Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SKATE AWAY (5) looks to kick off this prep the way he ended the last ten months ago when he scored over 1710m at Keeneland. Has an impressive two wins from three career starts. Expecting a bold showing. FORGED STEEL (6) started at $3.60 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 5 lengths at this track (Turf) over 1710m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ICELANDER (4) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins before a last-start second over 1408m at this track. This looks a winnable race. OUTOFTHEDARK (3) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just half a length from the winner in second over 1646m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Saratoga June 6 over 1811m, 21 len behind Malarchuk with 57kg at $19.20. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Aqueduct January 12 2024 over 1811m, 8 len behind Rungius carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:48.23 | 3-7-7 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $19.20 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,625.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:36.47 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $134,707.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 2:19.42 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $8.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2025 | 54 | CLM 4U | $99,518.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:39.53 | 2-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $9.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/01/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $135,484.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:36.61 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $23.40 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $144,597.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $16.80 |
Jockey: Hector Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing 4th in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 7 len behind Mr Penny Pincher with 53.5kg at $26.10. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Belterra Park on August 28 over 1207m, 10 len behind Sergeant Gump with 54kg at $7.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/01/2026 | 135 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:23.10 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.10 |
| 4/5 | 28/08/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 3U | $24,806.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | 1:12.02 | 2-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $46,190.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 52kg | 1:10.79 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 02/06/2025 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $46,190.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.82 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $182,250.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:10.57 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.40 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2025 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:10.07 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Alonso Quinonez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at this track on December 6 over 1646m, 6 len behind Hades carrying 55kg at $5.90. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1646m, 0.5 len behind Twilight Dancer with 54kg at $10.70. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:41.39 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.70 |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Canterbury Park | 1710m | Good | Alonso Quinonez | 53.5kg | 1:44.68 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $14.40 |
| 2/4 | 21/08/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,760.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:37.34 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Canterbury Park | 1710m | Good | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:45.59 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,226.00 | Canterbury Park | 1408m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Mr Penny Pincher with 54.5kg at $2.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track December 10 over 1408m defeating Gianluca Be Lucky carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/01/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:23.10 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:24.71 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $50,382.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | 1:17.01 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2025 | 281 | HCP 3U | $62,405.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | 1:01.66 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $50,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $47,766.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:42.26 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a ten months break. Not seen since winning by 0.3 len Keeneland April 9 over 1710m defeating Lion Of Justice with 54.5kg at $7.18. On debut fourth of 9 at Gulfstream Park January 11 2025 over 1207m, 10 len behind River Thames carrying 53.5kg at $17.30. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 303 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 | 09/04/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.30 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.18 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:51.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:10.27 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $17.30 |
Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 5 len behind Mo Trump with 54kg at $3.60. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on December 6 over 1646m, 1.5 len behind Hades with 53.5kg at $2.30. Follow him up in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:42.20 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:08.64 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.45 |
| 6/14 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $52.51 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $116,279.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:32.78 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/07/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:23.25 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Jose Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 7th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Extrasexybigdaddee carrying 53.5kg at $6.20. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 6 over 1646m, 2.5 len behind Hades with 55kg at $8.20. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $42,601.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:43.54 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:45.95 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $16.66 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $11.56 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2025 | 118 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:43.42 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $46.50 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,375.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:35.94 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on December 6 over 1646m, 7 len behind Hades carrying 55kg at $14.30. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Prairie Meadows May 26 2024 over 1609m defeating I Got A Guy carrying 54kg at $1.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $14.30 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $49,694.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:36.04 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.40 |
| 2/4 | 25/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,140.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:38.55 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,140.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:36.03 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $13.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,765.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | A Birzer | 56kg | 1:43.64 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,031.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | A Birzer | 56kg | 1:42.52 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |