Saratoga Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming
WORKS FOR ME (3) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 0.1 lengths back in second over 1207m at Aqueduct (Turf). Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. FINAL VERDICT (8) is a handy galloper who was a neck from the winner in third when resuming last start over 1207m at Aqueduct. Among the leading chances. WHAT'S UP BRO (10) finished fourth two runs back at Aqueduct (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths as favourite after being in contention on the turn over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. URBAN LEGEND (5) raced below his best last time when sixth over 1006m at Churchill Downs (Turf), beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. Something for the Multiples: REFUEL (7)

Jockey: Abner Adorno
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Laurel LR April 19 over 1106m defeating Witty carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Pimlico in LR on May 17 over 1006m, 13 len behind Witty carrying 56kg at $15.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $195,312.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | Good | Abner Adorno | 56kg | 0:59.61 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $15.10 |
1/9 | 19/04/2025 | 168 | LR OPEN 3U | $159,744.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Abner Adorno | 54.5kg | 1:02.40 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.90 |
2/7 | 02/11/2024 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,971.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:02.24 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
6/10 | 17/10/2024 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,283.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:07.98 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
5/5 | 21/09/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $367,647.00 | Parx | 1006m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 57kg | 0:58.31 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $5.40 |
4/5 | 26/08/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,610.00 | Parx | 1006m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 0:58.67 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 9 at Kentucky on September 1 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Axthelm with 56kg at $4.20. Won previous preparation first up favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Presque Isle Downs June 6 2023 over 1207m defeating Italian Symphony with 53.5kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 01/09/2024 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $308,824.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
5/8 | 14/06/2024 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $212,991.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:02.74 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.62 |
2/7 | 06/05/2024 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $64,220.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 0:55.33 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 22/03/2024 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $123,077.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:08.21 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.43 |
5/8 | 09/03/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $192,308.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:10.79 | 3-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $10.26 |
1/8 | 27/01/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $114,370.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:17.97 | 8-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.53 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct on May 4 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Felix carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Aqueduct LR November 9 over 1207m defeating Jean Valjean with 53.5kg at $24.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 04/05/2025 | 176 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:07.29 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 09/11/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:08.42 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $24.10 |
3/9 | 18/10/2024 | 68 | LR OPEN 3 | $195,087.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:06.85 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.15 |
5/9 | 11/08/2024 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $230,415.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:02.87 | 8-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $19.80 |
1/5 | 27/06/2024 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $128,399.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:09.23 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
2/10 | 18/05/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Trevor McCarthy | 53.5kg | 1:08.38 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on April 9 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Chiseler carrying 53.5kg at $5.36. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Aqueduct in LR on November 18 2023 over 1207m, 10 len behind Nothing Better carrying 54.5kg at $26.
Last Starts 59 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 | 09/04/2025 | 150 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:03.85 | 9-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.36 |
6/9 | 10/11/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:09.23 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.85 |
1/12 | 05/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,832.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:08.35 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |
4/11 | 01/09/2024 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $147,059.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:01.88 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.65 |
3/9 | 26/07/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $172,932.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:01.35 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.55 |
4/6 | 06/07/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $153,383.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:06.85 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1006m, 3 len behind Clear The Air with 55.5kg at $2.74. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 9 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Chiseler with 53.5kg at $3.45.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $214,058.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:55.18 | 11-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $2.74 |
2/10 | 09/04/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.85 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.45 |
6/10 | 28/02/2025 | 105 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,200.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 0:54.22 | 4-1-6 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $3.40 |
7/10 | 15/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 0:55.79 | 8-2-7 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $3.95 |
1/12 | 11/10/2024 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:02.81 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.37 |
2/8 | 01/09/2024 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $161,765.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:01.61 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run in a small field at Aqueduct on May 10 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Seeking Unity carrying 56kg at $3.75. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Gulfstream Park on March 29 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Sherlock's Jewel with 54.5kg at $25.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:36.47 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.75 |
3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $153,724.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:33.23 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $25.20 |
7/10 | 28/02/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,200.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 0:54.22 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $24.30 |
5/7 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,200.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 0:55.37 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
1/9 | 29/12/2024 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,991.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 0:56.02 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
4/6 | 16/11/2024 | 212 | ALLOW 3U | $140,030.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after a year 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on April 27 over 1006m, 4 len behind Mattingly with 54.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park March 6 2024 over 1006m defeating And Uwish carrying 54.5kg at $2.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 27/04/2025 | 361 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,054.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 0:54.24 | 5-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
9/12 | 01/05/2024 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:02.90 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.28 |
3/12 | 07/04/2024 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,025.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:02.83 | 6-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
1/6 | 06/03/2024 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $140,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 0:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 02/02/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $135,053.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 0:54.99 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Aqueduct on May 4 over 1207m, neck behind Felix carrying 56kg at $5.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 8 2023 over 1106m, neck behind Gary's Flying Lion carrying 55.5kg at $16.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 04/05/2025 | 169 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:07.29 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
6/11 | 16/11/2024 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:03.24 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.71 |
1/8 | 27/09/2024 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $135,294.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:09.41 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 01/09/2024 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $161,765.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:01.61 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |
1/8 | 14/08/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $107,527.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:02.47 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.40 |
3/10 | 13/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $105,263.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:02.17 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Santa Anita in the G2 Eddie D Stakes September 28 over 1308m, 13 len behind First Peace carrying 55.5kg at $42.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Woodbine April 28 2024 over 1006m defeating Old Chestnut carrying 56kg at $6.60.
Last Starts 252 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 | 28/09/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,102,941.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:11.56 | 3-11-11 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $42.80 |
9/9 | 01/09/2024 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $308,824.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 8-7-9 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $4.96 |
3/5 | 10/08/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN 4U | $460,829.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:04.41 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
8/8 | 28/07/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $180,451.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:01.12 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $16.40 |
3/8 | 29/06/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $302,115.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | Good | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:09.75 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $18.30 |
4/7 | 01/06/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $203,927.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:09.79 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.15 |