Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
AJAAYB (2) finished fourth over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 20. Now under the care of new trainer Victor Barboza Jr. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. LIFE IS PRECIOUS (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3.5 lengths away in third over 1308m at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BIG PARADISE (7) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 1207m in stakes class at Gulfstream Park (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Sits handy in the run. Has the class to find the winners' list. ROAR OF THE BEAST (6) has been freshened up since he finished tenth over 1710m in Listed grade at Gulfstream Park (Turf) eight weeks ago. Better than last start and is a chance in this line up.

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Churchill Downs November 20 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Echo Again carrying 54.5kg at $12.57. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs May 17 over 1308m, 9 len behind Holster carrying 56kg at $12.11. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 79 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 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:10.14 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.57 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:09.58 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $45.47 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:08.43 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $67.76 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:09.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.46 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:09.28 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.08 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:09.02 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.02 |

Jockey: Ubardo Casique
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on September 23 2023 over 1408m, 9 len behind Big And Classy with 54kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park on April 29 2023 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Yes I Am Free with 54kg at $8.40. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 868 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 | 23/09/2023 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $100,464.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | S Zapico | 54kg | 1:22.58 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2023 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,031.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | S Zapico | 56kg | 1:03.11 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.80 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2023 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $89,552.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 0:56.57 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2023 | 235 | ALLOW 3U | $89,552.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 0:56.22 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $8.40 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2022 | 65 | LR OPEN 3U | $217,707.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | 1:01.49 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2022 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | 1:04.71 | 6-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on January 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Damon's Mound with 53.5kg at $8.10. The race before that 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on December 24 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Jack's Promise carrying 53.5kg at $8.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:09.29 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,821.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:10.38 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 7/7 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 52kg | 1:02.82 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $15.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:16.99 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Good | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 1:22.87 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $62,016.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:09.32 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Keeneland October 4 over 1408m, 21 len behind Tap Into This carrying 54.5kg at $45.96. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Colonial Downs July 24 over 1408m, 5 len behind Grand Opening with 54.5kg at $30.20. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 126 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 | 04/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:25.47 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $45.96 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:10.00 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54.5kg | 1:09.37 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2025 | 257 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 54.5kg | 1:22.06 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $30.20 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $92,846.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:25.34 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.15 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Gulfstream Park in LR on December 13 over 1710m, 27 len behind Layabout carrying 54.5kg at $88.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on November 8 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Classic Of Course with 54kg at $4.60. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:40.73 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 27.9L | $88.60 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54kg | 1:37.57 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | M | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:37.02 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 51.5kg | 1:42.48 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.55 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $88,647.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:36.32 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Jose Ferrer
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on January 17 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Damon's Mound with 53.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 13 over 1408m, 7 len behind Back Em Up with 52.5kg at $3.80. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 1:09.29 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $61,256.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 52.5kg | 1:22.43 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 22/11/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 52.5kg | 1:02.82 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | 1:09.52 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SP | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.80 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | 223 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:23.25 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on January 18 over 1646m, 17 len behind Twilight Dancer carrying 54kg at $9.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1207m, 6 len behind Abeliefinthislivin carrying 54.5kg at $4. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/01/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:41.39 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $9.20 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:10.55 | 3-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,405.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $67,278.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56kg | 1:16.34 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:10.22 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:09.43 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Chris Landeros
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1609m, 15 len behind Britain's Kitten carrying 53.5kg at $15.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at San Isidro in LR on January 17 2025 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind The Great Cash carrying 55kg at $6.45. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/12/2025 | 298 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:35.24 | 1-8-9 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $15.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | G2 STK M 2 | $39,389.00 | Palermo | 1200m | Heavy | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 1:10.37 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | G3 STK M 2 | $36,380.00 | Palermo | 1000m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 0:55.10 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/4 | 17/01/2025 | 35 | LR STK CG 2 | $15,656.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Jorge L Peralta | 55kg | 0:56.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.45 |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | MSW M 2 | $13,869.00 | Palermo | 800m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 0:45.12 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.45 |

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1308m, 16 len behind Chrome Ghost with 53.5kg at $12.60. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at La Plata LR February 18 over 1000m defeating Vendaval Joy with 55kg at $3.25. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | 295 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:16.12 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $12.60 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2025 | 16 | G3 STK M 2 | $14,252.00 | La Plata | 1200m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 1:12.28 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2025 | 32 | LR STK M 2 | $14,188.00 | La Plata | 1000m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 0:59.23 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 17/01/2025 | 63 | LR STK CG 2 | $15,656.00 | San Isidro | 1000m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 0:56.21 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.65 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | MSW M 2 | $9,333.00 | San Isidro | 800m | FM | Borda Gonzalo Damian | 55kg | 0:44.73 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Ademar Santos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Mr Penny Pincher with 53.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Abeliefinthislivin carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 53.5kg | 1:23.10 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | 1:10.55 | 7-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,916.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | 1:11.03 | 6-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,691.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $8.20 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:08.49 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $36,697.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |