

Jockey: Welfin Orantes
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 8 len behind Irish Royalty carrying 55.5kg at $54. At only start last preparation won by a nose at Del Mar November 7 over 1609m defeating Shapoval with 56.5kg at $6.20. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 3-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $54.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | 174 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,382.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:36.53 | 1-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 3/12 | 17/05/2025 | 232 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55kg | 1:17.94 | 1-7-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $13.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2024 | 34 | MDN 35 | $79,412.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:35.27 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56.5kg | 1:43.42 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $21.50 |
| 12/12 | 28/07/2024 | 49 | MDN 3U | $112,782.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | K Desormeaux | 56.5kg | 1:35.69 | 4-9-12 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 4 len behind Irish Royalty with 55.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Del Mar November 9 over 1609m defeating Hardtobebetternow with 55.5kg at $2.50. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.37 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:36.52 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Vodka Vodka with 56kg at $49.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1609m, 3 len behind Vodka Vodka carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 99 | LR OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 1:48.12 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $49.60 |
| 5/9 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:33.51 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $16.10 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,581.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 56.5kg | 1:35.67 | 12-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $26.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $29.10 |
| 5/7 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 57kg | 1:34.84 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $47.60 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,312.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 1:49.15 | 10-6-10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $31.40 |