Delaware Park

17:35 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PARKERNESS looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is proven at the trip. The Heights and Trumpet Call must be on the shortlist.

1st	8. The Heights	10/1
2nd	10. Granted Success 2nd Fav	4/1

Trumpet Call

Jockey: Ramon Moya Trainer: Robert Mosco Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 221-6

11/4

Comment: Finished last of six at Parx last month in an optional claimer; suited by this C&D; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; entitled to respect if excused most recent run as achieved optional claimer success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
22/07/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/5	-
01/07/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/2	-
29/04/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-

Favourite

3/1

Parkerness

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 0-295

3/1

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; fifth of six beaten 13l (Laurel Park) three weeks ago in a claimer; jockey booking is a positive and stable going well a plus; a major contender as he finished second at Parx in April.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	11/5	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	157/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-
28/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Granted Success

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-3334

4/1

Comment: Running consistently and this is his level; not disgraced when fourth at Tampa Bay Downs two months ago (not far behind Russian Hammer) in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $6.3k (from $8k); if he can build on his latest effort then could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	57/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-
27/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-

Sway'sinmydna

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 54-51

9/2

Comment: Successful by 2½l two weeks ago in a stakes claiming; class riser as runs for a $6.3k tag here; this is a step down in class but can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	79/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/10	-
25/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	113/10	-

Russian Hammer

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Pedro Posadas Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 23422

5/1

Comment: Finished in front of Color Field and The Heights in a claimer (muddy track) when on the premises, finishing runner-up 20 days ago; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and not a frequent winner; not been able to get his head in front lately so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	17/2	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	112/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	3/1	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	68/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	64/5	-

The Heights

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 31442

10/1

Comment: Solid run when runner-up at 16-1 in a claimer 13 days ago upped to 1m; possibilities as won't mind the drop in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	76/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	63/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	77/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	158/5	-

Color Field

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 666-3

25/1

Comment: Split Russian Hammer (second) and The Heights (fourth) in a claimer on first run for current trainer when third of six (muddy track) last month; hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	407/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/2	-
15/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	88/5	-
02/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/2	-
07/12/23	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	573/25	-
30/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/2	-

Code Name Brody

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Freya Gerlach Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 658-

33/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when eighth in an optional claimer in August; a previous winner here; no longer appears to be improving; layoff to overcome; this is competitive and unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	542/5	-
18/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	273/5	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	597/5	-
21/10/23	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	115/2	-
16/08/23	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
19/07/23	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	781/10	-

Capitan George

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Don Bryant Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: -81815

33/1

Comment: Beaten fifth of six at Mountaineer Park last month (muddy track) in a claimer; successful twice in his last four starts; claiming tag drops to $6.3k (from $12.5k); concern he might not be fully tuned up so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	91/5	-
24/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	153/5	-
30/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	212/5	-
08/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	95/1	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	126/5	-

The Colora Kid

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Collie Smith Age/Wt: 5/7-12 F: 877-8

Comment: Generally been out of sorts of late and a while since his last success; finished last of eight last Wednesday in an optional claimer; claiming value now drops from $16k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	437/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	283/5	-
09/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	253/10	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	608/5	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	839/10	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	291/10	-

Delaware Park

18:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SUPER TIZ rates a strong recommendation. Downtown Man certainly isn't out of it.

1st	5. Chase A Dream	7/1
2nd	4. Downtown Man 2nd Fav	6/4
3rd	1. Super Tiz Fav	11/10

Favourite

11/10

Super Tiz

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 58

11/10

Comment: Was held in eighth upped to 6½f three months ago (Charles Town) in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Ledecka; has strong claims as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	68/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	9/5	-

2nd Favourite

6/4

Downtown Man

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Gina Perri Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 26

6/4

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in sixth) last month (Charles Town) in a maiden special weight; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	136/5	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	49/5	-

Chase A Dream

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 97764

7/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here in a maiden claimer 13 days ago behind Super Casper, upped to 1m; up in class (in for $12.5k here, $6.3k tag last time); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	49/5	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	279/5	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	238/5	-

Brushback

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 757754

10/1

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten; couldn't land a blow when fourth of six two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; deeper waters here (in for $12.5k here, $6.3k tag last time); difficult to build a solid case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	109/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	44/1	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/1	-
19/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	93/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	51/10	-

J Roll

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 356-

12/1

Comment: Winless in three starts but has shown promise with third his top showing; was tailed off over 1m at Penn National (maiden claimer) in October; returns from a layoff; first run on dirt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	221/10	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-
10/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	18/1	-

Super Casper

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 7-642

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; remains a maiden but improved form 13 days ago when little between him and Chase A Dream (fourth) in a maiden claimer; in for a $7.5k tag here, up from $6.3k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	87/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	589/10	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	279/5	-

Delaware Park

18:35 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DELAYED is a strong pick. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and sets the form standard based on her most recent effort, while Divining Smile is another for the shortlist.

1st	1. Divining Smile 2nd Fav	2/1
2nd	7. The Feisty One	5/2
3rd	3. Nicky Jolene Fav	6/5

Favourite

6/5

Nicky Jolene

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Ramon Aguayo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 780-22

6/5

Comment: Had five of these rivals behind her in an optional claimer when getting across to lead early from a wide stall (sloppy track) last month; achieved just the one win and consistency hasn't been her strong suit; recent display was promising so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/2	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	12/1	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	28/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	47/5	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Divining Smile

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Donnovan Haughton Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-31625

2/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of nine in an optional claimer (sloppy track) splitting Nicky Jolene, The Feisty One and Fire At Midnight three weeks ago; possible squeak if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	18/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	449/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	41/5	-

The Feisty One

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 124934

5/2

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an optional claimer (sloppy track) when fourth of nine 21 days ago; capable if in the mood so has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	209/5	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	77/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-

Bounty Killah

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 327123

16/1

Comment: Third, beaten just over 1l, two weeks ago at Penn National in a claimer; now over an extra 3f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
08/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/2	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
11/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	126/5	-

Noel's Dream

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Collie Smith Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 341546

25/1

Comment: Beaten 19l in sixth when close behind Major Mayhem in a claimer 11 days ago; claiming value now rises to $16k; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	43/2	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	92/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	93/10	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/10	-

Bella Mama

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7597-

Comment: Has won at this course; struggled a bit since winning a maiden claimer at Delaware Park in August; beaten 28l when seventh of eight over 1m at Penn National (claimer) in November; returns from a layoff here; in for a $16k tag here, up from $10k last time; not an obvious one as a few rivals look in good form.

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

Why Not Grace

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 31-443

Comment: Not beaten too far (4½l) in March at Laurel Park in a claimer; producing consistent form; now moved up in the grades (in for $16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	47/10	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	287/10	-
02/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	113/5	-

Fire At Midnight

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 5-3237

Comment: A winner over this C&D; split a number of these rivals when beaten 13l (seventh of nine, sloppy track) 21 days ago in an optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	41/2	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	173/10	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	331/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	613/10	-

Classicals Finale

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 3353

Comment: Finished fourth but subsequently promoted to third two months ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; warrants respect.

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

Delayed

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 4-561

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; opened account at the fifth time of asking when in front by 2½l last month at Laurel Park in a maiden claimer; every chance.

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

Quill Pen

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 610-9

Comment: Lightly raced (this just her fifth race); has won at this track; last of nine (sloppy track) when behind five of these rivals 21 days ago in an optional claimer; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	7/2	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	131/10	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
06/09/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	36/5	-

Major Mayhem

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 43-685

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find her only win and form has an up and down look to it; held in fifth in a claimer 11 days ago; claiming tag now upped to $16k; tries turf for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	20/1	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	379/10	-
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
25/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
13/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
23/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	34/5	-

Redfire

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -3143

Comment: Admirably consistent; third, beaten less than a length, in a claimer last month (Laurel Park) on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
02/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	109/5	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/5	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	367/10	-

Bella Estrela

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 22413

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (third of ten, beaten 1½l) in an optional claimer at Laurel Park two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice.

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

Delaware Park

19:05 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WOKE UP IN LOVE is hard to look beyond. He can improve his excellent record at this trip. Starship Mocha can give the selection most to think about.

1st	6. Dance For Green Fav	8/11
2nd	4. Fight Fiercely	20/1
3rd	3. Midnight Getaway	9/2

Favourite

8/11

Dance For Green

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: -882

8/11

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just under 3l to finish second in a claimer (muddy track) last month on debut for this trainer; definite chance as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	327/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	21/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	64/5	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	79/10	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Woke Up In Love

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 36267

9/4

Comment: Last of seven in March at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; a winner on six occasions from 5½f to 1m½f and one-time useful performer; leading contender as finished second at Tampa Bay Downs three runs ago and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	49/10	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	37/10	-
11/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-

Midnight Getaway

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 60-633

9/2

Comment: No longer appears to be improving; fair effort (muddy track) between Dance For Green and Notion To Tapit last month in a claimer; been struggling to get his head in front recently so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	216/5	-
21/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	323/10	-
08/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	117/10	-
21/08/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	89/2	-

Notion To Tapit

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 8-7384

14/1

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) here over 6f (claimer, muddy track) three weeks ago, when behind two of these; quite a while since he tasted success and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	131/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	261/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/1	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	737/10	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	359/5	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	459/10	-

Fight Fiercely

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-0 F: 7159-

20/1

Comment: Held when ninth beaten 20l over 6f at Monmouth Park (claimer) in September; returning from a layoff here; others are preferred as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	297/10	-
17/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/10	-
28/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/1	-
07/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	253/10	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	129/2	-
11/05/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	46/5	-

Starship Mocha

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 4/7-11 F: 75585

Comment: Finished last of five over 6f here (optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	431/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	369/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	141/10	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	182/5	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	177/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/10	-

Delaware Park

19:35 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: RUGBY ROAD is taken to reverse placings with some of these and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Dominguez, Cobblestone Bridge and Thick As Thieves could run well too.

1st	6. Cesnola	7/1
2nd	5. Cobblestone Bridge Fav	2/11
3rd	8. Rough And Rowdy 2nd Fav	13/2

Favourite

2/11

Cobblestone Bridge

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3506-1

2/11

Comment: Opened account at the sixth attempt when scoring by 9l 25 days ago in a maiden claimer; not had much racing and has arguably shown improved form the last twice; form of the trainer is a plus; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
26/07/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/2	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	27/2	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	31/10	-
10/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	47/10	-
03/08/23	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	61/10	-

2nd Favourite

13/2

Rough And Rowdy

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 82555

13/2

Comment: Split a number of these rivals (muddy track) on debut for this trainer last month when fifth beaten just under 3l in an optional claimer; Sara Hess here for one ride; this is competitive and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	32/5	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	172/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	76/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	43/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-

Cesnola

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Rubley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 0-783

7/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an optional claimer (muddy track) when going close (sent off 12-1) last month; has winning C&D form to his name.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	62/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	387/10	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	84/1	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	151/2	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	127/2	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	387/5	-

Jake's Affection

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 23316-

20/1

Comment: Found life tough when 20l back in sixth in November at Aqueduct in a claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; returns from a layoff; facing a testing assignment and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	36/5	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
26/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
10/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
02/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/5	-

Thick As Thieves

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 51-39

Comment: Finished last of nine at Churchill Downs over 1m1f (allowance race) four weeks ago; hard to dismiss if reproducing form of his win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	1399/50	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	131/10	-
15/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	66/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	7/2	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	141/10	-
02/02/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	269/50	-

Tiger Paw

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2465-

Comment: Flopped by finishing fifth when sent off 2-5 over 1m at Belterra Park (claimer) a year ago; back from an absence here; looks more likely to place than win so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Malvern / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	P / 10	-	-
20/04/25	Morven Park / Maiden, Claiming / H	-	6 / 10	-	-
12/04/25	Blue Ridge / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	P / 8	-	-
02/11/24	Montpelier / Maiden, Claiming / H	-	3 / 6	-	-
12/06/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/5	-
06/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	13/1	-

Rugby Road

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 1-4

Comment: Split a number of these rivals three weeks ago (muddy track) in an optional claimer; C&D has proven suitable before; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
12/04/25	Blue Ridge / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	P / 8	-	-
29/03/25	Camden / Allowance / F	-	-	-	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	9 / 9	58/5	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	111/10	-
13/10/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	71/5	-

If I Were You

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Kelly Rubley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-402

Comment: Had four of these rivals behind him (muddy track) last month when only just held in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	277/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	139/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	7/1	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	242/5	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/5	-

Dominguez

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Mark Shuman Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 0-552

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing runner-up in an optional claimer 12 days ago; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; reunited with Jorge Ruiz who gets on well with him; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	109/5	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
25/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-

Whizbang

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Cesar Nambo Age/Wt: 3/7-12 F: -007

Comment: Has winning form at this track; behind four of these rivals three weeks ago (muddy track) when beaten 26l (seventh of eight) in an optional claimer; others more appealing with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	91/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	729/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	617/10	-
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	157/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	32/5	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	5/1	-

Strand Road

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1844

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten just over 5l) in a claimer at Belmont At The Big A last month on debut for this trainer; has been consistent of late; takes a step up in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	78/5	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	5/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/5	-
17/12/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	217/10	-

Fightnomoreforever

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: Kevin Boniface Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 66-

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth of ten in November (Laurel Park) in a claimer; one win to his name was achieved a fair way back; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	161/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	128/5	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	73/5	-
30/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	213/10	-
21/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
25/07/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/5	-

Mungo

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2527

Comment: Can be a player at this level; finished just behind Rough And Rowdy when seventh over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) last month; in for the same tag ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	12/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	79/10	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	107/10	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-

Specialagentjonson

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: William Downing Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2520

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure but useful at this level; off slowly at the start over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (allowance race) when beaten a long way two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	487/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	169/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	61/10	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	467/10	-

Delaware Park

20:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POWER HUMOR is a regular winner at this trip and has proved he can get his head in front. Brooklyn Strong and Amedeus Music can give the selection something to think about.

1st	3. Amedeus Music Fav	11/10
2nd	1. Power Humor 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	7. Candy For Carmel	9/1

Favourite

11/10

Amedeus Music

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 62-88

11/10

Comment: Finished tailed off in an allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct on his first start for this trainer three months ago; one-time useful performer and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-29; claiming value now drops to $10k; yard is ticking along nicely; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/10	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	66/5	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	219/10	-
29/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
02/02/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Power Humor

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Victor Barboza Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -64

3/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; fair effort (beaten just under 4l) at Gulfstream Park last month in a claimer; should be involved if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	1/1	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
14/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
19/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	12/5	-
16/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

Style Me Royal

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 21375

11/2

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in an optional claimer (Tampa Bay Downs) on first run for this trainer last month; has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	83/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	31/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-

Brooklyn Strong

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Daniel Velazquez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 423226

6/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth at Parx 16 days ago in a claimer; this C&D holds no fears; useful in this grade; calmer waters here (in for $10k, $15k tag last time); needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	87/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	113/4	-

Candy For Carmel

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 256764

9/1

Comment: A close fourth over 1m½f here (optional claimer) last month; one-time useful operator; claiming value now drops to $10k; must be high on list if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/10	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	64/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	15/2	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	97/10	-

Mat Matters

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 524173

10/1

Comment: Has winning track form; a close third (sloppy track) four weeks ago in a claimer; now over an extra 2f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
02/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/1	-
18/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	39/10	-

Curlington

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 2-424

Comment: Fair effort at Penn National over 1m½f (claimer) 48 days ago; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 14th career win) but may not have any more improvement left; claiming value now drops to $10k; not been able to get his head in front lately so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	89/10	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	273/10	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-

Irish Honor

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michelle Castillo Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 3/823-2

Comment: Solid second at Penn National last month in a claimer; hasn't won for a while and could be at the extent of his ability; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
28/08/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	97/10	-
02/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	207/10	-
17/07/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/2	-
26/07/23	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-
03/07/23	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	123/10	-

Delaware Park

20:35 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOMMA'S LINO looks a solid choice. She is bidding for another success at this distance and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

1st	11. Ballroom Eyes	13/2
2nd	8. Stress Reliever 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	10. Miss Ellary	11/2

Favourite

5/4

Beautiful Blome

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 16-527

5/4

Comment: Almost victorious in a stakes in March; a course winner; last of seven at Laurel Park over 1m (stakes) three months ago; a step down into claiming company here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	17/1	-
04/03/25	Parx / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	99/4	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	30/1	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	11/1	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	72/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Stress Reliever

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 54210

9/4

Comment: Last of ten in an optional claimer, finishing behind three of these rivals 13 days ago; she meets the required standard ability wise; Jamie Ness's runners are going great guns at the moment; class dropper as runs for a $25k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	223/10	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
17/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	2/1	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	41/10	-

Miss Ellary

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Jennifer Truehart Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 9-1634

11/2

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 5l in fourth, Pimlico) last month in an allowance race; she meets the required standard ability wise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	243/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/1	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
18/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	269/5	-
25/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	63/2	-

Ballroom Eyes

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-1531

13/2

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; gained a just under 3l success at Pimlico (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	31/10	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	74/5	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	28/5	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	123/20	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	2/1	-

Vieux Carre

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 151

12/1

Comment: Narrow scorer in an optional claimer (bumped at the start) 14 days ago; lightly raced (this just her fourth race); tried over an additional 2½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	47/5	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	83/10	-

Can Do

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 814772

12/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer upped to 1m when going down narrowly two weeks ago; deeper waters here (in for $25k here, $6.3k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	73/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	43/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	34/5	-

Momma's Lino

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 492-3

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form; had three of these behind two weeks ago on debut for this trainer when on the premises, finishing third at 5-1 in an optional claimer; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	8/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	51/10	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	2/1	-
22/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	31/10	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-

Kobe's Smile

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: Kevin Boniface Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 786-7

Comment: Beaten a fair way when seventh over 1m at Pimlico (allowance race, behind Miss Ellary) 32 days ago; largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Laurel Park in September; this is competitive and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	98/5	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	61/10	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	97/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	101/5	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/5	-

Glossamer

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 88-49

Comment: Was held in ninth here over 1m (optional claimer) splitting Momma's Lino, Volatility and Stress Reliever 13 days ago; C&D winner although not added to that in previous nine tries and has not been firing consistently; now looks to be past her prime and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	139/2	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	159/10	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	28/1	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	97/5	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/1	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-

Lady Ensign

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-51

Comment: Emphatic winner in a claimer at Laurel Park two months ago, ending losing run; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	27/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	7/1	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	116/5	-
15/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-

Summer Flower

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Dini Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 04-331

Comment: Got home in front by a short head two weeks ago in an optional claimer; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	91/10	-
04/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	27/2	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/2	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-

Volatility

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1455-6

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an optional claimer posting a respectable display to finish sixth two weeks ago; largely disappointing since successful in an optional claimer at Delaware Park in August; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	433/5	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	93/2	-
19/08/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
07/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	3/5	-
18/06/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	243/10	-

Delaware Park

21:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: AFTERNEATH looks the one to back. She should be able to confirm placings with More Mayhem and Tapwrit Warrior and ran with credit last time.

1st	5. Stormin Heist	13/2
2nd	1. Tapwrit Warrior	14/1
3rd	2. Afterneath Fav	11/8

Favourite

11/8

Afterneath

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-744

11/8

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals two weeks ago when fourth beaten just under 2l in a claimer; should have every chance as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and her latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	8/1	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	14/5	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
11/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

More Mayhem

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Karin Wagner Age/Wt: 3/7-11 F: 16-865

3/1

Comment: Split Afterneath and Tapwrit Warrior in a claimer (bumped at the start) when not beaten too far 14 days ago; a C&D winner; shown she can win fairly recently and must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	98/5	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	103/2	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	441/10	-
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	124/5	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	13 / 13	313/5	-

Mandy's Miss

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 645

4/1

Comment: A disappointing result (went off favourite) when beaten 4½l at Penn National two months ago in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track; $6.3k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); her best form stacks up so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/2	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/5	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	49/1	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-

Judith's Cross

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Niall Saville Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-01

13/2

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; gained a first success at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer 13 days ago; competes from same tag here ($6.3k); first run on dirt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	311/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	203/5	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	207/10	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	72/5	-

Stormin Heist

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Daniel Siculietano Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-519

13/2

Comment: Last of nine two months ago at Penn National on debut for this trainer in an optional claimer; has kicked on in her last couple of races; hard to ignore if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	136/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
16/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	51/20	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-
28/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-

Tapwrit Warrior

Jockey: Ubardo Casique Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-486

14/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing sixth of nine over 5½f here (claimer) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; not hard to look beyond her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	418/5	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	256/5	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	191/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	29/5	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	267/10	-
05/10/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	213/10	-