Delaware Park

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for DANCING DENAE. He should be forgiven a disappointing latest run. Williston Warrior and Ravi are among the dangers.

1st	7. Dancing Denae	7/4
2nd	3. Housebuster Dude	8/1

Williston Warrior

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 333

7/4

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a maiden claimer when 7l third last month; nicely bred (by Cajun Breeze); he should go close as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	13/2	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-

Dancing Denae

Age/Wt: 2/8-0 F: 24225

7/4

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 10l, two weeks ago at Timonium in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice; Yedsit Hazlewood booked; has to be feared as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	44/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	87/10	-

Sin Sin

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/2

Comment: Trainer has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; recent workouts point to readiness; should be on the premises.

Housebuster Dude

Age/Wt: 2/8-5 F: 958

8/1

Comment: Beaten a long way over 1m at Colonial Downs (maiden special weight) 51 days ago; related to Grade 3 winner Queen Nekia but this now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; first run in claiming company; this is a step down in class but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	138/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	61/5	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	111/2	-

Tug

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: His sire is a rich source of sprint winners; might be one for another day; market may guide as yard doesn't have the finest record with newcomers.

Over Imagination

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: This son of Imagining is having his first race; market may be informative on his prospects.

Marcan Love

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Held sixth of nine but was making his first appearance (here, 5½f) with blinkers fitted at 7-1 53 days ago; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $30k) so down in class; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	69/10	-

Ravi

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Anthony Pecoraro debutants always command respect here; been active in workouts; looks like a player.

Delaware Park

18:17 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HAILEYSFIRSTNOTION has been a winner once over this C&D and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Spikezone and Howgreatisnate could also have a role to play.

1st	4. Howgreatisnate	9/2
2nd	5. Haileysfirstnotion	2/1
3rd	3. Spikezone	11/8

Spikezone

Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 2531P1

11/8

Comment: Has an impressive C&D record (five wins from ten runs); got the job done in an allowance optional claimer by just over 1l at Colonial Downs last month; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 5	1/2	-
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
05/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

Haileysfirstnotion

Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 311221

2/1

Comment: Unbeaten at this course after two runs; won an allowance optional claimer by just over 2l 46 days ago; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-

Chipotle

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 110111

9/2

Comment: Comes here off the back of a hat-trick; chasing a fourth C&D success after just under 2l win here last month; he can be taken on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	39/1	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-

Howgreatisnate

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-3652

9/2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; normally pretty consistent; went down by half a length last month in an allowance optional claimer; could be in the mix if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
12/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	163/4	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	38/1	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	97/10	-
29/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
22/07/23	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	37/1	-

Golden Candy

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 511135

20/1

Comment: Last of five (Penn National) last month in an allowance optional claimer; a multiple C&D winner; couldn't be confident about him given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/1	-
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	26/5	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	58/5	-

Take a Hint

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 24-315

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; behind Haileysfirstnotion here 46 days ago when last of five in an allowance optional claimer; may have to settle for supporting role as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	21/2	-

Delaware Park

18:49 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JUMPING THE GUN could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has been a winner over this C&D. Sweet Shenanigans certainly isn't out of it.

1st	5. Jumping the Gun	2/9
2nd	2. Doc's Miracle	14/1
3rd	1. Thirst for Hope	12/1

Jumping the Gun

Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 11

2/9

Comment: Unbeaten after two career runs; bids to pull off a hat-trick; gained a just over 4l success in an allowance race (muddy track) last month; can make her presence felt despite this step up in class and she has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F		-	1 / 6	4/5	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 7	8/5	-

Sweet Shenanigans

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 41

5/1

Comment: Easy maiden claimer winner when getting off the mark at the second time of asking last month; this represents a step up in class but could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 6	1/1	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 5	93/10	-

Thirst for Hope

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 314

12/1

Comment: Was behind Jumping The Gun here four weeks ago (muddy track) when beaten 10l (fourth of six) in an allowance race; hard to ignore despite this step up in class and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	19/2	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-

Doc's Miracle

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 44251

14/1

Comment: Off the mark at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer (Timonium) when winning easily last month; has displayed improved form on last two starts; this represents a step up in class but likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 5	87/10	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	23/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-

High Heel Native

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 1

20/1

Comment: Caused a debut surprise in maiden claimer running here over 5f at 8-1 last month; could improve although needs to as this step up from a maiden claimer looks tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 5	39/5	-

J Candy

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 1

25/1

Comment: Sprang 9-1 debut surprise running here over 5f in July; steps up in grade so will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 5	19/2	-

Tipmanee

Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 22

Comment: Behind Doc's Miracle in a maiden claimer (Timonium) putting in a solid effort to finish runner-up last month upped to 6½f; steps up in grade so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	12/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 7	89/5	-

Delaware Park

19:21 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ONYX TEN is a confident pick. She has winning form in her record and has won over this trip before. Devil Pays In Gold and Malibu Beauty should also be on the premises.

1st	4. Onyx Ten	5/2
2nd	5. Old Bay	10/1
3rd	2. You're the One	5/2

Devil Pays in Gold

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 221231

7/4

Comment: Successful by 4l to claim second C&D win three weeks ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	44/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-

You're the One

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 431133

5/2

Comment: Four wins over C&D and normally pretty consistent; failed to live up to market expectations when third five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/5	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-

Onyx Ten

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 32-115

5/2

Comment: No real encouragement to be gleaned after finishing fifth over 1m at Laurel Park (stakes) in March; has chalked up two wins from her last three; a stakes winner in February; back from an absence here; should have every chance with lower class a definite positive - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	1/1	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
07/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/10	-

Lucky Cougar

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 216321

11/2

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win); successful by just under 3l at Thistledown last week in an allowance race; passed over despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	142/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-

Old Bay

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 591245

10/1

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) in an allowance optional claimer (close behind You're The One) 36 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	103/10	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	107/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	508/5	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	92/5	-

Malibu Beauty

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 34-116

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 31l, two months ago at Saratoga in a Grade 2; a winner over C&D; a stakes winner in June at this track; hard to ignore now down in grade and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	87/5	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	10/1	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	28/5	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-

Delaware Park

19:53 - RESULT

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELFUEGOMASBRILANTE is the recommendation. He has shown he can get his head in front and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	1. Arjay	7/4
2nd	3. Kaladin	10/1
3rd	5. Merging Traffic	7/1

Arjay

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 285421

7/4

Comment: Successful by 1l in a maiden claimer opening his account five weeks ago; has taken a step forward the last twice; claiming value now drops to $16k; he can make a bold bid despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	3/1	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	38/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	123/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	469/100	-

Major Offensive

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 7-153

9/2

Comment: A course winner; split If I Were You (second) and Bold Licorice (fourth) here over 1m1f (claimer) when beaten 8l in third 25 days ago; must be respected if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
19/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-

If I Were You

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 023342

11/2

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals when beaten a head last month in a claimer; recent display was promising so entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/2	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	277/10	-

Merging Traffic

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 473451

7/1

Comment: Lost his maiden tag when winning by just over 1l in a maiden claimer last week; Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	47/5	-
16/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
06/08/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	189/10	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	241/10	-

Great Composer

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5412

8/1

Comment: Went close when second last month at Penn National in an optional claimer; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	83/10	-
16/07/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	107/10	-
07/06/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	4/5	-

Kaladin

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 342414

10/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; respectable effort (beaten just over 3l) in an optional claimer last month on his debut for new trainer upped to 1m; entitled to respect if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	33/5	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	241/10	-

Max Swagger

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 672348

10/1

Comment: Beaten 11l in an optional claimer splitting Bold Licorice, Shellback and Country Charlie three months ago; only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; not hard to turn elsewhere in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	47/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	15/2	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	23/2	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	307/10	-

Elfuegomasbrilante

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 127427

16/1

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh when close behind If I Were You in a claimer last month; this is his grade; big chance as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/10	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/5	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	38/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	157/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Shellback

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 77-656

25/1

Comment: Behind Country Charlie (bumped at the start) last month when beaten 6l in a claimer; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($16k last time); a lot on his plate here and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	89/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	83/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	41/1	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	343/10	-
15/03/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	183/5	-
20/09/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/5	-

Bold Licorice

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 457834

25/1

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp but last won over C&D in 2022; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 9l) in a claimer 25 days ago; tag unaltered from last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/5	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	132/5	-
06/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	223/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	39/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	219/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-

K's Storm Ready

Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 05-908

40/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; recent form is unremarkable; out of the frame when eighth 46 days ago behind two of these in an optional claimer; his claims aren't overly compelling as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1031/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	427/10	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	323/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	32/5	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	299/10	-

Pure Realization

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 6-5044

50/1

Comment: Respectable display to finish fourth, beaten just over 5l in a claimer upped to 1m 15 days ago; subpar record of 1-15; up in class (in for $20k); been struggling to get his head in front recently so couldn't be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	354/5	-
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	47/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	699/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	186/5	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	281/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	136/5	-

Electioneering

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 021

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking here over 1m (maiden claimer) when successful by just under 3l last month; claiming tag now upped to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	167/5	-

Country Charlie

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 035546

Comment: Fair effort 18 days ago in a claimer; this is his level; tag unaltered from last time ($16k); Jose Vargas a notable jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	41/10	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/10	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	23/2	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	147/10	-

Delaware Park

20:25 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PROBABLY DREAMING is a strong fancy. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and opened his career with a win. Lundi Loot represents a threat.

1st	6. Probably Dreaming	3/1
2nd	8. Lundi Loot	10/3
3rd	7. Code of Silence	16/1

Majestic Blue

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 12

11/4

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just under 3l, muddy track) with Mr. Supreme just behind 31 days ago in an allowance race; more on his plate but has a decent shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F		-	2 / 6	31/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	33/10	-

Fowl Mouth

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 1

3/1

Comment: Readily accounted for his rivals, defying a lack of previous experience (5½f, here) at 4-1 five weeks ago; should not be far away despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	19/5	-

Probably Dreaming

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 1

3/1

Comment: Gained a debut success at Laurel Park over 5½f at 3-1 in June; trainer going well a plus; plenty of appeal despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Lundi Loot

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 1

10/3

Comment: Looked good on his debut when winning by 7l (at Delaware Park over 5½f) at 6-5 two months ago; likely to be a threat despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	6/5	-

Our Day Will Come

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 411

14/1

Comment: Belied odds of 6-1 when winning by just over 2l at Timonium over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; has made an impressive start to his career with two wins from three starts and going for a hat-trick; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	6/1	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-

Mr. Supreme

Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 2U144

16/1

Comment: 4l behind the winner, Our Day Will Come, in an allowance optional claimer at Timonium when finishing last of four 15 days ago; knows how to win so must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	2/1	-
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	34/5	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	U / 12	43/10	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	19/2	-

Code of Silence

Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 2

16/1

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) when just over 2l runner-up to Mr. Supreme 50 days ago over C&D; related to Stakes winner Tattooed; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so will need to show more than he did on debut to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 7	101/10	-

Future Blues

Age/Wt: 2/8-2

40/1

Comment: This son of Divining Rod is running for the first time; interesting to see how he figures in the betting as this looks a fairly competitive event.

Delaware Park

20:57 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MAGICAL MONDAYS looks set for a big run. He has potential for improvement and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

1st	1. Picture This	10/1
2nd	2. Sam Stormy	15/2
3rd	8. Dominguez	20/1

Crabs N Beer

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 597652

13/8

Comment: Beaten a head behind Sam Stormy five weeks ago in an allowance race; a winner six times from 40 runs (5½f-1m½f); is respected as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	121/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 10	263/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	439/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-

Magical Mondays

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 26-113

9/4

Comment: Just under 2l behind the winner, Sam Stormy, over 7½f here (allowance race) when on the premises, finishing third at 11-5 five weeks ago; this C&D holds no fears; on target twice in his last three outings; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	267/10	-

Stormy Flight

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-6724

3/1

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes two months ago; a close fourth in an allowance optional claimer four weeks ago upped to this distance; this looks a decent race so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	89/5	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	39/2	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-

Sam Stormy

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 341521

15/2

Comment: Sprang a 22-1 shock five weeks ago with Crabs N Beer (second) and Magical Mondays (third) behind in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last four outings; despite that Delaware Park success, looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	213/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	9/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	99/10	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/2	-

Picture This

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 8-62212

10/1

Comment: Not beaten far two months ago (Parx) in an optional claimer; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; steps up in grade so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	183/10	-
12/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	7/5	-

Dominguez

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 552211

20/1

Comment: Has scored over C&D; going for a hat-trick; came out on top by 1½l last month in a claimer; not ruled out despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	119/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	83/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	119/5	-

Heaven's Champion

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 61650

Comment: Last of ten at Colonial Downs 22 days ago in an allowance race; has won at this course; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	35/2	-
15/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	4/1	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	123/10	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	18/1	-

Kerness

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 38-111

Comment: Successful by just over 5l at Timonium two weeks ago in a starter allowance; has managed eight wins from 19 career runs and made it a hat-trick last time; first attempt on turf; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/10	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
19/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/5	-
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-

Thirty West

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 48-71

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; gained a just over 1l success, breaking his duck at the ninth time of asking (soft) last month in a claiming maiden; now up to allowance level so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	73/10	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	271/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	413/10	-
28/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	3/1	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	23/10	-
06/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	91/10	-

Delaware Park

21:29 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: B DAWK is a strong pick. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Striking Sparks, Scar and Masakado are also shortlisted.

1st	9. Scar	5/2
2nd	1. Lord of War	9/1
3rd	8. Inbound	10/1

Striking Sparks

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 3-4332

9/4

Comment: Went down by 1½l last month in a claimer; has achieved four wins from 17 career runs and admirably consistent; he's an attractive contender as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Claiming, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	43/20	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-

Scar

Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 326-P4

5/2

Comment: Split H C Holiday (third) and Lord Of War (fifth) over 1m½f here (claimer) posting a respectable display to finish fourth last month; boasts winning form over C&D; some way off his best these days; should be thereabouts if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	25/2	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 6	47/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	187/10	-
20/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
17/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
09/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-

Masakado

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 153444

3/1

Comment: Gave it a good shot when a close fourth in a claimer 53 days ago; grade looks suitable and four-time winner within the resume (from 5½f-1m½f); drops to a $10k tag; entitled to respect as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	129/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

H C Holiday

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 143223

6/1

Comment: Has won five races from 7f to 1m1f and normally pretty consistent; finished ahead of two of these rivals over 1m½f here (claimer) when on the premises, finishing third at 11-2 15 days ago; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
21/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
18/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	52/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	49/10	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	46/5	-

Lord of War

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 857785

9/1

Comment: Subpar since successful in a claimer at Gulfstream Park in January and no longer appears to be improving; finished fifth of eight (just behind H C Holiday and Scar) over 1m½f here (claimer) two weeks ago; now looks to be past his prime and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	117/10	-
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 14	95/2	-
02/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	229/10	-
12/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	67/10	-
21/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	6/1	-

Inbound

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 552341

10/1

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer (Monmouth Park) last month, ending losing run; a course winner; in for a $10k tag so up in class ($5k last time); despite that Monmouth Park success, easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	41/10	-
12/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/10	-
20/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	149/5	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	163/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/2	-

You Kidding Me

Age/Wt: 6/8-2 F: 286607

40/1

Comment: Finished last of seven over 1m½f here (claimer) last Saturday; all five wins have come over this trip but could be at the extent of his ability; now moved up in the grades (in for $10k); not an obvious one as shown nothing recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	256/5	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	318/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	269/5	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	175/2	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	159/10	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	107/5	-

B Dawk

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 93-825

Comment: Last of five (Penn National) in July in an allowance optional claimer; grade looks suitable and better than this level in his prime; tag drops from $40k to $10k here; a good second two starts back and is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/10	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	89/10	-
18/03/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
09/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	77/10	-
15/12/23	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-

Kick Startness

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 526113

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) at Timonium 16 days ago when beaten 6l in third in an optional claimer; unbeaten at this C&D after three runs; three wins over C&D; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-

Delaware Park

22:01 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EASTBOSTONBENNY could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and is a one-time course winner. Optical Bijou, Hammer and Irish Hero also have claims.

1st	9. Optical Bijou	6/1
2nd	4. Eastbostonbenny	11/4
3rd	7. Runyonesque	14/1

Eastbostonbenny

Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 361121

11/4

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race (Colonial Downs) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall (stumbled at the start) three weeks ago; on target three times in his last four outings; has won here; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	26/5	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/5	-

Boat Song

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 9-1622

3/1

Comment: Admirably consistent; good effort when close up last month in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/5	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	36/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	41/5	-

Hammer

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 012243

9/2

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-19) and has been consistent of late; respectable effort in defeat (beaten just under 3l) last month (Timonium, bumped at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; likely to be a threat as should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	57/5	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	115/1	-

Optical Bijou

Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 7-4651

6/1

Comment: Back to winning ways when in front by just over 4l (Monmouth Park) last month in an allowance optional claimer; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	38/5	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	281/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	317/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-

Elvis Himself

Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 254156

7/1

Comment: This is his level; fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing sixth of nine at Colonial Downs last month in an allowance race; likely player as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	143/10	-
08/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	57/5	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	189/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	9/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-

Irish Hero

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 711011

15/2

Comment: Suited by this C&D; on a hat-trick after last win; gained narrow success in an optional claimer last month; definitely of interest despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	63/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-

Mike's Magic

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 09431

12/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; got the job done in a maiden special weight by just over 1l when getting off the mark at the fifth time of asking (Colonial Downs) last month; despite that Colonial Downs success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	44/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	153/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	27/2	-

Runyonesque

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 344254

14/1

Comment: Has won four times from 6½f to 1m1f; respectable effort in defeat (beaten 2l) when close behind Boat Song last month in an allowance optional claimer; he can be taken on as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	48/5	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
02/07/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
10/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/5	-
26/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	62/5	-

Song Runner

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-21792

40/1

Comment: Second of six when sent off 13-1 in an allowance optional claimer at Tampa Bay Downs in April; returns from a layoff; not hard to turn elsewhere with previous efforts in this company suggesting he could struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	64/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	297/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	337/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	106/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	92/5	-

Epitaph

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 275501

Comment: First success for some time when an easy winner last week in a claimer; switching to dirt for the first time; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
22/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	179/4	-
08/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/5	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	287/10	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	187/10	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-

Delaware Park

22:33 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NEW DIAMOND is a strong fancy. She finished ahead of Ritz On Broadway and Best Worst Idea when last seen and only narrowly missed out last time.

1st	9. Fontabelle	4/1
2nd	8. Padrino's Gold	5/2
3rd	3. Incan Moon Goddess	40/1

Padrino's Gold

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 471433

5/2

Comment: Winning form over C&D; ran a bit below expectations (sent off 11-10) when third last month in a claimer; shown she can get her head in front so should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	46/5	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	183/10	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-

New Diamond

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 364732

4/1

Comment: Producing consistent form; had a couple of these behind her when runner-up here last month in a claimer; leading contender if confirming promise shown last time and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
14/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/5	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	6/5	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-

Fontabelle

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7-66013

4/1

Comment: Has scored over C&D; shown recent signs of improvement; came up a bit short, beaten just over 4l when favourite, at Colonial Downs upped to 1m nine days ago in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $7.5k); knows how to win so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	12/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	67/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	37/5	-
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	27/5	-

Indy's Universe

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 623156

11/2

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth here in a claimer last month; has won at this course; calmer waters here (in for $7.5k, $16k tag last time); in with a shout if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/5	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	69/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	29/5	-

Sweet Summer Love

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 076546

6/1

Comment: Beaten 2½l last week when sent off 10-1 (Laurel Park) in an optional claimer; now down in class (in for $5k from $12.5k); easy enough to take on as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	103/10	-
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	173/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	279/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	54/1	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	781/10	-

Hold On

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 4-04221

7/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; opened account at the eighth attempt here over 5½f (maiden claimer) last month; may have to settle for supporting role as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	7/2	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	101/10	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	62/5	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-

Lumenique

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 354814

12/1

Comment: Has found improvement of late; C&D has proven suitable before; creditable fourth in a claimer when not far behind Ritz On Broadway last month; this looks a fair heat so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	31/10	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	43/5	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	91/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	77/20	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	31/20	-

Ritz On Broadway

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-7542

20/1

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up two weeks ago in a claimer; may not have any more improvement left and generally struggled with a record of 1-26.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/10	-
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	141/10	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	439/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	111/10	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-

Incan Moon Goddess

Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 632154

40/1

Comment: Finished last of four in a claimer (Parx) two weeks ago; possesses winning form at this track; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	17/5	-
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 13	357/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	631/10	-
17/05/25	Parx / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 4	111/10	-
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	193/5	-

Best Worst Idea

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 5-47316

Comment: Has winning track form; not disgraced when sixth of seven four weeks ago in a claimer; can't go on the shortlist in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	211/10	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	21/5	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	37/2	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	477/10	-