Santa Anita Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HOWIE'S LAW (4) Won with a leg in the air by over 6L last start at Del Mar and promising career start. Will be motoring home late. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Appears as a winning threat. PRACTICAL JACK (8) Took charge of the race to win by 6L last start at this track and putting a tidy record together. Won last 2 in succession but racing in stronger company. Can take this out. SAN SABA (3) Gave away some ground when 5th last time around here. May see an upturn in form and has been racing in stronger company. Should muster plenty of early toe. Each way appeal. MARCH OF TIME (7) Gave a strong sight when 3rd beaten by 3L last run at this track. Going well this preparation. Bob Baffert stable are on a hot streak. Appears well in this.

Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $23.00 and below par performance when 4th last start at this track but up against a less competitive field. Shows good early pace. Will appreciate a good barrier. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Dyke Drayden Van | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 35 weeks and ran home into 2nd first up last preparation at Laurel Park. Drawn nicely. Back to a shorter trip. Slim possibilty.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | - | 5-8-8-8 | 2 |
| 99.99L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $4.60 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 11-9-6-9 | 10 |
| 5.85L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | GOOD | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/05/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.00 and didn't threaten when 5th last time at this venue. May see an upturn in form and will find this grade easier. Should be going forward early. Commands respect.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $59,999.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 4L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Blitzed its rivals when winning by more than 6L last start at Del Mar and showing consistent performance in races. Expected to be flashing home. Suited against these.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after break of 42 weeks. Started $23.00 and looked outclassed when 6th last start at the track but matched against less formidable competition. Leaving right out.
Last Starts 296 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 109 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | - | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 8 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.55L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.16 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2024 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last time around here and dropping in class. Should race on the speed. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1307m | FIRM | Mike E Smith | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set a strong tempo before weakening to place 3rd beaten by 3L last run at this track. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Bob Baffert stable are on fire recently. Worth a serious look.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 27/09/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase when winning by 6L last start at this track and solid career start. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1005m | FIRM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55kg | - | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |