Delaware Park

17:35 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ROSE OF SHARON is top of the list. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won over this trip before, while Angel Mesa and Wild Girl could run well too.

1st	7. Rose Of Sharon Fav	2/1
2nd	1. Wild Girl	7/2
3rd	5. Alma Pura	16/1

Favourite

2/1

Rose Of Sharon

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-134

2/1

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations at 9-10 when fourth in a claimer at Parx in March; could be hard to beat if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
12/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
11/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
25/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	14/5	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	51/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Step Lightly

Jockey: Paul Luna Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16732

10/3

Comment: Missed out by a head when back to this distance 11 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $6.3k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	119/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	25/1	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	107/1	-

Wild Girl

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Wallace Neilson Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 2322

7/2

Comment: Ran well when beaten half a length at Parx 23 days ago in a claimer; managed just one success in her career to date but producing consistent form; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; must be high on list if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	71/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	189/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/2	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	387/10	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	142/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	103/5	-

Wicked Kitten

Jockey: Jose Vega Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4321-

5/1

Comment: Lost her maiden tag when scoring by 9l in October in a maiden claimer; returns from a break today; claiming tag now upped to $7.5k; with more on her plate hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
07/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/5	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	51/10	-
14/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
25/05/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-

Angel Mesa

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 149

6/1

Comment: Just her fourth outing so still early days; finished last of nine over 7f at Parx (optional claimer) five weeks ago; if excused most recent runs she would be interesting based on success three runs ago; wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	97/5	-
02/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	149/10	-
12/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	181/10	-

Stella D'amore

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 365755

16/1

Comment: Finished just behind Step Lightly when fifth 11 days ago in a claimer; struggled a bit since winning a maiden claimer at Mountaineer Park in October; tag has been raised to $7.5k; this looks a fair heat so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	84/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	8/1	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	597/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	389/10	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	98/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	593/5	-

Alma Pura

Jockey: Teresa Salazar Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 9575

16/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (claimer) three weeks ago; been generally quiet since successful in a maiden claimer at Tampa Bay Downs in November; tag has been raised to $10k; may have to settle for supporting role given many of her rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	151/10	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	293/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	341/10	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	23/1	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	93/10	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	351/10	-

Delaware Park

18:04 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SIMMERING looks a solid choice. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and can't be faulted for consistency.

1st	3. Compass Fire 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	2. Thea's Theme	8/1
3rd	1. Amirati	8/1

Favourite

4/5

Simmering

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6222

4/5

Comment: Has won four times from 5½f up to 1m and produced a string of consistent efforts; finished second when 4-5 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (claimer), managing to get across to lead from stall seven 33 days ago; difficult to oppose as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and her recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Compass Fire

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Christophe Seale Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-0675

5/2

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of six in a claimer 49 days ago at Tampa Bay Downs, behind Simmering; has proven competitive in a race of this nature and successful three times from 5f to 1m; capable if in the mood so deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/1	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/1	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	45/2	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-

Amirati

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: -45688

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced when eighth of ten over 5½f at Penn National (claimer) 27 days ago; possible that there's no more in the locker and achieved each of her four career wins at Tampa Bay Downs; now moved up in the grades (in for $5k); others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	347/5	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	331/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	63/5	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	129/10	-

Thea's Theme

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 17430-

8/1

Comment: Good course-and-distance record (three wins); stumbled at the start when finishing last of ten (Penn National) six months ago in a claimer; returns from a layoff here; higher claiming tag here so up in class; her best looks to be behind her and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	87/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	281/10	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	196/5	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
14/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	101/5	-

Illusion Of Hope

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 427-

10/1

Comment: Close up behind Amirati when seventh in a claimer at Penn National in November; has winning form at this track; she can be competitive at this level; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	13/5	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/1	-
16/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	69/5	-
09/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-
11/02/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/1	-

Gold Time Vixen

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Willie Kee Age/Wt: 7/8-1 F: 705

25/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of ten at Charles Town 19 days ago in a claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker and not won for some time now; hard to fancy as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	384/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	1141/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	89/1	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	573/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	72/1	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	187/5	-

Delaware Park

18:33 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GREAT QUALITY is a one-time winner at this track and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Otter Creek and Grim Reaper could run well too.

1st	5. Grim Reaper Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Set For Life	14/1
3rd	1. Boyd's Band	16/1

Favourite

11/8

Grim Reaper

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -661

11/8

Comment: Improved form the last twice; shed maiden status at the sixth time of asking back down to this trip at Gulfstream Park 41 days ago in a maiden claimer; yard is ticking along nicely; pleasing in most recent trackwork and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/5	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	144/5	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	47/5	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	579/20	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	313/50	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	2/1	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

Great Quality

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 12-

13/8

Comment: Not beaten far in an optional claimer (muddy track) in September; few miles on the clock with this his third race; a previous winner here; returns from a break today; impressed on most recent trackwork and must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	21/10	-
15/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Otter Creek

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-15

13/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Evangeline Downs (beaten 7l) last month in a stakes; just his fourth outing so still early days; runs in claiming company for the first time; should figure if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	66/5	-
18/01/25	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	151/5	-

Lou's Birthday

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 106

7/1

Comment: Was held in sixth (dropped back to 5½f, Laurel Park) four weeks ago in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $30k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	109/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	367/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
17/08/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
24/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-

Set For Life

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Nesvil Bailon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-8525

14/1

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in a claimer at Laurel Park (muddy track) 32 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	219/10	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	477/5	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	383/10	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Boyd's Band

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Jaclyn Reed Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: /241-

16/1

Comment: Has found improvement of late; narrow success in a maiden claimer in September, getting off the mark at the eighth attempt; returns from a break today; may find this tougher stepping up from maiden claiming level hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/1	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	347/10	-
13/07/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/5	-
23/06/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	433/10	-
27/05/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	373/10	-

Ben's Hero

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Steve Klesaris Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 35-13

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; not disgraced in third in a claimer at Colonial Downs in March; booking of Jaime Rodriguez takes the eye; can be on the premises if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	83/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	177/10	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/5	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	103/10	-

Delaware Park

19:02 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CENTRAL AVENUE met traffic problems when fifth last time and can come out on top with more improvement in her. Magic Eight Ball and Rowsie Express also warrant respect.

1st	1. Central Avenue Fav	6/4
2nd	5. Honor Cat 2nd Fav	13/8
3rd	6. Rowsie Express	9/1

Favourite

6/4

Central Avenue

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3/24-5

6/4

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth at Keeneland (dropped back to 7f) last month (sloppy track) in an allowance race; not had much racing for her age; needs to be taken seriously if finding her best form and she didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	469/50	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
25/11/23	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	73/10	-
07/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 6	93/5	-
31/08/23	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	51/10	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

Honor Cat

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-147

13/8

Comment: Achieved each of her two career wins at Oaklawn Park; last of seven in a stakes allowance (Oaklawn Park) last month; this is a step down in class but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	83/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	25/2	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	99/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	49/2	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	379/50	-
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-

Magic Eight Ball

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-5441

6/1

Comment: Did it nicely in a claimer (Laurel Park, muddy track) four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; successful twice in her last five starts; could be interesting despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/20	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	51/10	-

Mischievousness

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Lacey Gaudet Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 10-84

15/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Laurel Park (beaten 8l) upped to 1m four weeks ago on debut outing for new trainer in an allowance race; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	37/5	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	8 / 8	199/10	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	644/25	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	117/50	-
14/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
13/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-

Rowsie Express

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-432

9/1

Comment: Ran encouragingly when just under 4l second in an allowance race at Laurel Park (sloppy track) last month; consistent performer and four-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m); should not be far away if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
27/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
06/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
01/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-

Plinko Chip

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 3164

20/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Oaklawn Park last month in a stakes; might find this company a little easier but easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	158/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	127/10	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	43/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	26/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	161/10	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	39/5	-

Delaware Park

19:31 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DELAYED has the clear edge on recent form and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Blue Ember, Quill Pen and Tanka Tough are also shortlisted.

1st	8. Heaven's Promise	4/1
2nd	11. Nicky Jolene	5/1
3rd	14. Aranciata	9/1

Favourite

10/3

Divining Smile

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Donnovan Haughton Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-3162

10/3

Comment: Bumped at the start in a claimer (Laurel Park), finished ahead of The Feisty One when runner-up at 40-1 (beaten just under 3l) last month; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	449/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	41/5	-
07/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	104/5	-

Quill Pen

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 610-

4/1

Comment: Last of 11 in October at Laurel Park in a claimer; not had much racing - fourth outing here; a course winner; returns from a layoff here; looks likely to go well if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and she didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	131/10	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
06/09/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	36/5	-

Heaven's Promise

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 96616

4/1

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) in an optional claimer at Gulfstream Park last month; she should go close if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	111/5	-
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	123/10	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	97/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	264/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	223/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

The Feisty One

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 3/7-12 F: 9-12493

9/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing third of five at Pimlico 13 days ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $16k, $20k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	209/5	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	77/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/10	-

Nicky Jolene

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Ramon Aguayo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3780-2

5/1

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing second on debut for this handler upped to this trip four weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; hit and miss profile recently but has run well here recently; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	12/1	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	28/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	47/5	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-
15/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/1	-

Aranciata

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1-986

9/1

Comment: Sixth beaten 6l in a claimer at Gulfstream Park upped to this trip 11 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	69/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	159/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	13/2	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	176/5	-
22/09/24	Meadowlands / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	239/10	-

Blonde Samaritan

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 9677-

14/1

Comment: A course winner; bumped at the start in a claimer (Laurel Park) when beaten 8l (seventh of ten) in November; returns from a layoff; others more likely as has a lot on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	263/10	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	629/10	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	473/10	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	11/5	-
22/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	163/5	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	69/2	-

Fire At Midnight

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 5-323

16/1

Comment: No impression when third of seven over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) 26 days ago; recent form has a decent look to it; C&D has proven suitable before; tag has been raised to $16k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	173/10	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	331/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	613/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	67/5	-

Major Mayhem

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 4343-6

25/1

Comment: Held when sixth of seven (Tampa Bay Downs) 26 days ago (bumped at the start) in a claimer; running on turf for the first time; claiming value now rises to $16k; this looks a decent race so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
25/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
13/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
23/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	34/5	-
08/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
25/09/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/20	-

Blue Ember

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-3089

Comment: Last of nine at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago in a claimer; first attempt at turf; warrants consideration as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	66/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	126/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	121/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	54/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	97/5	-
27/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/5	-

Delayed

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 64-561

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; won by 2½l when registering her first success at the fifth time of asking at Laurel Park 26 days ago in a maiden claimer; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	63/10	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	31/5	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	23/10	-

Tanka Tough

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Sean Mcdermott Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5/

Comment: Tailed off in a claimer at Pimlico in 2023; back on the Flat; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Montpelier / Allowance / F	-	-	-	-
01/10/23	Foxfield / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	4 / 10	-	-
15/09/23	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	81/10	-
26/08/23	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
18/08/23	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	4 / 8	-	-
09/07/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	26/5	-

Classicals Finale

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 63353

Comment: Finished fourth but subsequently promoted to third last month (Tampa Bay Downs) in a claimer; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/1	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	287/5	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-

Tapwrit Warrior

Jockey: Jose Vega Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 21-48

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth at Charles Town over 6½f (claimer) four months ago; switching to turf for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	256/5	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	191/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	29/5	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	267/10	-
05/10/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	213/10	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	9723/100	-

Delaware Park

20:00 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BALTASAR bids for a third C&D success and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Remembering Wilbur isn't out of it.

1st	5. Remembering Wilbur 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	1. Majestic Tiger	6/1
3rd	4. Rad Paisley Fav	6/5

Favourite

6/5

Rad Paisley

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1-4406

6/5

Comment: Grade looks suitable and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; not disgraced when sixth (not far behind Remembering Wilbur) two weeks ago at Pimlico in an optional claimer; has a chance as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	76/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	6/1	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	22/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Remembering Wilbur

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 11-22

9/4

Comment: A winner over C&D; admirably consistent; good effort when close up (Pimlico) two weeks ago in an optional claimer; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/1	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	99/10	-
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	52/5	-
30/05/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	66/5	-
24/02/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
14/01/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-

Baltasar

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 223162

7/2

Comment: A C&D winner; near miss at evens 11 days ago in an optional claimer; big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/10	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	9/5	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-

Majestic Tiger

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 65442

6/1

Comment: Sound effort when 20-1 second at Penn National 11 days ago in a claimer; only ride on the card for Richard Mitchell.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	201/10	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	83/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	241/4	-
11/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	129/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	163/10	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	51/2	-

Starship Mocha

Jockey: Paul Luna Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 67558

20/1

Comment: Tailed off last month at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-17) but not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Gulfstream Park in October; not hard to look beyond him with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	369/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	141/10	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	182/5	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	177/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/10	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-

Aggrandize

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 319-46

Comment: Last of six last month (Tampa Bay Downs) in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this course; this looks a fair heat so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	116/5	-
12/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	38/5	-
31/12/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/2	-
10/12/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	45/2	-
30/10/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/2	-
19/10/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	136/5	-

Delaware Park

20:29 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HANDS OF TIME is a strong pick. He has shown he can get his head in front and will be suited by this distance. Mika, Lazlo and Arctic Outbreak also have claims.

1st	7. Mika 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Harrigan	4/1
3rd	1. Sky Masterson	6/1

Favourite

6/4

Hands Of Time

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 331-4

6/4

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; finished fourth but only beaten just over 2l in an allowance race, managing to get across to lead from stall seven at Gulfstream Park last month; first attempt in claiming company; booking of Jaime Rodriguez takes the eye; shown he can win fairly recently and holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	77/20	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	33/10	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Mika

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 710-74

5/2

Comment: Found life tough when 6l back in fourth in an allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs 19 days ago; from powerful trainer; shown he can get his head in front so has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1947/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	5693/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	1673/50	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	359/100	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	321/100	-

Harrigan

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Pino Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-167

4/1

Comment: Finished last of seven two weeks ago (Monmouth Park) in a stakes; Medaglia d'Oro gets turf winners; two from four in his career so far; in first-time blinkers; drop back to claiming level so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	341/10	-
04/03/25	Parx / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	3/2	-
05/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
30/12/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-

Sky Masterson

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 314645

6/1

Comment: Generally modest form since maiden special weight success at Tampa Bay Downs four months ago; came home fifth, beaten 10l, in an allowance race (Belmont At The Big A) ten days ago; a few rivals look in good form so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	145/4	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	448/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	68/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	27/10	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	22/5	-

Hegs

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 75-1

10/1

Comment: Got home in front by a head in a maiden special weight at Evangeline Downs last month when registering his first success at the third time of asking on debut for this trainer; first run in claiming company; despite that Evangeline Downs success, has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	81/10	-
11/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	211/10	-
20/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	9/1	-

Arctic Outbreak

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 651-7

14/1

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; fair effort when beaten 3l over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) last month; in for a $75k tag here, up from $40k last time; knows how to win so might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	47/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	29/5	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	51/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	6/1	-
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	68/5	-

Hyper Venom

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 621474

Comment: Finished last of four over 6½f at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) three weeks ago; tag has been raised to $75k; a few rivals look in good form so not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	131/10	-
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	226/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	161/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	27/5	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	392/5	-

Fully Authorized

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 54462

Comment: Beaten three-quarters of a length at Tampa Bay Downs four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	46/5	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	97/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	54/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-

Lazlo

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 37-1

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; landed a narrow success in an optional claimer at Santa Anita four months ago; returns from an absence here; up in class but easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	237/10	-
10/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	61/20	-
09/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	1713/100	-

Delaware Park

20:58 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from DOCSGOTALLTHECANDY. He might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has won once at this venue previously. Maximus Speed and Stormy Hollow should also be in the hunt.

1st	5. Docsgotallthecandy Fav	6/4
2nd	3. Stormy Hollow 2nd Fav	5/1
3rd	1. Maximus Speed	11/8

Maximus Speed

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-17255

11/8

Comment: Running consistently and he meets the required standard ability wise; fair effort when beaten 4½l (sloppy track) at Laurel Park 24 days ago in a claimer; likely player if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	69/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	13/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	79/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	2/1	-

Favourite

6/4

Docsgotallthecandy

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -2321

6/4

Comment: Has won at this course; successful twice in his last six starts; landed Laurel Park maiden claimer in good style four weeks ago; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $15k); he's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	83/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	28/1	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	203/5	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Stormy Hollow

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Damon Dilodovico Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-3231

5/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; promoted to first after passing the post in runner-up, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking at Laurel Park in a maiden claimer four weeks ago; tag drops from $15k to $12.5k here; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	9/5	-

Superness

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Josue Arce Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 835576

6/1

Comment: No impression when sixth of 11 in a claimer at Parx 16 days ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; entitled to respect as shown he can be competitive fairly recently and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	58/5	-
07/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/10	-
25/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	177/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	98/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	243/5	-

Magic Hooh

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: John Sgavicchio Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 636-

20/1

Comment: Low strike-rate of 1-12; bumped at the start last June when beaten a long way on debut for new trainer in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff here; couldn't be confident about him with problems getting away from the gates becoming more evident.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	296/5	-
23/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
01/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	103/10	-
20/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/5	-
10/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
20/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-

Return Fire

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 5-5638

Comment: Behind Maximus Speed at Laurel Park when beaten 10l (eighth of nine) two months ago in a claimer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	69/2	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	153/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	71/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/5	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/10	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	11/10	-