Delaware Park

17:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAJOR HOULIHAN has a healthy career strike-rate and is proven at the trip. Skip Thru Da Fire and Honor The Truth should also be in the mix.

Forest Acclamation

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Johnathon Feron Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 46984

Comment: Came home fourth, beaten 10l, over 6f here (claimer, muddy track) dropped back in distance two weeks ago; a few throw outs since her success in an optional claimer at Turf Paradise in March; claiming value now drops to $5k; hard to see her involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/1	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	64/1	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	147/5	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	103/10	-

Liam's Kiss

Jockey: Teresa Salazar Trainer: Thomas Iannotti Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 215354

Comment: Bumped at the start in a claimer when beaten 10l (fourth of six) last month; drops to a $5k tag from $6.3k; her best looks to be behind her and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
02/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
30/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-

Major Houlihan

Jockey: Jorge Hernandez Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-5261

Comment: Has achieved five wins from 23 career runs; landed a narrow success in a claimer at Laurel Park last month; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	141/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-

Lady Dominance

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Victor Carrasco Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 656361

Comment: Better than this level in her prime; got the job done in a claimer by a head (bobbled at the start) 30 days ago on debut for this trainer; recent reappearance at Delaware Park should have blown away any cobwebs so one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	73/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/5	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	221/10	-

Honor The Truth

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-4661

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer 44 days ago, ending losing run; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	97/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	207/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	6/1	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	86/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	253/10	-

Skip Thru Da Fire

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 54U07

Comment: Finished last of seven last Wednesday (dropped back to 6f) in an optional claimer; useful at this level and five-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m); capable if in the mood so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	429/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	749/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	U / 8	67/1	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	101/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	63/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/2	-

Heleonortiz

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Daniel Siculietano Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 546455

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of six over 7f at Charles Town (claimer) 16 days ago; may not have any more improvement left and a few throw outs since her success in a claimer at Parx five months ago; meeting some horses in good form and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	168/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/1	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	539/10	-
06/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	106/5	-
22/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	243/10	-

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Delaware Park

18:02

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOUEZZA can take a big step forward from her debut and is expected to improve with the benefit of that experience now behind her. Witchyness is another to consider.

Witchyness

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Derbyness, winning form over 7f-1m½f; yard does well here with debutants; should prove competitive as some good aspects to her profile and the stable is hot at the moment.

Louezza

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Edward Allard Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Beaten 12l when fifth on her debut over 5½f at Belmont At The Big A at 5-1 last month; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	49/10	-

Last Gift

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 56

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 21l, at Laurel Park last month behind Doc's Miracle, in a maiden special weight; she looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	141/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	63/5	-

Don't Judge Me

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Stable gets debut winners here; bred to get better with time; rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile and trainer is in good order.

Doc's Miracle

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 44

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Laurel Park (beaten 7l) in a maiden special weight; closely matched with Last Gift on that running last month; likely to go well now that she knows her job.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	23/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	14/5	-

Halo Hottie

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Breeding suggests she may get better with age; trainer has a good record with newcomers; related to multiple race winner Midnight Obsession (7f-1m½f); market confidence needed to make her of interest.

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Delaware Park

18:34

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PAPERBACK EDITION is a strong fancy. She is a winner and will be suited by this distance. Cheese and Wild Girl could also have a role to play.

Wild Girl

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Wallace Neilson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 22734

Comment: Useful at this level; not beaten too far when fourth here a week ago in an optional claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($7.5k from $16k) so down in class; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/5	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/1	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	71/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	189/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/2	-

Gregorian Solo

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Lisa Lugovich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-4367

Comment: Tailed off over 7f at Belmont At The Big A (claimer) two months ago; significantly reduced claiming tag a concern so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/2	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	117/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	34/1	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	87/2	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/2	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	103/2	-

Bounty Killah

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 71234

Comment: Has hit the frame in several recent runs; held in fourth in an optional claimer four weeks ago upped to 1m½f; easy enough to take on.

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

No Walk Inthe Park

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Van Pham Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4823-2

Comment: Went close when runner-up two weeks ago in a claimer; achieved only a sole win; not been able to get her head in front lately so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
15/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	264/5	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	599/10	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	167/10	-

Ritz On Broadway

Jockey: Teresa Salazar Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 565-7

Comment: Last of seven last Saturday upped to 1m½f in a claimer; you have to go back a fair way to find her only win; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	111/10	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
11/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-

Cheese

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Elliot Sullivan Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 4522

Comment: Fair second of six at Monmouth Park over 1m (claimer) three weeks ago; first run on dirt; drops to a $7.5k tag from $16k; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	128/5	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	64/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	233/10	-

Paperback Edition

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Mary Eppler Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 24210

Comment: Finished last of 11 last month at Laurel Park (bumped at the start) in a claimer; useful at this level and signs of improvement on last two runs; now down in class (in for $7.5k from $12.5k); can make her presence felt if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	241/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/5	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
07/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	81/10	-

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Delaware Park

19:06

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SEA SHANTY should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run and will be suited by this distance. Heybackatcha and Like A Dream also have claims.

Centeya

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Cesar Alcala Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3312

Comment: Had a couple of these behind her when second here in an optional claimer on her debut for new trainer two weeks ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/1	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	19/5	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	49/10	-
04/10/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	32/5	-

Honorable Chill

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 69-74

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Penn National (beaten 9l) in a claimer two weeks ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $20k); meeting some horses in good form and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	246/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	85/2	-
22/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	35/2	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/1	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	87/2	-

Learning To Fly

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 9-18

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten just over 5l into eighth) last month at Laurel Park in an optional claimer; stepped up on her last two starts and grade looks suitable; she has a shout if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	103/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	103/4	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	51/5	-
01/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	24/1	-
08/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	103/10	-

Sea Shanty

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-28

Comment: Comfortably beaten into eighth in a claimer (Laurel Park) last month; needs to be taken seriously if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	49/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	77/10	-
02/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	12/1	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	43/5	-
12/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/5	-

Peach Tea

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8631-6

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (6l) last month when dropped down to 5½f in an optional claimer; has raised her game the last twice; this looks a decent race so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
09/10/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
23/09/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/10	-
27/08/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-
10/07/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	439/10	-
01/07/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	19/2	-

Keep It Safe

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Jose Samaniego Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 6621-6

Comment: Has found improvement of late; last of six when back to 5½f last month (Penn National) in a claimer; this is competitive and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	24/5	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/10	-
26/09/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/5	-
02/09/24	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	139/5	-

Rasta Girl

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Robert Klesaris Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 610

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; last of ten at Laurel Park over 1m (optional claimer) 43 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	339/10	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	177/4	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	347/4	-

Bella Mama

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 97-5

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 16-1) to finish fifth in an optional claimer 15 days ago; a previous winner here; struggled a bit since winning a maiden claimer at Delaware Park last August; this looks a decent race so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/1	-
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	-

Classicals Finale

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Gary Contessa Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 353

Comment: Promoted from fourth to third at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m (claimer) three months ago; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so ought to be competitive.

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	-

Tesoro Rossa

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-64616

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in sixth) in an optional claimer two weeks ago; shown recent signs of improvement; is passed over as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	148/5	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/1	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	341/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	74/5	-

Blonde Samaritan

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7-639

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when ninth of ten in an optional claimer last month; a previous winner here; possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability; a few rivals look in good form so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	41/1	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	44/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	189/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	263/10	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	629/10	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	473/10	-

Like A Dream

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-1

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking when winning by a head three weeks ago upped to 1m in a maiden claimer; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	19/5	-
15/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	15/2	-

Heybackatcha

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 42373-

Comment: Well held when third over 7f at Laurel Park (claimer, bobbled at the start) in December; returns from a break today; should not be far away as reverting to this trip sure to suit and she has shown signs of promise recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	86/5	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	137/10	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
01/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	98/5	-
08/12/23	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	197/10	-

Princess Clemmie

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Suzanne Stettinius Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-681

Comment: Surprise 22-1 winner at Laurel Park over 1m (maiden claimer) when getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking 27 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	221/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	21/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	208/5	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	45/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

19:38

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EXTREMELY GRUNTLED is expected to get the job done. She had the reopposing Ruxton Rocks behind last time and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

Flinny Tin Tin

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: III A Allen, Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 560-7

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer at Penn National five months ago, behind Beachgrass; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); returns from an absence here; could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	93/10	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	1051/10	-
07/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	283/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/5	-
23/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-

Peace Fire

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 48447

Comment: Could be at the extent of her ability and not really built on success in a claimer in November at Charles Town; problems at the start (sluggish) over 7f at Charles Town (claimer) when beaten 15l last month; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	377/5	-
01/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	367/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	161/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	339/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-

One Violent Affair

Jockey: Cecily Evans Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 216567

Comment: All her winning form has come at Tampa Bay Downs (three successes); finished last of seven at Monmouth Park three weeks ago behind Once An Eagle, in a claimer; now down in class (in for $5k from $7k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	261/10	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	47/10	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-

Beachgrass

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 347245

Comment: Has scored over C&D; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; finished last of five in a claimer behind Dubstep, four weeks ago; easy to oppose as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	61/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/1	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	163/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	81/10	-

Extremely Gruntled

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 334574

Comment: Is a two-time winner this year; not beaten too far (3½l) just ahead of Ruxton Rocks (dropped to 6f) 16 days ago in a claimer; respected as recent effort was encouraging and the step up in trip is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	41/5	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	87/10	-

Dubstep

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Mary Eppler Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 72-752

Comment: Went close when runner-up in a claimer last month; possibilities as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and lots of promise in her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	47/10	-
21/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/1	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	633/10	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	61/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	376/5	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	83/1	-

Once An Eagle

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: E Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 8835

Comment: Grade looks suitable; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of seven at Monmouth Park upped to this trip last month in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $5k); likely to go well as shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	229/10	-
01/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	131/10	-
11/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	399/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	381/10	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-

Ruxton Rocks

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Jr Peter Wasiluk, Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-43275

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth 16 days ago (dropped to 6f) in a claimer; has not been firing consistently and not won for some time now; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	291/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	241/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	54/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	63/2	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	707/10	-
11/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	109/10	-

Mikey's Jewel

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 8-2256

Comment: Was sixth of seven, beaten 13l, over 6f at Penn National (claimer) dropped back in distance four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; quite a while since she tasted success and may have reached limits of her ability; claiming tag rises from $4k last time; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	32/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	73/5	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/2	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	234/5	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:10

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLT FROM ABOVE has been consistent recently and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Souper Crunchy should also be taken seriously.

Souper Crunchy

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 521

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; got home in front by a nose over 1m½f here (maiden claimer, soft) getting his head in front last month; a likely player as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/5	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	19/5	-
26/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	41/5	-
27/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-

Shellback

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Mclane Hendriks Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 77-65

Comment: Behind Warrior Wayne and Latin Rebel (runner-up and third) here (sloppy track) two weeks ago when beaten 23l (fifth of six) in an optional claimer; facing a testing assignment and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	83/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	41/1	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	343/10	-
15/03/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	183/5	-
20/09/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/5	-
06/09/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-

Wrap And Send

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 581

Comment: Has found improvement of late; came good at the seventh time of asking four weeks ago when running away with the race (Parx) in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	411/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	67/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	137/10	-

Tiger Paw

Jockey: Jose Betancourt Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-

Comment: A disappointing fifth when favourite (Belterra Park) last June in a claimer; returns from an absence here; passed over as looks more likely to place than win.

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	-

Country Charlie

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-5035

Comment: May not have any more improvement left; beaten 13l into fifth last week in an optional claimer; he looks up against it given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	23/2	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	147/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/2	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	74/5	-
17/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	19/5	-

Hall Monitor

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kerri Raven Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1723

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; not beaten far when third in an optional claimer just ahead of Hegs last month; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	77/10	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-

Renewing Vows

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Juanita Bennett Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 55-5

Comment: Poor strike-rate; beaten 9l in fifth last month (Penn National) in an allowance race; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	177/10	-
12/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	239/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	283/10	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	104/5	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	57/5	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	55/2	-

Bolt From Above

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 9-33

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; creditable third in an optional claimer six weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $45k tag; recent effort was creditable so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	25/1	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	223/5	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	123/10	-
28/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	439/10	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-

Notturno

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 528-16

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; behind Renewing Vows at Penn National last month when beaten a long way in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	99/10	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	331/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	34/1	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-

Warrior Wayne

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Pino Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 016792

Comment: Finished in front of Latin Rebel and Shellback over 1m½f here (optional claimer) when beaten 2½l to finish runner-up (sloppy track) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	8091/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	377/100	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	198/25	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	91/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	24/1	-

Latin Rebel

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Mark Shuman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 652143

Comment: Split Warrior Wayne and Shellback when third two weeks ago (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; can be in the thick of things as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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 / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	52/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	71/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-

Hegs

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-1664

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth (bumped at the start) two weeks ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	26/5	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	369/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-
25/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	81/10	-
11/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	211/10	-
20/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	9/1	-

Preacha Meyers

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Hamilton Smith Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 614

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; Mshawish gets winners on the turf; not beaten that far in fourth (6l) over 6f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) last month; tried over an additional 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	343/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	723/10	-

Comanche Peak

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Katherine Neilson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7418-

Comment: No impression when eighth of nine at Aqueduct in December in a claimer; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	231/4	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	93/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	79/2	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	33/2	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	44/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:42

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SPEEDY ALEX looks a solid choice. He is a distance winner and a good pace up front will help him. Sir Mendel and Issano also have claims.

Inmortal J

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Victor Barboza Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-43512

Comment: Went close when second in a claimer last month; a winner over C&D; has taken a step forward the last twice; class riser as runs for a $7.5k tag here; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
09/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	131/10	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	107/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	117/10	-

Speedy Alex

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 221

Comment: Broke his duck at the eighth attempt (Laurel Park) last month in a maiden claimer; lower claiming tag worth taking at face value so is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	87/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	34/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	197/10	-

Duke Of Dooly

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Carlos Sepulveda Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 68-78

Comment: Held when eighth beaten 19l here over 1m (claimer) 21 days ago; recent form nothing to write home about and just the one win to his name; hard to see him doing much as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	546/5	-
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	241/10	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	262/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	6/1	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	337/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	15/2	-

Magic Hooh

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: John Sgavicchio Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 6-566

Comment: Sole victory becoming a distant memory; no impression when sixth of seven last Wednesday in an optional claimer; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	362/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	178/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	92/5	-
26/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	296/5	-
23/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
01/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	103/10	-

Jake's Affection

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 316-47

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of nine in an optional claimer two weeks ago; useful in this grade; calmer waters here (in for $7.5k, $16k tag last time); can be on the premises as reverting to this trip sure to suit and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	109/10	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	149/10	-
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	-

Issano

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Justin Nixon Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4/180-

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); beaten a long way in a claimer at Woodbine in November; returning from a layoff here; winner three starts back and too soon to write him off; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	21/4	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	677/20	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	121/20	-
12/11/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	183/10	-

Sir Mendel

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 546742

Comment: Good effort when close up 15 days ago in a claimer; managed just one success in his career to date but running consistently; can give it a good shot as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	17/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	8/1	-

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Delaware Park

21:14

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONOR CAT looks a solid choice. She can improve her excellent record at this trip and has proved she can get her head in front. Rowsie Express and Divine Grace can give the selection something to think about.

Divine Grace

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7-13561

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer (sloppy track, Parx) two weeks ago; has won here previously; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; this looks tougher but one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
16/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-
10/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	7/2	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	21/10	-

I Can Do It

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Gina Perri Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-132

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; solid run when runner-up at 14-1 over 7f at Laurel Park (optional claimer) last month; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	141/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	109/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	193/10	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	33/2	-
20/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	7/1	-

Audibly

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Gina Perri Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 14310

Comment: Managed three wins in her last seven outings; off slowly at the start here over 1m½f (optional claimer) when last of ten last month; this looks a decent race so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	219/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	31/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-

Rowsie Express

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 432343

Comment: Producing consistent form and has won four races from 6f to 1m; not beaten that far in third (6l) last month at Laurel Park in an allowance race; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	82/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-

She'sarollingstone

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 24212

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; a winner over C&D; finishing second was a good effort 16 days ago on debut for new trainer in an allowance optional claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-

Honor Cat

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 724

Comment: Solid effort in an allowance optional claimer at Monmouth Park last month; shown all winning form at Oaklawn Park (two successes) but this is her level; has strong claims if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	83/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	25/2	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	99/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	49/2	-

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Delaware Park

21:46

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PARKERNESS looks set for a big run. He will be hard to ignore over his favourite trip and ran with credit last time. Formal Affair should also be taken seriously.

Parkerness

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 29544

Comment: Good effort when beaten into fourth by just over 1l 16 days ago splitting Granted Success, Estilo Magico and Super Needy in a claimer; a winner over C&D; one-time useful operator; needs to be taken seriously as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/5	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
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	-

Formal Affair

Jockey: Jorge Hernandez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 43482

Comment: Just denied when favourite in a claimer last Wednesday (bumped at the start) upped to 1m; a likely player as jockey does well from inner gates here and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	359/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	15/2	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	56/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/1	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	69/5	-

Rolly

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 362519

Comment: Behind four of these rivals over 5½f here (claimer) when last of nine (bumped at the start) 16 days ago; has won over C&D; others have more pressing claims with problems getting away from the gates becoming more evident.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	94/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	111/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/1	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-

Russian Hammer

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Pedro Posadas Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4222

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just over 2l to finish runner-up last month with three of these in behind in a claimer; form could be levelling off and an infrequent winner; claiming value now drops from $6.3k; others more likely as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	41/5	-
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	-

Estilo Magico

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 446523

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer on his debut for this trainer when a close third two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	229/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	277/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	104/5	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	61/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	5/1	-

Granted Success

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 33422

Comment: Consistent performer; not beaten far when finished in front of four of these two weeks ago in a claimer; Martin Chuan booked; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	27/5	-
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	-

Super Needy

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Timothy Salzman Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 15268

Comment: Useful at this level; respectable effort (beaten 4½l) when separating a number of reopposing rivals two weeks ago in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $5k, $7.5k tag last time); should figure as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	67/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/5	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-

Trumpet Call

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 21-67

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh in a claimer when behind three of these 31 days ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; drops to a $5k tag from $6.3k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	27/10	-
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	-

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