Delaware Park

17:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SILENT ROAR looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time). Crabcakes N Beer, Lucky Lucky Luke and Formal Affair are also respected.

Silent Roar

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Hamilton Smith Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 39421

Comment: Ended losing spell scoring narrowly in a claimer 13 days ago; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	33/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	49/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	167/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	177/10	-

Formal Affair

Jockey: Brinton Arnold Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 4/7-12 F: 74348

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer at Laurel Park last month when dropped in distance on debut for this trainer; now down in class (in for $7.5k from $16k); has shown signs of promise here and there and has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	126/5	-

Renegade Serenade

Jockey: Jadiel Zambrana Trainer: Jorge Diaz Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 58064

Comment: Finished just behind Lucky Lucky Luke when fourth last month in a claimer; infrequent winner and may have reached limits of his ability; others have more pressing claims given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	443/10	-
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	133/10	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	289/10	-
12/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	86/5	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	63/10	-
27/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-

Crabcakes N Beer

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 43615

Comment: Has winning track form; has chalked up two wins from his last six; not disgraced when fifth last month in an optional claimer; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	36/5	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	103/5	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	159/5	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

Color Field

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Pedro Nazario Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 66-38

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 15l, over 6f here (claimer) last month; not won for some time now; $7.5k claiming tag this time (up from $6.3k); hard to make a case as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	206/5	-
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	-

Lucky Lucky Luke

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/7-13 F: 84763

Comment: Has won previously at this course; solid effort when beaten 4l to finish third five weeks ago in a claimer; capable of going well if reproducing most recent effort and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	133/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/5	-

Blackwater Falls

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Don Bryant Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 6641

Comment: Caused an upset when winning claimer at 28-1 four weeks ago, returning to winning ways; in for a $7.5k tag so up in class ($6.3k last time); may not be up to this despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	277/10	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	103/2	-
22/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	459/10	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	133/5	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	54/5	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	1143/10	-

Carbonite

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Felix Coba Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 38805

Comment: Beaten 11l in fifth over 6f here (claimer, muddy track, just behind Color Field) six weeks ago; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and not won for some time now; now looks to be past his prime and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
19/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	127/10	-
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	41/2	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	51/2	-
18/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	259/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	139/5	-

Braggadocious

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 12032

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year; was on the premises (second, beaten 5l) at Tampa Bay Downs in April in a claimer; class dropper as runs for a $7.5k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	4/1	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/10	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-

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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: TOJO'S MOJO is the recommendation. He has won here once before and sets the form standard based on his most recent effort, while Cattivo Ragazzo certainly isn't out of it.

Medagooch

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 222142

Comment: Beaten three-quarters of a length finished just ahead of Augustine Red last month at Laurel Park in an optional claimer; producing consistent form; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	81/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-

Cattivo Ragazzo

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 435-35

Comment: Has won at this track; grade looks suitable; not beaten too far when fifth of six separating re-opposing rivals Cloud Without Rein and Heaven's Got Fire in a similar race four weeks ago in an optional claimer; has shown glimpses of ability recently and should not be ruled out.

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	-

Tojo's Mojo

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Jr John Salzman, Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 17-371

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; gained narrow success in an optional claimer last month; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/5	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	2/1	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
23/06/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	231/10	-

Heaven's Got Fire

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-2 F: 574326

Comment: Suited by this C&D; finished last of six over 5½f here (optional claimer) four weeks ago; now looks to be past his prime and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/5	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	271/5	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	57/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	741/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	533/10	-

Augustine Red

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 32423

Comment: Producing consistent form; not far behind Medagooch when third at Laurel Park three weeks ago in an optional claimer; trainer going well a plus; prospects as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
03/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/20	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-

Cloud Without Rein

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-6163

Comment: Admirably consistent; finished ahead of two of these rivals four weeks ago when finishing a close-up third in an optional claimer; now looks to be past his prime and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	97/20	-

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Delaware Park

18:34

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMMEMORATIVE rates a strong recommendation. She looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is expected to take a step forward from her debut. Also of interest is Panama Canal.

Commemorative

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut in October (1m, Presque Isle Downs); sire does get winners on the turf; has a nice pedigree (by Oscar Performance); returns from a break here; clear chance if giving a more streetwise showing and her breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	37/10	-

Big Girl

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Corby Caiazzo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Bumped at the start in course maiden special weight over 5f when beaten a fair way on first start at 13-1 last month; related to Stakes winner U. S. Army; sire does get winners on the turf; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	63/5	-

Fifth Gear

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-

Comment: Fourth but beaten only 3½l on her debut over 5f at Laurel Park at 11-2 last June; has a long absence to overcome; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	11/2	-

Oppose

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 362

Comment: Encouraging effort when runner-up in a maiden special weight four weeks ago; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	107/5	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	73/5	-

Conch Fried Rice

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 88836

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth in a maiden special weight (behind Oppose) 26 days ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	22/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	8/1	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	159/10	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	221/10	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	99/5	-

Panama Canal

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Beaten 9l on her debut with blinkers tried at Pimlico at 50-1 two months ago; looks likely to go well if finding progression from her early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 13	521/10	-

Fuzzy

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: The only newcomer in the field; sire capable of producing high class offspring; stable gets plenty of debutant winners; related to Grade 3 winner Bellamore.

Reppazz

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Juanita Bennett Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3253-

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when third of nine over 1m at Laurel Park (maiden special weight) in October; detectable promise, knocking on the door on occasions and has shown some recent improvement; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	11/1	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	59/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	9/2	-
31/08/23	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-

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Delaware Park

19:06

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISTICAL CURLIN might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Fear Of Union is one to take seriously.

Mistical Curlin

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-42

Comment: Fair runner-up of six in an optional claimer at Parx on debut for new trainer last month; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/20	-
19/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/20	-
06/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	10/1	-

Joe The Jet

Jockey: Jorge Hernandez Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2561

Comment: Won by just over 3l over 7f at Laurel Park (optional claimer) four weeks ago, returning to winning ways; despite that Laurel Park success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	191/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	139/10	-
29/03/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	62/5	-

States United

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1116

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last four; has won previously at this course; last of six at Parx last month in an optional claimer; a lot on his plate here and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	101/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	69/10	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
06/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	33/10	-
27/05/24	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	79/10	-

Passioned

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Justin Nixon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 61

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-14); landed a narrow success in a claimer at Laurel Park five weeks ago; drops to a $25k tag from $32k; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	35/4	-
18/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	87/5	-
21/06/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	97/10	-

Goodafternoonoscar

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 55-75

Comment: Not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park in September; not disgraced in fifth at Penn National over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; this is competitive and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	529/10	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	68/5	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	159/10	-

Mad Banker

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 165182

Comment: Wins-runs record of 4-19; turned in a solid effort in defeat 27 days ago, when second (had Collection Day (third) and Fear Of Union (fourth) behind) in an optional claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	10/1	-
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
04/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	14/5	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-

Collection Day

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3434

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; achieved each of his three career wins at Laurel Park; was held in fourth last month at Penn National in an allowance race; he can be taken on as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	13/10	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	77/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	37/5	-

Fear Of Union

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5-114

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last five; he meets the required standard ability wise; fair effort (beaten 5½l) last month in an optional claimer; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	38/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	193/100	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-

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Delaware Park

19:38

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAJESTIC TIGER is fancied for this. He had the reopposing You Kidding Me behind last time and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims.

Catatumbo

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Michael Simone Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 353163

Comment: A four-time winner this year; far from disgraced (beaten just over 3l) at Monmouth Park five weeks ago in a starter allowance; in the mix as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	173/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/10	-

Bryce Canyon

Jockey: Ronaldo Rodriguez Trainer: Reynaldo Yanez Age/Wt: 7/7-13 F: 16971

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an 11th win); scored by just under 3l over 1m½f at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) in May on debut for this trainer; others have more pressing claims as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/2	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	124/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	33/10	-

Majestic Tiger

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 544222

Comment: On the premises when second of six four weeks ago in a claimer; holds leading claims as recent effort was encouraging and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	73/10	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	201/10	-
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	83/5	-
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	241/4	-
11/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	129/5	-

You Kidding Me

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Johnathon Feron Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 393286

Comment: Possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability and form has been a bit mixed lately; finished last of six here over 6f (claimer) four weeks ago, behind Majestic Tiger; hard to see him involved as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	175/2	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	159/10	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	107/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	647/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	379/5	-

Walk Away Joe

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 2134

Comment: He can be competitive at this level and consistent performer; close up behind Catatumbo when fourth at Monmouth Park over 1m½f (starter allowance) five weeks ago; can figure as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-

Goodluckchuck

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 544

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Charles Town in an optional claimer (sloppy track) 26 days ago; winner of 12 races (5½f-1m½f) and has proven competitive in a race of this nature.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-

Lookin At Roses

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 3-95122

Comment: Finished a decent runner-up of six in an optional claimer; closely matched with Catatumbo on that running 46 days ago; consistent lately and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 15-61; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
27/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	13/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:10

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KUNOOZ is a strong fancy. He is taken to confirm placings with Country Charlie and Elfuegomasbrilante and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

Kuz It's Chilly

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Karin Wagner Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: -8318

Comment: Improved form the last twice; behind Master Munnings last month (Penn National) when beaten a long way in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	269/10	-
07/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/5	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	14/1	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	139/5	-
15/03/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	819/10	-
06/02/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	171/5	-

Bear Hunt

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 6-5874

Comment: Finished just behind Muthabir when fourth in a claimer last month; deeper waters here (in for $10k here, $7.5k tag last time); might find this level a bit too hot to handle so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	7/5	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/2	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	391/10	-
04/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	108/5	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	143/5	-
11/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	333/10	-

Kunooz

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16652

Comment: Ahead of Country Charlie and Elfuegomasbrilante when runner-up (beaten just under 3l) two weeks ago in an optional claimer; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	6/1	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	16/5	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	15/1	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	97/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	199/25	-

Sandini

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9156

Comment: Not had much racing - fifth outing here; sixth beaten 17l (Laurel Park) on his first start for this trainer last month in an optional claimer; up in distance by an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	3727/100	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	161/10	-

Master Munnings

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 42472

Comment: Subpar record of 1-12; a respectable second of eight at Penn National over 1m½f (optional claimer) last month on debut for this trainer; warrants respect as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-
07/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-
24/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
29/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	109/10	-
13/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	163/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-

Magic Hooh

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: John Sgavicchio Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 36-56

Comment: Just the one victory on his CV; problems at the start (bumped) upped to this distance last month when beaten 9l in sixth in a claimer; tries turf for the first time; this is competitive and hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
20/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/5	-

Fightnomoreforever

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kevin Boniface Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-2

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort last month at Laurel Park in a claimer; just the one win to his name; should not be far away if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	39/5	-
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	-

Elfuegomasbrilante

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Mark Shuman Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: U-1274

Comment: Can be a player at this level; finished fourth of ten (just behind Kunooz and Country Charlie) in an optional claimer two weeks ago; knows how to win so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	38/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	157/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	U / 11	192/5	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-

If I Were You

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Kelly Rubley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 402

Comment: Went close when runner-up (muddy track) six weeks ago in an optional claimer; he has a shout.

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	-

Country Charlie

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-503

Comment: Gave good account to finish third here over 1m½f (optional claimer) two weeks ago - split Kunooz and Elfuegomasbrilante; possible that there's no more in the locker.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	129/10	-

Muthabir

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 013

Comment: Beaten just under 2l in a claimer; closely matched with Bear Hunt on that running last month; lightly raced (this just his fourth race).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	521/25	-

Thick As Thieves

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-39

Comment: Last of nine at Churchill Downs over 1m1f (allowance race) 52 days ago; must go on the shortlist with trainer flying presently and he was successful 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: 5/8-7 F: 65-

Comment: A disappointing fifth when favourite in a claimer (Belterra Park) 392 days ago; back from an absence here.

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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

20:42

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOWN'S WARRIOR is hard to look beyond. He is a multiple winner over this distance and is in rude health. Foggy Dew and Bill Of Rights are also of interest.

Steady John

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-44

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; has largely been consistent of late; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l, sloppy track) 48 days ago in an optional claimer; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	16/1	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	144/5	-
03/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	66/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	112/5	-
04/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-

Masakado

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31534

Comment: Useful in this grade and going for a third win this year; respectable effort (beaten just over 2l, Laurel Park) last month on debut outing for new trainer in an optional claimer; should figure despite being up in class and he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	129/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-

Amedeus Music

Jockey: Sonny Leon Trainer: Elliot Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-871

Comment: Has achieved seven wins from 30 career runs; scored by a slim margin in a claimer last month; others more likely as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 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	-

Foggy Dew

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Eveline Kjelstrup Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-133

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; not disgraced when third at Laurel Park 46 days ago in an allowance race; more than capable if on song so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	73/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
27/04/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-

Waldrip

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 17-43

Comment: Could not manage better than third over 1m here (allowance race) last month; successful four times from 13 career runs; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/10	-
22/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	23/10	-
22/05/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
10/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

Town's Warrior

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 332211

Comment: Came out on top by 2½l at Penn National last month in an allowance race; from a respected trainer and goes for a hat-trick today; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
29/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	97/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-

Bill Of Rights

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Joanne Shankle Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 41431

Comment: Narrow success in an optional claimer at Laurel Park last month; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-22); rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	133/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	49/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
27/11/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Frosty The Giant

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 09234

Comment: Three-time winner in his career (from 5f-1m½f); producing fairly consistent form; not disgraced when fourth in an optional claimer last month; not hard to turn elsewhere as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	91/10	-
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	111/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	244/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	63/1	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	69/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Delaware Park

21:14

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PINOTSLILGIRL is the pick of these. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is a one-time course winner. Popover Gal represents a threat.

Edge Of Town

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Bobbi Hawthorne Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 121118

Comment: Flopped by finishing eighth when sent off 13-8 in an allowance optional claimer (Parx) last month; admirable career strike-rate (five from 18 to date); drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	8/5	-
06/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-

Chipotle Pepper

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 11661

Comment: In very good heart of late and all her winning form has come at or around this trip; successful by just over 5l in a claimer when getting across to lead early from a wide stall last month; claiming tag rises to $20k here; despite that Delaware Park success, others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
09/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-
21/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/5	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	37/5	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	3/1	-

Devil Pays In Gold

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-2212

Comment: Went down by just under 3l when second last month behind You're The One in an optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from her last five; recent runs have been consistent; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	44/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	3/2	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-

Popover Gal

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Jorge Diaz Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: -44112

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; on target three times in her last six outings; close up runner-up (sloppy track) at Parx last month in an optional claimer; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	93/10	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	59/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

You're The One

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-4431

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after just under 3l win here last month; others are preferred despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/5	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	27/2	-
02/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Skip Thru Da Fire

Jockey: Brinton Arnold Trainer: Jose Corrales Age/Wt: 4/7-12 F: 54U0

Comment: Beaten a long way in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) last month; winner of five starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m) but struggled a bit since winning an allowance race at Laurel Park in April; a lot on her plate here and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	237/10	-

Pinotslilgirl

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Joanne Shankle Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 124081

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-20); narrow scorer in an optional claimer (sloppy track) on first run for current trainer last Wednesday; warrants plenty of respect as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	47/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	162/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	39/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	2/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-

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