Delaware Park

17:30

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AARAJ looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and can't be faulted for consistency. The Heights and Woke Up In Love could run well too.

Notion To Tapit

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 8-73844

Comment: Split Fight Fiercely (second) and Woke Up In Love (last) last month when fourth of five in a claimer; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and form could be levelling off; facing a testing assignment and is up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	15/1	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	131/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	261/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/1	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	737/10	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	359/5	-

Aaraj

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Irving Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 342413

Comment: A C&D winner; has been consistent of late; respectable effort (beaten just under 4l) at Parx over 5½f (claimer) last month; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; jockey booking is a positive; capable if in the mood so should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	21/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-

Ascendance

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Kenneth Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 331734

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise; far from disgraced (beaten 4l, Laurel Park) three weeks ago in a claimer; should get involved as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	111/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/5	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	5/1	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	159/10	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	44/5	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	91/10	-

Fight Fiercely

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 159-2

Comment: Was thereabouts (second of five, 22-1) over 5½f here (claimer) last month when having two of these behind on debut for this trainer; makes limited appeal as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	106/5	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	297/10	-
17/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/10	-
28/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/1	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	253/10	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	129/2	-

Woke Up In Love

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 8/7-12 F: 26756

Comment: Finished last of six on Saturday in a claimer; one-time useful performer and has won six races from 5½f to 1m½f; calmer waters here (in for $5k, $12.5k tag last time); he has a shout as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/5	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	49/10	-

Strong Finish

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Robert Klesaris Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 443-2

Comment: Close up second back down to 5½f at Laurel Park last month in a claimer; showing consistent form and has achieved three wins from 14 career runs; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
12/04/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
17/03/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-
02/03/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	91/10	-
27/01/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
12/01/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	43/10	-

The Heights

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 14421

Comment: Came out on top by just over 2l in a claimer when dropped back to this distance two weeks ago; managed two wins in his last five outings; may be involved as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear and the lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	52/5	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	76/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	63/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	77/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-

Mogalu

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Jose Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6075-4

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $10k; hard enough to fancy as no great record on second run back following a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	148/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	50/1	-
01/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	101/10	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	19/1	-
26/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	183/10	-
06/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	79/2	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

18:00

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY MAN WOODY looks a solid choice. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is proven at the trip. Ghost Stalker and Beach Cowboy must be on the shortlist.

Petulant Delight

Jockey: Franklin Jr Gonzalez Trainer: Carlos Caban Age/Wt: 10/8-9 F: 026147

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 16-75) but shown all winning form at Parx (16 successes); not disgraced when seventh of eight in a claimer at Parx (muddy track) last month; $6.3k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); this looks a fair heat so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	269/10	-
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/5	-
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/2	-
16/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	23/1	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	32/1	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	317/10	-

Ghost Stalker

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Thomas Waltke Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 645436

Comment: Finished last of six (muddy track) 36 days ago upped to 1m in an optional claimer; track has proven suitable before; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $12.5k); should not be ruled out despite defeat last time as finished third two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	263/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	161/5	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/10	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	257/10	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	151/5	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-

Beach Cowboy

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: III A Allen, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 616321

Comment: Easy winner (6l) in a claimer at Laurel Park five weeks ago; wins-runs record of 4-15; hard to ignore as recent win suggests he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	14/5	-

Mean Tweets

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Pedro Posadas Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 36145

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in a claimer 22 days ago; C&D winner although not added to that in previous seven tries but useful in this grade; claiming tag drops to $6.3k (from $15k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	259/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	101/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	39/5	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-

Midnight Getaway

Jockey: Teresa Salazar Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 5/8-0 F: 0-6333

Comment: Often been there or thereabouts lately; possible that there's no more in the locker; not disgraced when third of five in a claimer last month; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	216/5	-
21/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	323/10	-
08/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	117/10	-

My Man Woody

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Irving Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 513252

Comment: Decent effort when 12-1 runner-up over 5½f at Parx (claimer) 24 days ago; claiming tag drops to $6.3k (from $10k); in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	119/10	-
28/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-
12/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
07/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
24/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
26/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	124/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

18:30

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READY TO ROCKNROLL looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast. C. C. Foxii and Happy This Day should also be in the mix.

Electrica

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Pedro Posadas Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 00862

Comment: Promoted to runner-up after passing the post in third in a maiden claimer a week ago; seems to be improving based on last two runs; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	428/5	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1231/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	429/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	386/5	-
23/10/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	356/5	-

Great Moon

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 42

Comment: Bit disappointing when finished runner-up, beaten 9l over 5½f at Laurel Park (maiden claimer) last month; class riser as runs for a $20k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	13/10	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	2/1	-

Mariah Kathryn

Jockey: Angel Castillo Trainer: Trevor Gallimore Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 756

Comment: Not disgraced in sixth in a maiden claimer at Parx 53 days ago; still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce) and been out of sorts of late; drops in trip; now moved up in the grades (in for $20k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	191/10	-
23/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	126/5	-
16/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	127/10	-
04/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	82/5	-
14/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1049/10	-
01/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	329/10	-

Bella Creed

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Cesar Nambo Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-65358

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten; not disgraced when eighth here over 6f (maiden claimer) last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	87/10	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/1	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/2	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	147/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/5	-

Ruby River

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 76032

Comment: Has found improvement of late; had a couple of these behind her when second here in a maiden claimer 13 days ago; in for a $20k tag here, up from $12.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	89/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/10	-

High Hearts

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Christophe Seale Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4237

Comment: Four-race maiden but has managed to finish second; failed to land a blow when seventh of 12 in a maiden claimer 27 days ago (bumped at the start) upped to 1m½f; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $16k tag last time); down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	117/10	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	141/10	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	119/10	-

Devlish Gal

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2357

Comment: Finished behind Ruby River (bumped at the start, muddy track) 36 days ago when favourite and finishing last of seven in a maiden claimer; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($16k last time); third at Oaklawn Park in April and hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/10	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	53/10	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	8/5	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	12/5	-
16/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	51/5	-

Quite So

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

Comment: Goldencents gets winners on the turf; moves down to an easier grade (in for $20k); could improve from her debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	293/10	-

C. C. Foxii

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-676

Comment: Tailed off in a maiden claimer upped to 1m last month; one to note as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	111/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	578/25	-

Ful Of Shenanigans

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 49-6

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the fourth time of asking; unable to land a blow when sixth of seven in a maiden special weight at Charles Town (sluggish at the start, muddy track) in April; this is a step down in class but others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	15/2	-
10/08/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	413/10	-

Sweet And Feisty

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Cesar Nambo Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 5-0336

Comment: Split Ruby River (second) and Bella Creed (eighth) over 6f here (maiden claimer) posting a creditable effort to finish sixth last month; has kicked on in her last couple of races; now moved up in the grades (in for $20k); this looks a decent race so difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	147/5	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	63/5	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	179/5	-
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	278/5	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	92/5	-

Happy This Day

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Milan Milosevic Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 24

Comment: Came home fourth, beaten 5l, (Laurel Park) last month in a maiden special weight; has shown some ability on occasion and ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	13/2	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	139/5	-

Fifth Of June

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Stable not renowned for getting debutant winners; been active in workouts; sole debutant in the line up.

Ready To Rocknroll

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2249-2

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; beaten into second when 11-10 at Laurel Park over 5½f (maiden claimer) 41 days ago; difficult to oppose if building on promise shown last time and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	11/10	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	261/50	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	33/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

19:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CASINO NIGHT is chasing a second win over this C&D and has proved he can get his head in front. Sharp Red Eagle can give the selection most to think about.

Kaz Creed

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6475

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 2½l in a claimer (close behind Sir Mendel) two weeks ago; claiming tag now upped from $5k; hard to ignore as recent display was promising and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/10	-
11/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/10	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/10	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/2	-

Casino Night

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Thomas Waltke Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 22133

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; creditable third on first outing for new trainer a week ago (bumped at the start) upped to 1m in a claimer; now down in class (in for $7.5k from $12.5k); plenty of appeal if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-

Otter Creek

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-1566

Comment: Last of six in an optional claimer upped to 1m three weeks ago; his best form stacks up so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/2	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-
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	-

Sir Mendel

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: -54674

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park a year ago; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) here over 6f (claimer) on debut for this trainer two weeks ago; in for a $7.5k tag here, up from $6.3k last time; others appeal more as his recent speed figures are down on several rivals here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	17/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	8/1	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	78/5	-

Sir Banana Brian

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 50566

Comment: Achieved only a sole win; beaten 6l in sixth in a claimer (Gulfstream Park) three weeks ago; tag has been dropped to $5k; now racing on dirt for the first time; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	557/10	-
18/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	207/10	-
02/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/5	-
21/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	237/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	29/1	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	159/5	-

Aves Makin' Waves

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Susan Crowell Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 531964

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Monmouth Park last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $5k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	20/1	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	303/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	91/10	-
24/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
04/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
30/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-

Sharp Red Eagle

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 8-45

Comment: Beaten 11l (fifth) at Penn National last month in an optional claimer; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	25/2	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	267/10	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	81/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	278/5	-
06/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	206/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	79/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BELLA ESTRELA might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Miss Serafina and My Ronda should also be considered.

Bounty Killah

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 271234

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; finished just behind Nicky Jolene when fourth in an optional claimer last month upped to 1m½f; difficult to fancy as has a lot on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	97/10	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
08/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/2	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-

Spooky Gal

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Jr Edward Coletti, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 46219

Comment: Finished ninth, beaten 6l, over 1m½f here (allowance race) two weeks ago; has kicked on in her last couple of races; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	689/10	-
21/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
07/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	127/10	-
19/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
28/01/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	42/5	-

Blonde Samaritan

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 7-639

Comment: Finished ninth, beaten 10l, over 1m½f here (optional claimer) last month; possible that there's no more in the locker but this is her level; jockey booking heightens interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	41/1	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	44/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	189/10	-
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	-

Delayed

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-561

Comment: Came out on top by 2½l over 1m at Laurel Park (maiden claimer) when opening her account at the fifth time of asking in May; stepped up on her last two starts.

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	-

Ritz On Broadway

Jockey: Teresa Salazar Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 32565-

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of seven in September in a claimer; only once has she got into the winners' enclosure; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
11/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
30/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-

My Ronda

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-19

Comment: Beaten 10l into ninth last month in an allowance optional claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice; eased in class with tag standing at $20k here; warrants respect if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	487/10	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	159/50	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	1047/100	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	569/10	-

Tesoro Rossa

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-6461

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; problems at the start (bumped) when an easy winner six weeks ago upped to 1m½f (sloppy track) in a maiden claimer; makes limited appeal as may find this tougher stepping out of maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/1	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	341/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	74/5	-

Centeya

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Cesar Alcala Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 331

Comment: Narrow scorer in a maiden claimer at Tampa Bay Downs when getting off the mark at the fifth time of asking in April; has kicked on in her last couple of races; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	19/5	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	49/10	-
04/10/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	32/5	-

Bella Mama

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 97-

Comment: Has won at this course; been generally quiet since successful in a maiden claimer at Delaware Park last August; unable to land a blow when seventh of eight in November (Penn National) in a claimer; returns from a layoff; higher claiming tag here so up in class; difficult to build a solid case for her as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	139/5	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	52/1	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	109/5	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	226/5	-
28/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	231/10	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	207/10	-

Miss Serafina

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 22321

Comment: Opened account at the fifth time of asking when winning with a bit in hand (Laurel Park) six weeks ago in a maiden claimer; has displayed improved form on last two starts; flying form of yard an obvious plus and shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/10	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-

Nicky Jolene

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Ramon Aguayo Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 80-223

Comment: Hit and miss profile recently and low strike-rate of 1-20; finished third, beaten a fair way; closely matched with Bounty Killah on that running last month in an optional claimer; encouraging jockey booking; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/2	-
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	-

Bella Estrela

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2413

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat four weeks ago, when third in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) on debut for this trainer; has kicked on in her last couple of races; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/1	-
07/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
11/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
11/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	44/5	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	1891/100	-

Fire At Midnight

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 3237

Comment: Seventh of nine beaten 13l in an optional claimer (sloppy track) 37 days ago; has winning track form; claiming tag drops to $10k (from $16k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	41/2	-
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	-

Tanka Tough

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Sean Mcdermott Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: /3

Comment: Not beaten too far when third four weeks ago at Laurel Park in a claimer; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	57/5	-
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	-	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

21:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FREEDOM STANCE has been a winner at this track and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Lil Sebastian is another to consider.

P J's Song

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2121-6

Comment: First-time blinkers no help last month when beaten 5l (sixth of ten) in an optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last four; meeting some horses in good form and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	25/2	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	17/10	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
10/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	71/10	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	18/5	-

Aspiring Comedian

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Freya Gerlach Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-51

Comment: Big price (10-1) when winning Delaware Park optional claimer 21 days ago; despite that Delaware Park success, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	101/10	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	249/5	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	637/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/1	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	253/5	-
20/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-

Notmyfirstrodeo

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Timothy Salzman Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 625229

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when ninth of ten over 1m½f here (optional claimer) behind P j's Song, last month; suited by this C&D; jockey booking heightens interest; warrants consideration as he finished second 35 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	89/10	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	12/1	-

Freedom Stance

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Richard Sillaman Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-41

Comment: Has won here previously; has chalked up two wins from his last six; won fair and square in a claimer at Laurel Park two months ago (sloppy track) upped to this trip; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	184/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	43/5	-
18/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-

White Series

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-1563

Comment: Not beaten too far when third at Penn National five weeks ago in an optional claimer; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	193/10	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/4	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	83/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	63/5	-

Let's Have A Party

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Nesvil Bailon Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6116

Comment: Has winning form at this track; on target three times in his last seven outings; not disgraced in sixth five weeks ago in an optional claimer; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	193/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	63/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/2	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/1	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	209/10	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-

Lil Sebastian

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Justin Nixon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42-91

Comment: Readily accounted for rivals in a claimer at Laurel Park 33 days ago; on target twice in his last six outings; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	31/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/1	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	403/10	-
28/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

22:00

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CINDER BLOCK will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Who's Counting, Recker Point and Hidden Path could also have a role to play.

Traffic Master

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-33611

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 24 to date) and out to complete a hat-trick; got home in front by a short head in an allowance race (Laurel Park) 41 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
07/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	38/5	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-

War Master

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 241433

Comment: A previous winner here; consistent lately; not beaten too far (just over 4l) over 7f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) last month; up in distance by an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
26/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-

Pappy's Revenge

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5125-4

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) two weeks ago when beaten 12l in an allowance optional claimer; a winner over C&D; useful at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	44/5	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	5337/100	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
13/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-

Villain

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 148-75

Comment: Not really built on success in an allowance race last August at Monmouth Park; fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing fifth of nine in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park (bumped at the start) four weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	55/2	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	331/20	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	27/1	-
11/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	101/5	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	327/10	-

Crabs N Beer

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-15976

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth at Laurel Park over 6f (stakes) last month; winner of six races from 5½f to 1m½f but subpar since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Mahoning Valley five months ago; this is a step down in class but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	121/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 10	263/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	439/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	91/10	-

Goodbye Note

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Hamilton Smith Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 29-796

Comment: Finished just behind Villain when sixth in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park last month; a winner three times from 23 runs (6½f-1m½f) but not really built on success in an allowance race last August at Timonium; hard enough to fancy as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	271/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	277/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	191/5	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	34/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	173/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	111/10	-

Recker Point

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 9-465

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise and one-time useful performer; not beaten that far in fifth (6l) in an allowance optional claimer (Oaklawn Park) in May; could be involved if finding his best form and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	49/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	54/5	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	257/10	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	61/10	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	153/50	-

Cinder Block

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 21371-

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; scored narrowly in an allowance race (sloppy track, Laurel Park) in September; returns from a break today; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	52/5	-
04/08/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
29/06/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	5/2	-
14/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	883/50	-

Hidden Path

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Richard Hendriks Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 47/-

Comment: Last of seven at Keeneland in 2023 in an allowance race; returns from a break here; back on the Flat; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Far Hills / Stakes / H	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / H	-	3 / 5	28/5	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / H	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
27/04/24	Foxfield / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	1 / 5	-	-
30/03/24	Camden / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	3 / 7	-	-
08/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	101/20	-

Who's Counting

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Sean Mcdermott Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 42/51-

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance race (Laurel Park) in September; wins-runs record of 4-17; returning from a layoff here; now back on the Flat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Great Meadow / Stakes, Grade 1 / H	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
19/04/25	Middleburg / Stakes, Grade 2 / H	-	3 / 8	-	-
27/10/24	Great Meadow / Stakes, Grade 1 / H	-	4 / 4	-	-
06/10/24	Foxfield / Stakes, Grade 3 / H	-	2 / 6	-	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	88/5	-
20/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-

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Delaware Park

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Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LYRIC STREET can prove superior to her rivals. Dina's Touch and Young And Pretty also merit consideration.

Lyric Street

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-7342

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; not beaten too far when second in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	5/2	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	86/5	-

Dina's Touch

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Rudy Davidson Age/Wt: 3/7-11 F: 32-53

Comment: Four-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; fair effort last month in a maiden claimer; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	57/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	387/5	-

Young And Pretty

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Victor Barboza Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-426

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 18l, over 6½f at Gulfstream Park (maiden special weight) 42 days ago; the Victor Barboza outfit is running hot currently; has shown some ability on occasion and likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	87/10	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	89/10	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	37/2	-

Cashpoint

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: William Meister Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 533-43

Comment: Beaten 11l into third 49 days ago upped to 1m½f (Penn National) in a maiden claimer; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $10k tag last time); she looks up against it as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
28/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/10	-
11/05/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
23/02/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/5	-
30/01/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	17/5	-

Fiveclocksomewhere

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Susan Cooney Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 23-452

Comment: Beaten just over 1l (muddy track) five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; has kicked on in her last couple of races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	203/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	91/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	107/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	154/5	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	123/2	-

Got Game

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-

Comment: Solid debut run at Oaklawn Park at 9-1 in December; returns from a break here; claiming value now drops from $65k; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	9/1	-

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