Delaware Park

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONOR BRIGHT comes from a top trainer and is the most interesting of the debutants. Techstar and Miss Fulton Gal should also be in the hunt.

1st	4. Miss Fulton Gal	9/4
2nd	6. Techstar	4/1
3rd	5. Rock Etiquette	5/1

Miss Fulton Gal

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

9/4

Comment: Beaten just under 2l on her debut over C&D at 8-1 last month; if stepping up from first effort should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	81/10	-

Honor Bright

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

11/4

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Enforceable; course debutants for this stable should be taken seriously; sire can inject some quality; big run on the cards with signs of encouragement in profile.

Techstar

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 25

4/1

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth in an allowance race (muddy track) 35 days ago; could be dangerous judged on finishing second two starts back and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F		-	5 / 6	109/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 7	37/5	-

Rock Etiquette

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 323

5/1

Comment: Three-race maiden but has managed to finish second; fair effort when close behind Miss Fulton Gal in a maiden special weight 21 days ago; could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	46/5	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-

Lucky Esther

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

10/1

Comment: Third of eight at the first time of asking (here, 5f, close behind Minister Confessor) at 20-1 last month; if the penny drops, likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	203/10	-

Heybabyyougotit

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

12/1

Comment: Sire's stock can be smart performers; this daughter of Twirling Candy is running for the first time; faces a demanding debut and a look at the betting is advised.

Tortuga Coast

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Bred to get better as she gets older; trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win; passed over unless attracting strong support with some of these having run before.

Musical Power

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3729

25/1

Comment: Four-race maiden but has managed to finish second; finished tailed off in a maiden special weight at Colonial Downs last month; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	213/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	208/5	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	23/2	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-

Half a Deck

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

25/1

Comment: Beaten 17l to finish fifth on her debut (wore blinkers) 26 days ago over C&D; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	29/2	-

Minister Confessor

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 55732

40/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; sound effort when 12-1 second last month in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	62/5	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	367/10	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	497/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	56/5	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/2	-

Delaware Park

18:17 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PRIME MOTIVE is a strong fancy. He has an encouraging career strike-rate and is proven at the trip. English Daddy and Boy Magic are also of interest.

1st	7. Gambe Forte	7/1
2nd	6. Lil Sebastian	9/1
3rd	4. Boy Magic	9/2

English Daddy

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 425381

1/1

Comment: Scored impressively 33 days ago in a claimer; deserves respect as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-
31/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	27/5	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/10	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	99/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	79/10	-

Prime Motive

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 415114

11/4

Comment: Gave it a good shot when a close fourth (Monmouth Park) two weeks ago in a claimer; all his winning form has come at Monmouth Park (three successes) but resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); major player as he's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	109/10	-
15/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
26/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	15/2	-
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-

Boy Magic

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 11/7

9/2

Comment: Last of seven last month in an allowance optional claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; has won two of his three career runs; the stable continues to be among winners recently; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	48/5	-
24/09/23	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
24/08/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Gambe Forte

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-65548

7/1

Comment: Finished last of eight over 5f here (optional claimer) two months ago; a previous winner here; he can be competitive at this level; needs to be respected if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/10	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	267/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	116/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	56/5	-
08/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	231/10	-

Lil Sebastian

Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 2-91526

9/1

Comment: Last of six last month in an allowance optional claimer; claiming value now rises to $16k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	243/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-
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	-

Wonder Water

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 7/665-

Comment: Infrequent winner; failed to land a blow when fifth of six last May at Pimlico in a claimer; long absence to overcome; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	179/10	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	557/10	-
05/04/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	8/1	-
15/11/23	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-
14/10/23	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	11 / 11	1071/10	-
15/09/23	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-

Sincerito

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 332321

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by a head last month; claiming tag rises to $16k here; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win at Delaware Park.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/5	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/2	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-

Delaware Park

18:49 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMPANION may have derived enough benefit from her debut to reward backers and has an edge in experience over the newcomers. Natures Fury and Meatballsforaries must be respected.

1st	1. Go Mischievous	4/1
2nd	8. Kinda Clever	10/1
3rd	6. Candy Moonshine	10/3

Ambiance

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

11/4

Comment: Represents a stable with a strong record here with their newcomers; related to 1m½f winner Energize; looks the part on breeding (by Medaglia d'Oro); sire's stock can be smart performers; is respected as some good aspects to her profile.

Candy Moonshine

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 322

10/3

Comment: Not beaten far in a maiden special weight when she had a couple of these behind three weeks ago; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	48/5	-
18/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-

Go Mischievous

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 43

4/1

Comment: Third two months ago, only beaten half a length, when close behind Candy Moonshine in a maiden special weight upped to 1m; one to take seriously as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 4	53/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 7	27/5	-

Natures Fury

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 66

6/1

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth in a maiden special weight (split Candy Moonshine and Kinda Clever) three weeks ago upped to this distance; she ought to improve for experience and likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	17/1	-
27/07/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 10	53/1	-

Meatballsforaries

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 22

7/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish runner-up over 6f here (maiden claimer) last month; Not This Time gets turf winners; prospects if finding progression from her early experience and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	8/5	-
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	5/2	-

Kinda Clever

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 87

10/1

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh upped to this trip last month in a maiden special weight; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	138/5	-
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	38/5	-

Country Embrace

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

12/1

Comment: Finished last of eight on her debut over 5f at Monmouth Park (not far behind Mezcalera) at 5-2 46 days ago; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 8	5/2	-

Mezcalera

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 75

14/1

Comment: Behind Lunar Buzz over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month when beaten 13l (wore blinkers); sire gets turf winners; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	9/1	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 8	41/5	-

Fantasy Affair

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

25/1

Comment: Running in first race; Hoppertunity gets winners on the turf; passed over unless attracting strong support as this looks a difficult assignment first time out.

In the Biz

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

33/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on her debut (Parx, 5½f) at 9-1 four weeks ago; Divining Rod gets turf winners; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Parx / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 7	93/10	-

Companion

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Beaten on her debut (here, 5f) at 3-1 four weeks ago; has a nice pedigree (by Caravaggio); every chance as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and she has a bit of experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	31/10	-

Lunar Buzz

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Respectable debut effort (beaten just under 4l) here last month; closely matched with Mezcalera on that result; related to Stakes winner Mazing Mark; should be better for that run; covers an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	102/5	-

Common Sense

Age/Wt: 2/8-1 F: 5

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut with blinkers tried (1m, Colonial Downs) at 11-1 last month; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 5	54/5	-

Social Storm

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Stable know the time of day; shares a dam with Social Acceptance, a 7½f winner; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; market should guide as to this one's prospects of scoring first time out.

Delaware Park

19:21 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SHY SHY has an encouraging career strike-rate and has been a winner over the trip. Liam's Kiss, Judith's Cross and Bossyness should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Shy Shy	5/4
2nd	6. Penny Polka	4/1
3rd	3. Once an Eagle	10/1

Shy Shy

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-3615

5/4

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-14; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 5l) here over 1m½f (claimer) 14 days ago; down in class now, dropping from a $10k tag; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
09/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/5	-
18/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	57/10	-
25/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Judith's Cross

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 016141

4/1

Comment: A course winner; thriving at present; won in good style (Timonium) three weeks ago in a claimer; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	51/5	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/10	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	311/10	-

Penny Polka

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 241468

4/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; eighth beaten 10l over 1m½f at Parx (claimer, muddy track) four weeks ago; drops to a $5k tag from $7.5k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	797/10	-
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	166/5	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
06/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/1	-

Bossyness

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 1355-5

7/1

Comment: Finished last of five in an allowance race at Timonium last month; a winner six times from 30 runs (5½f-1m½f) and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; can figure as does have winning form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	53/10	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	6/5	-
20/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
16/06/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/5	-
27/05/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
22/04/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Liam's Kiss

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 354546

8/1

Comment: Finished last of six over 1m½f here (claimer) four weeks ago; better than this level in her pomp; on the shortlist as lower claiming tag should make this easier and she has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	93/5	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	147/5	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/2	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	343/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	181/5	-
06/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-

Once an Eagle

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 352534

10/1

Comment: This is her grade; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fourth of five two weeks ago in a claimer; should not be far away as shown some ability on occasion and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
20/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	58/5	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	94/5	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/1	-
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	229/10	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	131/10	-

Hop to a Decision

Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 27617-

40/1

Comment: All her winning form has come at Penn National (three successes); finished last of seven at Penn National in November in a claimer; claiming tag drops from $16k; not hard to look elsewhere with absence a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	367/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	44/1	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	456/5	-
21/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	429/10	-
07/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	329/5	-
24/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	521/10	-

Mikey's Jewel

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 566321

Comment: Won a claimer by 3½l at Penn National 14 days ago; a course winner; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; can't go on the shortlist despite that win at Penn National.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	8/5	-
20/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	197/5	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	54/1	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	32/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-

Kentucky Reign

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 985313

Comment: Finished third, beaten a fair way in a claimer at Penn National last Thursday; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/5	-
20/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/2	-
13/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	399/10	-
25/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	163/10	-
19/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	111/10	-
25/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	352/5	-

Delaware Park

19:53 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHEZ SOLEIL might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Maximo Madness and Z First also merit consideration.

1st	1. Recognize Me	7/2
2nd	6. Center Stage	9/4
3rd	7. Lullaby Land	16/1

Z First

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 376043

11/8

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a claimer (Colonial Downs) two weeks ago; smart performer at one stage and resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); recent display was promising so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	61/10	-
08/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	6/1	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	49/10	-
18/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	139/10	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
20/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-

Center Stage

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 1-2544

9/4

Comment: Better than this level in her prime and winner of four races (6f-1m); finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l, Monmouth Park) four weeks ago in a claimer; in the mix if duplicating the form of her most recent win and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	123/10	-
17/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/10	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	28/1	-
04/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/5	-

Recognize Me

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 5-85911

7/2

Comment: Aiming to complete a hat-trick; narrow winner of a claimer (bobbled at the start) last month; win last time suggests she can handle the step up in class so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	145/2	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	879/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	483/10	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-

Bossy Boots

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-1451

8/1

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer at Penn National four weeks ago; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	8/5	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	192/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	137/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	361/10	-
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	88/5	-

Lullaby Land

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 79-097

16/1

Comment: A while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) and needs to improve on balance of recent form; finished last of seven in a claimer back down to this distance at Monmouth Park behind Center Stage, 32 days ago; claiming value now drops from $12.5k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	179/5	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	119/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	91/1	-
25/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	127/5	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	45/1	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-

Keep It Safe

Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 1-6615

20/1

Comment: Last of five in a claimer two weeks ago; has chalked up two wins from her last five; not hard to look elsewhere given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	103/10	-
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
23/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/2	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	24/5	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-

Saltamontes Diva

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 743237

25/1

Comment: Held in seventh in a claimer at Colonial Downs three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; hasn't won for a while; now down in class (in for $10k from $16k); is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	803/10	-
14/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	32/5	-
17/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	62/5	-
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	14/1	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	178/5	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	167/10	-

Chez Soleil

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 4-5476

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; sixth of seven beaten 5l two weeks ago in a claimer; holds major claims as lower claiming tag should make this easier and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	97/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	147/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/2	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	77/10	-
21/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-

Extremely Gruntled

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 574133

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; successful four times in 27 career outings; was held in third in an optional claimer (behind Salagadoola) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	37/10	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	257/10	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	46/5	-

Bramble Bush

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 21-112

Comment: Successful four times in her last six starts; favourite and only narrowly beaten (Penn National) 15 days ago in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
30/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
30/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	59/5	-

Salagadoola

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 311232

Comment: Producing consistent form and likes it here (three wins); out of the frame (beaten 6l in second) in an optional claimer in front of Extremely Gruntled 14 days ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-

Starry Hope

Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 646699

Comment: Possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability and shown only moderate recent form; last of nine (Colonial Downs) last month upped to this distance in a claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $10k); easy enough to swerve as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	82/1	-
08/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	273/5	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	55/2	-
08/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	329/10	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	46/1	-
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	68/1	-

Maximo Madness

Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 525044

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Colonial Downs last month in a claimer; capable of making an impact as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	97/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	61/10	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	47/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	56/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	59/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	61/5	-

Gogo Chanel

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 671232

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her in a claimer at Colonial Downs when beaten three-quarters of a length last month; searching for her sixth career win; now a lower claiming tag ($10k from $16k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	84/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/10	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/20	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	361/100	-

Delaware Park

20:21 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DON'T FOOL WITH ME has an obvious shout. She had the reopposing Mi Bella Genio behind last time and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her.

1st	6. Rose Gold Candy	9/1
2nd	4. Country Economics	8/1
3rd	5. Runsweetly	16/1

Don't Fool With Me

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2514-2

11/10

Comment: On the premises when second of six (Monmouth Park) two weeks ago in a claimer; lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here so could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-
29/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	109/5	-
09/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	7/1	-

Cahira's Song

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 561555

11/4

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (8l) over 5f here (allowance optional claimer) dropped back in distance last month; a winner over C&D; up in distance by an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/1	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	66/5	-
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	66/5	-
11/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	73/2	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	159/10	-

Mi Bella Genio

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9-165

15/2

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (6l) in a claimer (Monmouth Park) 17 days ago; not had much racing - fifth outing here; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	101/5	-
08/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/5	-
05/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
27/07/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	47/5	-

Country Economics

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 298245

8/1

Comment: No impression when fifth of nine at Colonial Downs two weeks ago in a claimer; been a while since she achieved her only career win and form has an uneven look to it; claiming tag rises from $16k last time; tends to find at least one too good; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	44/5	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	287/10	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	39/5	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/5	-
21/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	173/10	-
31/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	27/1	-

Rose Gold Candy

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 14-562

9/1

Comment: Not beaten far over 5½f here (claimer) 47 days ago; has scored over C&D; in for a $30k tag here, up from $20k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	156/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/10	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	309/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	137/10	-

Runsweetly

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 98231

16/1

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; scored narrowly in a maiden claimer when opening her account at the fifth time of asking 21 days ago; makes limited appeal as she faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
23/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	559/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	202/5	-

Unicycle

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 671

20/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a maiden claimer last month when opening her account at the third time of asking upped to 7½f; faces a tougher test as she steps out of maiden claiming company looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	54/1	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	73/2	-

C. C. Foxii

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7-67661

20/1

Comment: Got the job done by just under 4l in a maiden claimer last month, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; up in class (in for $25k here, $16k tag last time); hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	35/2	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	33/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	111/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	578/25	-

Brightness

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 241236

Comment: Last of six in an allowance race upped to 1m two weeks ago; has won previously at this course; her best form stacks up so should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	72/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-

Delaware Park

20:53 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for MO LUCKY. He likes to stalk the early speed. Courageous Mission, Hidden Motive and Alrasikh should also be taken seriously.

1st	8. Hidden Motive	15/8
2nd	1. Summer Ready	11/2
3rd	7. My Little Caibo	25/1

Mo Lucky

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 76-

10/11

Comment: A big disappointment for supporters after finishing sixth last July at Laurel Park in a maiden claimer; long absence to overcome; clear chance as it was interesting that he was well backed last time and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	3/2	-
29/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 9	46/5	-

Hidden Motive

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 58-337

15/8

Comment: Bumped at the start when beaten 9l last month in a maiden special weight; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; should not be far away as this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark and he finished third two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	64/5	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	68/5	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	79/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 12	23/2	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	11/10	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-

Summer Ready

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 544-64

11/2

Comment: Six-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; held when fourth of six here over 6f (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; claiming tag drops to $16k (from $25k); has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	239/10	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	23/1	-
02/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 5	38/5	-
27/04/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
12/04/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	3/1	-
21/03/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	109/10	-

Last of Bad Boys

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 454-64

16/1

Comment: Solid run when fourth over 4½f at Charles Town (maiden claimer) three months ago; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $12.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	27/5	-
18/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	77/5	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-
19/07/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	199/5	-
29/06/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	388/5	-
19/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	663/10	-

My Little Caibo

Age/Wt: 3/7-11 F: 427440

25/1

Comment: Finished behind Kitten's Ploy when beaten 12l two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; Joshua Ortiz a noteworthy booking; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	110/1	-
01/08/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	43/10	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	59/5	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	179/10	-
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	139/5	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-

Call Mee Rex

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 46

25/1

Comment: Sixth of seven beaten 10l in a maiden claimer (Penn National, yielding) 49 days ago; claiming tag drops from $25k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	29/2	-
04/07/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 4	76/5	-

Viral Video

Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 344436

33/1

Comment: No longer appears to be improving; beaten a long way over 1m½f at Penn National (maiden claimer, sloppy track) last month; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; first attempt on turf; couldn't be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	259/10	-
16/07/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	13/1	-
07/06/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	57/5	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	33/2	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	83/10	-
07/04/25	Parx / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	112/5	-

Mister Chill

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 78

40/1

Comment: Finished out the back over 7½f here (maiden special weight) last month; claiming debut; unlikely winner despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	481/5	-
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 7	369/10	-

Courageous Mission

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 76-376

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth in a maiden claimer at Laurel Park two weeks ago; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $12.5k); one to be interested in despite defeat last time as ran well at Colonial Downs three runs back and this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	5/1	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	36/5	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	57/5	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	87/5	-

Kitten's Ploy

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 94774

Comment: Respectable fourth 14 days ago where just ahead of My Little Caibo in a maiden claimer; in for a $20k tag here, up from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	87/10	-
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	29/2	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	91/5	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	143/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	267/10	-
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	43/10	-

Alrasikh

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 36-222

Comment: Improved form the last twice and has been fairly consistent this year; minor honours in a claiming maiden 33 days ago (2-5, soft); may find this lower level more suitable (in for $16k); one to be interested in if replicating most recent run and this doesn't look the strongest of heats.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	2/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	4/5	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	751/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 12	4523/100	-
13/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	43/2	-

Pujol

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 643347

Comment: Beaten 10l in seventh last month in a maiden claimer; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	23/5	-
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	56/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	104/5	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 3	1/1	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	389/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	119/10	-

My Vacation

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 67

Comment: Related to Stakes winner County Final; finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) at Colonial Downs last month in a claiming maiden; tag unaltered from last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	19/5	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 9	437/10	-

Moonlit Frost

Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 953868

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth in a claiming maiden at Colonial Downs last month (not far behind My Vacation) upped to this distance; claiming value now drops from $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	579/10	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	122/5	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	43/2	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	247/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	789/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	293/5	-

Delaware Park

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PERIDOT PENDANT has plenty of winning form at this distance and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Opposite The Crowd and Divine Romance must be respected.

1st	9. Peridot Pendant	4/11
2nd	1. Ritabook	6/1
3rd	3. Golden Eib Micrphn	5/1

Peridot Pendant

Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 726111

4/11

Comment: Comes here off the back of a hat-trick and proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win); successful by just over 3l (Penn National) 14 days ago in an allowance race; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so likely to give a strong account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
15/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/5	-
07/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
24/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-
03/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	2/5	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-

Golden Eib Micrphn

Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 6-6221

5/1

Comment: From a top yard and season-ticket holder here with three wins; accounted for Ritabook and Little Crybaby when in front by 2l in an optional claimer last month; trainer is ticking along nicely; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
15/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	16/5	-
25/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
05/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/5	-
18/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

Ritabook

Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 132112

6/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; second here when 6-5 last month behind Golden Eib Micrphn in an optional claimer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	71/10	-

I Believe in Magic

Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 414551

10/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 6-24; scored narrowly in a claimer at Monmouth Park last month; makes limited appeal as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/5	-
16/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	79/10	-
12/07/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	53/10	-
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-

Coal Mine

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-36163

25/1

Comment: Creditable third over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) in May; has scored over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/5	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	113/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	73/10	-

Little Crybaby

Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 511675

33/1

Comment: Three-time winner over C&D; not disgraced when fifth in an optional claimer dropped back in distance last month; a lot on her plate here and unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	86/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	49/10	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	39/10	-

Opposite the Crowd

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 814141

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-15); got home in front by 1½l in July in a claimer; claiming value rises from $6.3k last time; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	7/1	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	33/5	-

Divine Romance

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 164215

Comment: Managed two wins in her last six outings; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not beaten too far when fifth here in an optional claimer two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
27/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-

Hot Fudge Warrior

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 246-72

Comment: Bobbled at the start last month dropped back in distance at Timonium in a claimer; this C&D holds no fears; step up in trip looks suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	143/10	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-
05/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	6/1	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-

Delaware Park

22:02 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NAT GAS gets a firm vote. He has shown a liking for this course and distance and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed, while Lou's Birthday and Latin Rebel should also be considered.

1st	4. Nat Gas	7/2
2nd	1. Messi the Great	4/1
3rd	6. Boyd's Band	7/1

Lou's Birthday

Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 106576

5/2

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 4l) in a claimer (Laurel Park) in June; can figure if duplicating the form of his most recent win and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	109/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	367/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-

Nat Gas

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 41P

7/2

Comment: A C&D winner; not had much racing - fourth outing here; failed to finish in an allowance optional claimer three months ago upped to 1m½f; eased in class with tag standing at $25k here; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 10	1121/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-

Messi the Great

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 80-41

4/1

Comment: Readily accounted for his rivals last month in a claiming maiden; in for a $25k tag so up in class ($16k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	1/1	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	7307/100	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	171/4	-

Sky Masterson

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 533895

9/2

Comment: Patchy form recently and generally struggled with a record of 1-19; finished last of five in a bumper at Saratoga last month; down in class this time but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	5 / 5	67/2	-
03/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	125/4	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	59/2	-
15/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	111/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	145/4	-

Latin Rebel

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 521436

7/1

Comment: Has won here previously; finished sixth, beaten a fair way in July in an optional claimer; has to be considered if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	52/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	71/5	-

Boyd's Band

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-36267

7/1

Comment: Held in seventh last month in a claimer; in good form before making a backwards step last time out; has scored over C&D; $25k claiming tag this time (up from $20k); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	179/10	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/2	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	67/5	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	167/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	281/10	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-

Half a League

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-4155

16/1

Comment: A winner over this C&D; comfortably beaten into fifth last month in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $16k last time; shown he can get his head in front so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	247/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	52/5	-
07/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-