Delaware Park

17:35 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HARDY CHOICE looks the one to back. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast, while Funkenstein and Off The Meds must be on the shortlist.

1st	10. Hardy Choice 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	8. Off The Meds	8/1

Favourite

11/8

Bird King

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Jesus Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 7-22

11/8

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him last week when going down narrowly in a claimer; consistent lately and quality operator at his peak; recent display was promising so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	149/10	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	136/25	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2899/100	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1551/100	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	513/50	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Hardy Choice

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -256

5/2

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of nine at Parx last month in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $5k; yard going well a plus; strong contender as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-
25/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	17/10	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	28/5	-
10/06/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/5	-

Durkin's Call

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 9/7-11 F: 3384

15/2

Comment: Split a number of these rivals posting a respectable effort last Wednesday in a claimer; form is hit and miss and may have reached limits of his ability; his best looks to be behind him and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	183/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	147/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	369/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	76/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	379/10	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	54/5	-

Off The Meds

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Victor Carrasco Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 33444

8/1

Comment: Useful in his prime; out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth) five weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; could be in the mix if running to the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	15/2	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/1	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
07/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-

Funkenstein

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado Trainer: Arthur Agostini Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 5025

12/1

Comment: One-time useful operator and this is his grade; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of eight in a claimer at Tampa Bay Downs last month; in the mix as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	48/5	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/1	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	229/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/2	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	43/10	-

Koselio

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Juan Guerrero Age/Wt: 6/8-2 F: 9-9593

12/1

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-33); not disgraced in third in a claimer (Parx) last week; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/5	-
25/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	31/2	-
11/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/1	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	69/5	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	5917/100	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	109/10	-

You Kidding Me

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Johnathon Feron Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 783932

16/1

Comment: Solid effort when 22-1 runner-up (Turf Paradise) 31 days ago in a claimer; recent efforts have generally been solid; no longer appears to be improving; class riser as runs for a $5k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	184/5	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	259/5	-

Zipper Zapper

Jockey: Joshua Ortiz Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 24346-

16/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; problems in the gate at the start in a claimer when beaten 10l (sixth of seven) at Charles Town in November; returns from an absence here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	43/10	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	21/5	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	163/10	-
17/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	103/5	-

Lookin For Justice

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 432-7

20/1

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); behind three of these rivals here over 1m (claimer) when beaten 11l last Wednesday; a lot on his plate here and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	101/5	-
15/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/1	-
11/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	281/10	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	123/10	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	316/5	-
29/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/5	-

Book Marker

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-76605

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fifth of eight in a claimer last Wednesday; not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Delaware Park in October and could be at the extent of his ability; others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	301/5	-
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	174/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	289/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	187/10	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	383/10	-
05/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/1	-

Delaware Park

18:05 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WILLOW CREEK ROAD is the recommendation. He has a fine record at this trip and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims, while Yahoo Omar, Hammer and Intrepid's Legacy are more names to consider.

1st	4. Swifty Devil	12/1
2nd	9. Hammer 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	7. Shipsational	11/2

Favourite

15/8

Intrepid's Legacy

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 3553-

15/8

Comment: Has been consistent of late and a multiple C&D winner; solid effort at Laurel Park in December in an allowance race; layoff to overcome; pleasing in most recent trackwork and has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	17/10	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	43/10	-
25/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/1	-
03/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
13/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Hammer

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Kristy Gazzier Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -51101

9/4

Comment: Easy allowance optional claimer winner at Charles Town 30 days ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	115/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	42/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	321/10	-
05/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	58/5	-

Shipsational

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Edward Barker Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-32842

11/2

Comment: Successful three times from 26 career starts (5½f-1m); favourite and only narrowly beaten (dropped to 5f) two weeks ago at Finger Lakes in an allowance race; likely to be a threat if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	31/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	51/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	143/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	11/1	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-

Willow Creek Road

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4-2278

11/2

Comment: Three-time winner in his career (from 6f-1m½f) and ran well in a stakes in March; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 7l) in a stakes four weeks ago upped to 1m½f; strong claims now dropping in class and he has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 13	108/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	69/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	77/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	96/5	-
25/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	38/5	-
07/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	8/5	-

Altobelli

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 151187

10/1

Comment: Last of seven in an allowance race on first run for current trainer last Wednesday; wins-runs record of 4-11; a lot on his plate here and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	138/5	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	178/5	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	61/10	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	101/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	339/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	103/100	-

Swifty Devil

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-3343

12/1

Comment: Solid effort last month (Laurel Park) in an allowance race; has been fairly consistent of late; last won over C&D in 2022; may have to settle for supporting role with previous efforts in this company suggesting he could struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	49/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	251/10	-
07/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/5	-

Yahoo Omar

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 121-5

14/1

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; not beaten too far when fifth of six in an allowance optional claimer at Penn National three months ago; warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	36/5	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	27/10	-
25/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	6/5	-

Shootersgottashoot

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 36-337

25/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in an allowance optional claimer (Laurel Park) in March; easy to oppose as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	169/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	71/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	28/1	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	107/2	-

Respirator

Jockey: Adam Bowman Trainer: Carl Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -33644

Comment: Producing solid form figures; shown all winning form at Parx (four successes); not disgraced when fourth over 6½f at Parx (optional claimer) three weeks ago; makes limited appeal as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
29/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	56/5	-
16/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	124/5	-
26/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	64/5	-
11/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	71/5	-
08/07/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/5	-

Delaware Park

18:35 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICAN UNITY is the pick of these. He likes to stalk the early speed and has a healthy career record. Space Launch, Let's Have A Party and Dalinar are interesting.

1st	1. Frosty The Giant 2nd Fav	4/1
2nd	11. Mccrakens Ghost	15/8
3rd	3. American Unity Fav	15/8

Favourite

15/8

American Unity

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 12345-

15/8

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth in a claimer at Parx in September; wins-runs record of 13-34; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $15k); returns from a break today; plenty of appeal based on a good effort two starts ago and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-
17/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
20/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
27/05/24	Monmouth Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-

Mccrakens Ghost

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 82-454

15/8

Comment: Hasn't won for a while; unbeaten at this course after two runs; not disgraced in fourth four weeks ago (Parx) in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	8/1	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	56/5	-
25/02/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	177/5	-
25/01/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
01/01/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	27/10	-
08/12/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Frosty The Giant

Jockey: Paul Obregon Luna Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 31709

4/1

Comment: Ninth beaten 8l at Pimlico over 1m1f (optional claimer) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall (close behind Petit Fils) three weeks ago; difficult to fancy as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	81/10	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	179/10	-

Candy For Carmel

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-25676

6/1

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of 11 at Oaklawn Park 28 days ago in a claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise but a while since his last success; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	64/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	15/2	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	97/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	208/5	-

Sam Stormy

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 51341

9/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer at Tampa Bay Downs 52 days ago; drops to a $20k tag; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	49/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/2	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	107/10	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-

Let's Have A Party

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Nesvil Bailon Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 611

20/1

Comment: Bids for hat-trick; successful by 2l in a claimer at Laurel Park in March upped to this distance; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	63/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/2	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/1	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	209/10	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-

Chief Alpha

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 80-6

40/1

Comment: Last of six in a claimer at Penn National three weeks ago when dropped in distance on debut for this trainer; has won previously at this course; a few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Louisiana Downs last June; tag has been raised to $16k; a few rivals look in good form so hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	252/5	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	201/5	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/10	-
15/07/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
26/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	167/10	-
11/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-

Wicked Finn

Jockey: Jose Vega Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 2726-

Comment: Finished behind Petit Fils when a disappointing sixth in September in an optional claimer; a winner over C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; back from an absence here; entitled to respect judged on finishing second two starts back and he has won after a layoff previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	29/10	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
20/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	259/10	-

Petit Fils

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 10/8-6 F: 68-56

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Pimlico (beaten just under 5l) 21 days ago in an optional claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and has struggled to factor since winning an optional claimer at Delaware Park in July; claiming tag now upped to $16k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	16/1	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	91/5	-
12/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/2	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	29/10	-

Greyzer

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Thomas Waltke Age/Wt: 7/8-1 F: 46351

Comment: Returned to winning ways last Thursday (sloppy track) when getting the job done by a head (dropped back to 6f) in a claimer; three wins over course and distance; Sara Del Fabbro a good booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/10	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/1	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/10	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	25/2	-

Space Launch

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 4-13463

Comment: Respectable third in a claimer at Monmouth Park 13 days ago; can figure as shown he can get his head in front and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	10/1	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/1	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	97/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	8/5	-

Dalinar

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 158-

Comment: Beaten a fair way when eighth in a claimer at Laurel Park in October; has won here previously; can be a player at this level; returning from a layoff here; was successful three starts back and should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	3/1	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	60/1	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/2	-
03/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
07/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	71/5	-
18/05/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-

Delaware Park

19:05 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HARP'S HOT CORNER is a firm selection. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and will be suited by this distance. Shaft's Bullet and Auto Glide could run well too.

1st	4. Cadet Corps	10/1
2nd	6. Auto Glide 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	1. Harp's Hot Corner Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Harp's Hot Corner

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-11311

5/2

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Parx upped to this distance four weeks ago; has achieved eight wins from 12 career runs and on a hat-trick after last win; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
16/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
17/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	1/1	-
25/02/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
13/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
17/12/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Auto Glide

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 9-2331

3/1

Comment: Yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; scored by just under 3l (Oaklawn Park) last month in a starter allowance; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	1719/100	-
28/07/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 4	9/5	-

Hittheroadjak

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-23513

7/2

Comment: Was a shade disappointing when third (8-11) over 1m at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; has won at this course; should prove competitive if replicating the best of his form and he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-

Shaft's Bullet

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Gary Capuano Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: -744

4/1

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten 1½l) when dropped down to 6f last Wednesday in an allowance race; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-16); must be respected as reverting to this trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	74/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	34/5	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/10	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
14/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
25/05/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-

Point Dume

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 41161

11/2

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); quick away to lead from a wide draw in an allowance optional claimer (Pimlico) 15 days ago, scoring by just over 2l; claiming tag now upped to $62.5k; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	47/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
17/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-

Cadet Corps

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 0-032

10/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 12-36) and has been fairly consistent this year; good effort when just over 2l runner-up at Pimlico behind Point Dume two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	489/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	347/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-

Ardanwood

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 5137-9

25/1

Comment: Was tailed off in a claimer at Oaklawn Park in March on debut for this trainer; winning form over C&D; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; his best looks to be behind him and not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	67/2	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	18/5	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/10	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
09/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-

Delaware Park

19:35 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SURFIN' M is strongly fancied to prevail. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front, while Shane Falco, Analyst and Kaladin are also of interest.

1st	8. Latin Rebel	4/1
2nd	1. Surfin' M Fav	9/4
3rd	6. Zevon 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

9/4

Surfin' M

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-303

9/4

Comment: Found life tough when 10l back in third last month at Oaklawn Park in a maiden claimer; improved form the last twice; has to be considered as jockey does well from inner gates here and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	15/1	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	22/5	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/2	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	57/5	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	2563/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Zevon

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Danielle Hodsdon Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 24-5

11/4

Comment: Fifth of nine beaten 20l in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) last week; shown signs of promise here and there and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	57/5	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
25/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	111/5	-
18/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
12/06/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	83/10	-

Latin Rebel

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Mark Shuman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 654652

4/1

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce) but stepped up on his last two starts; beaten a head two weeks ago (sloppy track) upped to this trip at Pimlico in a maiden claimer; competes from same tag here ($30k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	341/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	97/10	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-

Kaladin

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-342

6/1

Comment: A narrow second at 1-2 over 6f here (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; has found improvement of late; up in class (in for $20k); recent effort was creditable so needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	241/10	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/10	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-

Analyst

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-7

13/2

Comment: Trainer can ready one; sibling of My Forever Friend (1m½f winner); Tonalist gets winners on the turf; sole newcomer in the field; one to be interested in as some good aspects to his profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Phil's On The Run

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: Edward Allard Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 54-

10/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth over 7f at Laurel Park (maiden claimer, muddy track) in September; sire does get winners on the turf; returns from a layoff; lower claiming tag should make this easier and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	7/1	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	64/5	-

My Lucky Ace

Jockey: Jose Mauricio Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-256

20/1

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; failed to land a blow when sixth of ten (dropped to 5½f, not far behind Latin Rebel) at Laurel Park 42 days ago in a maiden special weight; hard enough to fancy despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	113/2	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	25/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	37/1	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/1	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	159/2	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	261/5	-

Kitten's Ploy

Jockey: Jorge Sanchez Gonzalez Trainer: Jose Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 35-

20/1

Comment: Beaten 8l into fifth here over 1m (maiden special weight), showing early speed to lead from a wide draw in October; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; returns from a break here; might find this company a little easier but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	43/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	107/5	-
24/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	344/5	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	253/5	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	273/10	-

Spezia's Son

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Daniel Siculietano Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7865

40/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (8l) in a maiden claimer last Saturday; in for a $25k tag here, up from $16k last time; hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	517/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	178/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	509/10	-
15/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	87/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/5	-

Quahog Republic

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 677-

Comment: Best he's managed so far is fifth from five career starts; beaten seventh of eight when close behind Kitten's Ploy over 1m (maiden special weight) in October; returns from a layoff; now drops in class but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	329/5	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	28/1	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	281/10	-
07/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	179/10	-
24/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	62/5	-

Vekoma Kid

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth Black Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9-7

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of nine in a maiden special weight at Fair Grounds in March upped to 1m; warrants respect as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	461/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	4803/100	-

Shane Falco

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Mark Shuman Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 35-93

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish third three weeks ago at Pimlico when dropped back to 5f in a maiden claimer; tag has been raised to $30k; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	17/5	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	35/4	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	309/25	-
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	197/10	-

Forced Attitude

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: Madison Meyers Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-

Comment: Held sixth of ten but was making his first appearance at Colonial Downs in blinkers at 17-2 in August; now down in class (in for $30k from $40k); has had some time off; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	42/5	-

Souper Crunchy

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-25

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing fifth of eight in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park (bumped at the start) in March; drops to a $25k tag from $35k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
29/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	7/5	-
31/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-

Delaware Park

20:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: R DISASTER is fancied for this. She finished ahead of St. Benedicts Prep and Socially Selective when last seen and can't be faulted for consistency.

1st	4. R Disaster Fav	8/13
2nd	1. Miss Harriett	14/1
3rd	3. Drifaros	16/1

Favourite

8/13

R Disaster

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 12-122

8/13

Comment: Successful four times in her last seven starts; missed out by a head at Belmont At The Big A over 6½f (Grade 3) when ahead of St. Benedicts Prep and Socially Selective four weeks ago; drop in class is a positive and should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	59/10	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/25	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Pleasant Embrace

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-11

4/1

Comment: Emphatic winner in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park in March; admirable career strike-rate (six from 11 to date) and continued her winning streak when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
01/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
07/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
09/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/1	-
02/06/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/10	-

Alani

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: Michael Moore Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-1211

9/2

Comment: Bids for hat-trick but yet to win a race of this value; won by 4l in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park 34 days ago; the Michael Moore outfit is running hot currently; passed over as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	2/5	-
13/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
18/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

Miss Harriett

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Brandon McFarlane Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 11-3

14/1

Comment: A prolific winner at this level; just over 5l behind the winner, Alani, in an allowance optional claimer at Laurel Park last month; facing a tougher assignment than last time, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
21/07/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	7/5	-
16/06/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 13	581/10	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	40/1	-
20/04/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-

Reagan's Flame

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1742-

14/1

Comment: Consistent lately but all her victories have been gained at a lower level; second at Churchill Downs but only beaten three-quarters of a length six months ago upped to 1m½f in an allowance optional claimer; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	341/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	441/25	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	39/50	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	119/100	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	173/50	-

Drifaros

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Teresa Pompay Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 54-334

16/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Tampa Bay Downs five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; often been there or thereabouts lately; quite a while since she tasted success; others appeal more as has more on her plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	25/2	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Handicap / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	38/5	-
22/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	30/1	-
13/05/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/10	-
04/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Sunday Girl

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: David Duggan Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 21-11

Comment: Looking to land a four-timer; scored narrowly in a stakes at Aqueduct in March; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	32/5	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
09/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	47/10	-

Socially Selective

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2-336

Comment: Behind two of these 27 days ago when last at Belmont At The Big A (problems in the gate at the start) in a Grade 3; can be a player at this level and has not had much racing; has possibilities as she clearly knows how to get her head in front and down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	-	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 5	69/20	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
21/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

St. Benedicts Prep

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 223224

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (six from 24 to date) and placed in a Grade 3 last month; creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 1l at Belmont At The Big A when splitting two of these rivals four weeks ago in a Grade 3; can be in the thick of things now dropping in class and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	73/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	53/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	51/20	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Delaware Park

20:35 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KAY ARMY looks the one to back. He had the reopposing Master Piece behind last time and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	6. Sway'sinmydna 2nd Fav	4/1
2nd	3. Not So Holy Fav	6/5
3rd	4. Casino Night	4/1

Favourite

6/5

Not So Holy

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Daniel Mckenzie Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-7427

6/5

Comment: Only finished seventh of eight despite odds of 7-4 over 6f at Laurel Park (claimer, sloppy track) 27 days ago; consistency hasn't been his strong suit and wins achieved at a lower level; with more on his plate looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Casino Night

Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez Trainer: Richard Hendriks Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 221

4/1

Comment: Scored by just over 2l (bumped at the start) last week when getting off the mark at the third time of asking in a maiden claimer; others appeal more as may find this tougher stepping out of maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-

Sway'sinmydna

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 337-7

4/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing seventh of eight at Laurel Park over 1m (allowance optional claimer) 28 days ago; all his wins have been at a lower level; should figure despite moving up in class and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	7 / 9	97/10	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
05/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-

Rolly

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-32362

11/2

Comment: Respectable display to finish fifth, beaten just under 2l upped to this trip in January at Gulfstream Park in a Grade 3; all his victories have been gained at a lower level but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 9-26; returns from a break here; likely player now down in grade and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	72/5	-

Free Drop Bach

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Bernard Dunham Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 23-62

10/1

Comment: Good effort when just over 5l second a week ago (Penn National) in a claimer; a long time since his last win; others more persuasive with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	63/10	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	18/5	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	103/10	-

Irish Nitro

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 112222

12/1

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and is a multiple winner this year; produced a good effort to finish second in an optional claimer (Parx) two weeks ago; more on his plate this time but rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	81/10	-
24/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-

Dudewithaname

Jockey: Ubardo Casique Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 37-2

40/1

Comment: Solid second in an allowance optional claimer on his debut for this trainer dropped down to 1m½f at Laurel Park 43 days ago; likely to be in contention despite being up in class and the longer distance is likely to help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	81/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	593/50	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	1033/25	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	131/10	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-