Delaware Park

17:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EIMEAR is the pick of these. She will be worth noting if the subject of support in the betting, while Pichu and Rockin' Lioness could also have a say.

Mom Esterina

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer not synonymous with debutant winners; related to Politely Crowned, winning form over 5½f-1m½f; might be one for another day; market may guide.

Rockin' Lioness

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Betting often a guide for this trainer's debutants; chance as jockey does well from inner gates here and the trainer is in good nick.

Pichu

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Jr John Salzman, Age/Wt: 2/8-5 F: 74

Comment: Finished last of four in a maiden claimer 16 days ago; first-time blinkers now tried; could be dangerous if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 4	17/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	81/10	-

Eimear

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Must be checked in the market coming from these quarters; strong claims as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Litlemscantbewrong

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Timothy Salzman Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Bumped at the start (here, 5½f) when sixth of seven on her debut at 16-1 23 days ago; fitted with blinkers for the first time; looks likely to go well now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	78/5	-

Alyvia's Lil Girl

Jockey: Angel Castillo Trainer: Trevor Gallimore Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to 1m½f winner Roziere; having first race; market may guide on this one as trainer not renowned for debutant winners.

Delcap Alice

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Turner Time (5½f-7f); stable has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise.

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Delaware Park

18:02

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: THUNDER IN PARIS looks set for a big run. Nanisca and Antonacci Girl can give the selection something to think about.

Step Lightly

Jockey: Paul Luna Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 324174

Comment: Has won over C&D; finished last of four last Friday in a claimer; up in class (in for $10k here, $5k tag last time); this is competitive and not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	53/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/2	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-

Nanisca

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 11

Comment: Not had much racing - third outing here; bids for hat-trick; sprang 13-1 surprise four weeks ago in an optional claimer; has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	13/1	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	49/2	-

Antonacci Girl

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 311234

Comment: Consistent lately; solid effort in an allowance race at Mountaineer Park three weeks ago upped to 1m; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; it wouldn't be a surprise to see her return to the winners' enclosure and shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/1	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-

Greyhound Station

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Scott Lake Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 221321

Comment: Defied a big price (8-1) over 6f at Parx (optional claimer, sloppy track) last week; successful twice in her last four starts; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	79/10	-
01/07/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	34/5	-
17/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	161/10	-
07/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
11/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Vieux Carre

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1516

Comment: Finished out the back over 1m½f here (optional claimer) five weeks ago; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); winner of two of her four career runs; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
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	-

Thunder In Paris

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 552312

Comment: Went down by half a length in a claimer at Laurel Park last month; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	15/1	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	179/10	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/5	-

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Delaware Park

18:34

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UP FOR IT is strongly fancied to come out on top. She has shown she can get her head in front and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while Hawkstone, Cattivo Ragazzo and Zanduhoc must be on the shortlist.

Zanduhoc

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: J Servis Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 1-12823

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; favourite last month when beaten just under 2l to finish third (Parx) in an optional claimer; could be in the mix as he knows how to get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
12/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
21/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	15/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
30/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
09/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-

Cloud Without Rein

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-61632

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and string of consistent efforts of late; finishing second was a good effort over 6f here (optional claimer) two weeks ago; down in distance; tag unchanged at $32k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	16/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	17/10	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	57/10	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	2561/100	-

Hawkstone

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 1-5535

Comment: A C&D winner; not beaten too far when fifth of seven (Monmouth Park) last month in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $25k); jockey booking heightens interest; should give it a bold bid if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
11/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	33/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	93/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-

Zingales King

Jockey: Barrington Bell Trainer: Orlando Rose Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 221-40

Comment: Last of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs five months ago in a claimer; managed two wins in his last six outings; returns from a layoff; claiming value rises from $8k last time; difficult to fancy as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	26/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
19/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
29/09/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-

Up For It

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 128-06

Comment: A winner over this C&D; grade looks suitable; not disgraced in sixth over 5½f at Monmouth Park (stakes) last month; she takes on the boys here; arguably the one to beat as shown she can win fairly recently and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	127/2	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	102/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	327/10	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
13/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-

Colonel Bob

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Jr Robert Reid, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-47061

Comment: Ended losing run when in front by just over 2l back down to 6½f at Parx five weeks ago in an optional claimer; form of the stable is a plus; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
28/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	36/1	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	56/5	-
01/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/5	-
11/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/2	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-

Gambe Forte

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Kelly Rubley Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-6554

Comment: A few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Fair Grounds in December; not disgraced when fourth in a claimer at Laurel Park 27 days ago; a lot on his plate here and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	267/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	116/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	56/5	-
08/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	231/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	109/10	-

Cattivo Ragazzo

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 435-35

Comment: Can be a player at this level; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in an optional claimer last month; capable of going well as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	34/5	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	51/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	17/5	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-

Just For The Money

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Cesar Nambo Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 471454

Comment: Has been consistent of late; creditable fourth, beaten 5l, of six last Wednesday in an allowance optional claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	57/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	338/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	203/10	-

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Delaware Park

19:06

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LET'S GO LANDO is expected to get the job done. Mister Roscoe and Rock Etiquette also have claims.

Minister Confessor

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Johnathon Feron Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 55

Comment: Bumped at the start three weeks ago when beaten 22l in a maiden special weight; hard to see her involved with the new headgear reached for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	56/5	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	7/2	-

Mister Roscoe

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 49

Comment: Ninth of 12 two weeks ago (Colonial Downs) in a maiden special weight; could have a say as his experience should be an asset.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	339/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	23/2	-

Let's Go Lando

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 23

Comment: Related to Stakes winner It's Hammertime; didn't quite live up to market expectations at 5-4 when third (Laurel Park) 42 days ago in a maiden special weight; market vibes last time suggest he is capable of better so big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	13/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	9/10	-

Mr. Supreme

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2U

Comment: Failed to complete two weeks ago (Colonial Downs) in a maiden special weight; has shown signs of promise here and there and ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	U / 12	43/10	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	19/2	-

Raging Cajun

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Edward Allard Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Came home fourth here on his debut, although he was beaten only 1½l at 3-1 five weeks ago; nicely bred (by Cajun Breeze); likely to be involved if reproducing initial effort and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	31/10	-

Rock Etiquette

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Christophe Seale Age/Wt: 2/8-4

Comment: First race for the daughter of Rock Your World; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; competitive shout with signs of encouragement in profile.

Code Of Silence

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Timothy Keefe Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First race for the son of Blofeld; related to 1m winner Tattooed; market may guide on this one given doubts that he can run to the required standard this time.

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Delaware Park

19:38

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMMEMORATIVE gets the vote. She likes to stalk the early speed, while Magica, Suitefourfourthree and Tailored For Joy are also respected.

Suitefourfourthree

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 35-332

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; problems at the start (sluggish) at Laurel Park four weeks ago when dropped in distance in a maiden special weight; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	77/10	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/2	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	5761/100	-
28/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-

Midnight Prowler

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 9444-

Comment: Fourth beaten 6l over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) last August; returns from a layoff here; others more likely with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	13/2	-
27/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
31/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	142/5	-

Izzy Sweet Girl

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 46-225

Comment: Improved form the last twice; fair effort (soft) last month in a maiden special weight; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	6/1	-
02/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	11/5	-
29/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	59/2	-

Magica

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to 1m winner Turf Rocket; this daughter of Good Magic looks the part on breeding; trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile and the current stable form is another tick.

Chloe's Banker

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Collie Smith Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 95-

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Charles Town (beaten 8l) in a maiden special weight (muddy track, problems in the gate at the start) in November; Central Banker gets winners on the turf; returns from a break here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	418/5	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	244/5	-

Commemorative

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-2

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; looks the part on breeding (by Oscar Performance); fair runner-up of five two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; a major contender as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Oscar Performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 5	16/5	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	37/10	-

Lady Vintage

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable has a good record with newcomers here; Kitten's Joy gets winners on the turf; might be one for another day; market may guide as she will do well to trouble those who have already shown fair form.

Tailored For Joy

Jockey: Cecily Evans Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 38-2

Comment: Went down by a head two weeks ago in a maiden optional claimer; sire does get winners on the turf; more on her plate this time but could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	2443/50	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-

Radiant Tones

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Milan Milosevic Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54-244

Comment: Not yet off the mark in six attempts although has finished second; has hit the frame in several recent runs; not disgraced when fourth at Laurel Park over 1m (maiden claimer) 41 days ago; facing a tougher assignment than last time, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	17/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	43/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/10	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	124/5	-
03/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	101/5	-

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Delaware Park

20:10

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOOKIN AT ROSES is fancied for this. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has won once at this venue previously.

Tubtimsiam

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 665343

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win) and is a multiple winner this year; respectable effort (Penn National) two weeks ago in a claimer; up in class (in for $8k); regularly been coming up a bit short lately so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
05/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	45/2	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	162/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	15/1	-

Gran Andrews

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 113113

Comment: One-time useful performer and wins-runs record of 19-42; finished just behind Morning Thoughts when third at Charles Town over 7f (optional claimer) 23 days ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
12/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-

Lookin At Roses

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 951221

Comment: Won by 2l two weeks ago in an optional claimer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 16-62 and smart performer at his pomp; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
03/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	63/10	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	189/5	-

Ascendance

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Jesus Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 317343

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and a winner on three occasions from 6f to 1m; was on the premises (third, beaten 2½l) when dropped back to 6f 22 days ago in a claimer; Jose Mauricio having only ride on the card.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	111/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/5	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	5/1	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	159/10	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	44/5	-

Candy For Carmel

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 676432

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second three weeks ago in a claimer; quite a while since he tasted success and form could be levelling off; not hard to turn elsewhere as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	68/5	-
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	-

Walk Away Joe

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 621342

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; producing consistent form; produced an encouraging effort (runner-up of six, beaten 2l) here over 1m (optional claimer, bumped at the start) behind Lookin At Roses two weeks ago; form of the trainer is a plus; looks likely to be involved as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	19/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/5	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	11/10	-

Style Me Royal

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Edward Maher Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 137551

Comment: Four-time course winner; won by 4½l last month in a claimer; class riser as runs for a $8k tag here; others more persuasive despite that win at Delaware Park.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-
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	-

Morning Thoughts

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 525123

Comment: A two-time winner this year; not beaten that far in third (6l) in an optional claimer at Charles Town on debut outing for new trainer (muddy track) a week ago; needs to be respected if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	61/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	41/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:42

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIA TOSCA can bounce back from a below-par effort when last seen and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Atlas Strong and Lady Outofthe Blue also merit consideration.

Don't Tell Kelly

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Kenneth Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-66755

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (4½l) at Laurel Park last month in an allowance optional claimer; successful three times from 6½f to 1m½f but struggled a bit since winning an allowance race at Laurel Park in October; meeting some horses in good form and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	48/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	131/10	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	637/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	89/10	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	83/5	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	113/5	-

Lady Outofthe Blue

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 8135-6

Comment: Split Princess Javoncia (third) and Stern Chaser (seventh) at Penn National last month when beaten 8l (sixth of eight, yielding) in a stakes; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; drop back to claiming level so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	14/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	1373/100	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	27/5	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	73/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-

Racey Ruby

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Jr Michael Catalano, Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 4112-1

Comment: On target three times in her last four outings; produced a bright display to win by 11l in an optional claimer at Parx in January; returns from a layoff here; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
02/12/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	-
30/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
15/10/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
23/09/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/5	-
01/09/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-

Stern Chaser

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 67-767

Comment: Beaten 12l in seventh in a stakes (yielding, Penn National) last month; a winner over this C&D; generally struggled of late; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	73/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	253/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	79/10	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	101/10	-
27/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-

Princess Javoncia

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 122-53

Comment: Unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; performed at a higher level than this in her peak; well held when third in a stakes (yielding) at Penn National last month with two of these rivals behind; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	61/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-

Mia Tosca

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 32-433

Comment: Has achieved six wins from 27 career runs and useful in her prime; not beaten too far when third of six in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park upped to this trip four weeks ago; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/10	-
02/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	177/10	-
28/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
26/08/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
04/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
23/07/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/2	-

Memphis Showboat

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: William Downing Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 3-848

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately and a while since her last success; failed to land a blow when eighth of ten in an allowance race last month; makes limited appeal as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	221/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	59/10	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	217/10	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
22/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	83/5	-

Atlas Strong

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Tim Woolley Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 148-41

Comment: Emphatic winner here over 1m (allowance race) last Thursday; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	359/10	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	237/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	81/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	37/2	-

Golden Charm

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: Linda Albert Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 246-62

Comment: Creditable effort when 11-1 second 28 days ago in an optional claimer; successful three times from 22 career starts (6f-1m½f); up in distance by an extra 2½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	56/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	171/10	-
28/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/10	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
04/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
06/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

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Delaware Park

21:14

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CREATIVE COPY gets the vote. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has a healthy career record. R Averie Lynn and Anonymously could also have a role to play.

Creative Copy

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Elliott Soto Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 115212

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (nine from 29 to date); solid second at Parx last month in a claimer; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
28/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
19/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-

Anonymously

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 1-2282

Comment: Gave good account to finish runner-up on first outing for new trainer two months ago (Laurel Park) in an optional claimer; has won at this course; can't be ruled out as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	9/2	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	3/5	-

Divine Romance

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 512164

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-28; fair effort when beaten just under 3l over 5½f here (optional claimer) 15 days ago; others appeal more as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
27/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	113/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	84/5	-

Waterloo Rose

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 433156

Comment: Held here last month by Little Crybaby when last of six dropped back in distance in an optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	14/5	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	38/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/2	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	189/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/5	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Ritabook

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Victor Carrasco Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 314132

Comment: Winning form over C&D; on target three times in her last seven outings; finished in front of two of these when beaten three-quarters of a length 15 days ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	71/10	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-

Little Crybaby

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: John Worsley Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 0-51511

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including last time when finishing ahead of six rivals (9-2); bidding for a hat-trick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	39/10	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	157/5	-
30/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	77/5	-

R Averie Lynn

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 117223

Comment: Better than this level in her pomp and is a two-time winner this year; split Ritabook and Divine Romance two weeks ago in an optional claimer; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	22/5	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

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