Santa Anita Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
COACH CRONIN (7) was well in commission last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Strong winning chance. SPECIAL CLUB (4) caught the eye last start over 1207m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), coming from the tail and running on strongly to score by a nose. J J Hernandez who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. ONE SMOKIN DUDE (1) built on his impressive record on dirt two back with a win over 1308m at Los Alamitos. Less effective on turf last time when 11th over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is one of the prime contenders. AFTERNOON NAP (3) didn't threaten when resuming last start over 1609m at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), finishing sixth, beaten 5 lengths. Has a decent second up record. Likely improver.

Jockey: Armando Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 24 len behind Cali Cat with 55.5kg at $37.50. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Los Alamitos December 13 over 1308m defeating Cody Boy with 55.5kg at $14. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 6-11-11 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $37.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:15.93 | 2-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $39,574.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:03.01 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | 278 | HCP 3U | $39,755.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:09.81 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $14.20 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $93,991.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:11.18 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $60,092.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:11.41 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Titanic Thompson carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on December 29 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Tessuto carrying 55.5kg at $17.70. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:08.95 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $15.10 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $53,599.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:09.86 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $17.70 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:02.88 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $39,574.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:03.01 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $39,755.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Welfin R Orantes | 53kg | 1:09.81 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55kg | 1:09.82 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 5 len behind Cali Cat carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on October 12 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Arrakis with 56kg at $5.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1609m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:34.84 | 3-5-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 0:56.36 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.90 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:07.64 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 07/09/2025 | 204 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,853.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 0:56.40 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.52 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,387.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:07.82 | 8-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Santa Anita Turf January 15 over 1207m defeating Gold Council with 55.5kg at $17.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Los Alamitos on December 13 over 1308m, 2 len behind One Smokin Dude carrying 56kg at $3.10. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:15.93 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:57.12 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $56,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:10.59 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:15.16 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $63,566.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1710m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:44.13 | 2-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $26.60 |

Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 36 days. Last run 4th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on January 15 over 1207m, 8 len behind Irish Royalty carrying 56kg at $16.50. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Los Alamitos on September 19 over 1106m, 11 len behind Otro Mas carrying 56.5kg at $17.60. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 118 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | FM | Armando Aguilar | 56kg | 1:08.37 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 348 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Fernandez Eduard Kennis Rojas | 56.5kg | 1:02.86 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $37,572.00 | Fresno | 1106m | Fast | Hugo Herrera | 57.5kg | 1:03.91 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 01/09/2024 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $111,765.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 0:56.40 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |
| 9/11 | 25/08/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $116,743.00 | Usa - Del Mar Turf | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 0:56.66 | 9-11-9 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $22.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $39,939.00 | Santa Rosa Turf | 1006m | FM | Hugo Herrera | 56.5kg | 0:57.26 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 9 at Los Alamitos on December 13 over 1308m, 6 len behind One Smokin Dude with 54.5kg at $12.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Los Alamitos on September 13 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Stolen Treasure with 53.5kg at $10.80. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 54.5kg | 1:15.93 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.90 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 104 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $70,336.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | 1:10.63 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:03.76 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/04/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $103,834.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.71 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.30 |
| 8/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Usa - Santa Anita Turf | 1207m | Good | Asa Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:09.80 | 7-9-8 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Titanic Thompson with 55.5kg at $2. The race before that won by 3 len at Los Alamitos December 14 over 1408m defeating Baladi with 56.5kg at $3.40. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:08.95 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $50,536.00 | Los Alamitos | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:21.97 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/11 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.35 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $39,755.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:09.81 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2025 | 330 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56kg | 1:09.82 | 9-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $44,798.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:37.58 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 34.8L | $14.00 |