Delaware Park 13 August 2025

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

621112

1 Sir Exton 32

b g Bernardini - Somethinaboutbetty (Forestry)

4 8-8

Carol Cedeno

Michael Stidham

He has won three times at 1m. Beaten by Ournationonparade when second of six at 16-5 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. The one to beat.

2 (2)

536541

2 Melt With You 26

b g Upstart - Mommo (Speightstown)

4 8-12

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 11-5fav at Penn National over 1m last month, beating Kalahari Not Sorry by 5l. Holds strong claims.

3 (3)

31-6345

3 Harvard 69

b g Pioneerof the Nile - Sambuca Classica (Cat Thief)

7 8-8

Vince Halliday

Jane Martin

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f. Finished 8l behind Hey Boss when fifth of eight at 7-2 on his latest outing at Churchill Downs over 1m 1f in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Thomas Molloy. Faces a stiff assignment.

4 (4)

525733

4 In The Dance 14

b g Imagining - Street Waltz (Street Cry)

4 8-8

Jose Batista

Lynn Ashby

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f. Third of seven behind Ardanwood beaten 2 3/4l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Noted.

5 (5)

D33443

5 Alvy 54

dk g Accelerate - Wilburnmoney (Wilburn)

5 8-8

Forest Boyce

Robin Graham

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m. Third of five behind Bill Of Rights beaten 8l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m in June. One to avoid.

6 (6)

421313

6 First Glimpse 40

dk g First Samurai - Bard's Day (Arch)

6 8-8

Timothy Kreiser

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m. Third of five behind Uncle Caesar beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Bit to prove here.

7 (7)

2-26345

7 Hoku 45

dk g Morning Line - Tandora (Candy Ride)

6 8-8

Eliseo Ruiz

Jack Abrams

Winner of five races at 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Yes This Time when fifth of nine at 7-1 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 1m (good) in June. More is required.

Forecast: 2/1 Melt With You , 3/1 Sir Exton , 4/1 In The Dance , 6/1 Harvard , 8/1 First Glimpse , 8/1 Alvy , 10/1 Hoku

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:36

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Verdict

SIR EXTON has been in excellent form of late and a fourth win in five starts could be in the offing the the four-year-old. In The Dance and Melt With You also warrant consideration.

Top Tip: Sir Exton (1)
Watch out for: Melt With You (2)

18:02 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Claiming

Winner $20,790 - 4 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

285235

1 Possum 35

gr/ g Kantharos - Roaming (Quality Road)

3 8-5

Guadalupe Preciado

A winner at 6f. Finished 12l behind Light Forever when fifth of seven at 12-1 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m last month. Unlikely to figure.

2 (2)

1235

2 Hey Big Un 26

dk g The Factor - Reproach (Blame)

3 8-5

Greg Compton

A winner at 6f. Finished 5l behind Do It For Michael when fifth of seven at 9-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Must enter calculations.

3 (3)

6142

3 Preacha Meyers 25

ch g Mshawish - Absolute Bearing (Mizzen Mast)

3 7-12

Yan Rodriguez (7)

Hamilton Smith

A winner at 6f. Beaten 1l by Renewing Vows when second of seven at 6-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Others are preferred.

4 (4)

635771

4 Top Blood 21

b c War Of Will - Crown It (Tapit)

3 8-8

Angel Rodriguez

Jose Corrales

He has won three times at 1m. A winner at 45-1 at Delaware Park over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating One Way Farrior. This is more demanding.

5 (5)

146547

5 Hot Stott 26

dk g Complexity - Chokoloskee (Corinthian)

3 8-5

Nesvil Bailon

Successful at 6f and 7f. Beaten 9l behind Do It For Michael at 20-1 when last of seven on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Could make the frame.

6 (6)

6 Big Tankness 22

dk g Uncle Lino - Neva's Gal (Gio Ponti)

3 8-5

A winner at 6f. Finished 6l behind Analog Jones when fourth of six at 5-1 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 6f last month. Makes the most appeal.

Forecast: 9/5 Big Tankness , 5/2 Hot Stott , 7/2 Hey Big Un , 6/1 Preacha Meyers , 8/1 Top Blood , 8/1 Possum (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:36

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Verdict

BIG TANKNESS must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form that saw him score on debut at Laurel Park in June. He is preferred to Hey Big Un and Hot Stott.

Top Tip: Big Tankness (6)
Watch out for: Hey Big Un (2)

18:34 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Claiming

7f 110y

Winner $13,230 - 8 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

445-415

1 Half A League 27

b c Lookin At Lucky - Aly Doll (War Chant)

4 8-10

Benjamin Perkins

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished behind Guaio when fifth of seven at 22-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Needs to bounce back.

2 (2)

323832

2 Makoa 11

dk c Street Boss - Boss Babe (Take Charge Indy)

3 8-5

Kevin Gomez

Jr Peter Wasiluk,

Successful at 5f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Steady John when second of seven at 6-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m earlier this month. Tough ask.

3 (3)

5-56382

3 Return Fire 40

dk g Friesan Fire - Indian Beauty (Fast Bullet)

4 8-6

Carol Cedeno

Jonathan Maldonado

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l by Artwell when second of three at 19-5 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Yet to convince.

4 (4)

166524

4 Kunooz 14

ch g Constitution - Mamdooha (Daaher)

3 8-5

Angel Cruz

Kieron Magee

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Doctor's Orders when fourth of seven at 19-10 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. Capable of being in the shake-up.

5 (5)

4766-24

5 Fightnomoreforever 14

gr/ g Alliance - A Queen's Smile (Ops Smile)

5 8-10

Kevin Boniface

A winner at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Finished a head behind dead-heaters Dominguez and Fridayswithmurray when fourth of nine at 11-2 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. A player.

6 (6)

601

6 Spy Wars 27

b g Blofeld - War Briefing (War Front)

4 8-12

Phillip Capuano

A winner at 13-5 at Delaware Park over 1m 1f on his latest outing last month, beating Parlay For Destiny. This is more demanding.

7 (7)

0-12742

7 Elfuegomasbrilante 14

dk g Mr Speaker - Misstreated (Dehere)

5 8-10

Mark Shuman

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten a neck by Doctor's Orders when second of seven at 13-2 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. Can go one better.

8 (8)

6-40233

8 If I Were You 14

gr/ g The Factor - Idle Talk (Olmodavor)

4 8-10

Alexander Crispin

Kelly Rubley

A winner at 1m. Third of seven behind Doctor's Orders beaten 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. A key player.

9 (9)

122-648

9 Royal Browne 46

dk g Big Brown - Mom's Kisses (Willcox Inn)

4 8-10

Jr Richard Dutrow,

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Barnstorming at 12-5 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Belmont At The Big A over 1m (good) in June. Reserve.

10 (10)

988-454

10 Sharp Red Eagle 40

ch g Uncle Lino - Smart Jersey (Jersey Town)

6 8-6

Fenneka Bentley

A winner at 6f on the all-weather, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 8l behind Otter Creek when fourth of six at 5-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 5f last month. Reserve.

11 (11)

541577

11 I Wanna Rock 28

dk g Mosler - Rock Sapphire (Rock Hard Ten)

5 8-6

Jose Mauricio

Jesus Rodriguez

A winner at 1m. Beaten behind Sir Banana Brian at 45-1 when seventh of nine on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Reserve.

12 (12)

2146-50

12 Pure Realization 53

ch g Broad Rule - Pure Anticipation (Pure Prize)

4 8-6

Josue Beltran

Hassan Elamri

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten behind Mike The Bomb at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m (good) in June. Reserve.

13 (13)

42348-7

13 Phobia 21

b g Noble Mission - Joust (War Front)

5 8-6

Weston Hamilton

Lilith Boucher

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Express Star at 17-2 when seventh of nine on his latest outing at Presque Isle Downs over 1m last month. Reserve.

14 (14)

013

14 Muthabir 46

dk c Mohaymen - Yaabalady (Smart Strike)

3 8-5

Richard Mitchell

Marvin Richards

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of nine behind Long Astride beaten at 3-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Victor Jr Carrasco. Reserve.

Forecast: 5/2 Elfuegomasbrilante , 7/2 If I Were You , 4/1 Kunooz , 5/1 Royal Browne , 6/1 Fightnomoreforever , 6/1 Makoa , 10/1 Spy Wars , 10/1 Half A League , 12/1 Return Fire , 12/1 Muthabir , 15/1 Sharp Red Eagle , 20/1 I Wanna Rock , 20/1 Phobia , 20/1 Pure Realization (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:37

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Verdict

ELFUEGOMASBRILANTE had If I Were You (third) behind when narrowly denied here last time out and he can go one better on this occasion. Kunooz cannot be ruled out either.

Top Tip: Elfuegomasbrilante (7)
Watch out for: If I Were You (8)

19:06 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4 - Claiming

Winner $13,230 - 7 ran

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(Draw)

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

414614

1 Secret Treasure 41

gr/ g Arrogate - Sacristy (Pulpit)

5 8-7

Hugh McMahon

He has won three times at 1m. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kbcya Later when fourth of 5 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Demelza McMahon, and back into more suitable company now.

2 (2)

243-433

2 Striking Sparks 54

ch c Accelerate - Gas Total (Sulamani)

4 8-7

He has won four times at 1m. Third of 6 behind Wish For Peace beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m in June. More consistent than many and every chance of another big run.

3 (3)

466631

3 Master Of None 33

ch g Mastery - Uniquely Chic (Union Rags)

5 8-0

Darwin Rodriguez (7)

Sergio Pradenas

Winner of five races at 1m. A winner at 11-2 at Penn National over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Sweet Spite by 4l. Better opposition to deal with now.

4 (4)

635237

4 Level Up 11

b g Uncle Mo - Tangere (Malibu Moon)

5 8-7

Carlos Sepulveda

He has won four times at 1m. Beaten behind Kerness at 13-5 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Irving Rodriguez, he has plenty to find to bother some of these.

5 (5)

77-8085

5 The Colora Kid 11

gr/ g Blofeld - Go Get'm Irish (KITALPHA)

5 8-0

Teresa Salazar (7)

Collie Smith

Successful at 6f and 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Finished behind Estilo Magico when fifth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 5f earlier this month. Easy enough to look elsewhere for the winner.

6 (6)

137551

6 Style Me Royal 46

b g Palace Malice - Inside Passage (Tiznow)

4 8-7

Edward Maher

Winner of six races at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Delaware Park over 1m in June, beating Level Up. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Simone, he still needs a step forward to follow up.

7 (7)

1-32965

7 Sagrada Ray 32

gr/ g Frosted - Christina D'oro (Medaglia d'Oro)

6 8-7

Kieron Magee

Winner of seven races from 4f to 1m 1f. Finished behind Ournationonparade when fifth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Not going forward as hoped from his April second.

8 (8)

7-22521

8 Bird King 21

b g Tiznow - Bird Legacy (Mineshaft)

8 8-0

Jose Vargas (7)

Michael Gorham

Winner of six races at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Delaware Park over 1m last month, beating Roadtriptonowhere. Place chances upped in class.

Forecast: 2/1 Striking Sparks , 3/1 Style Me Royal , 5/1 Secret Treasure , 6/1 Bird King , 6/1 Sagrada Ray , 10/1 Level Up , 10/1 Master Of None , 15/1 The Colora Kid (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:38

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Verdict

Recent winners Style Me Royal and Bird King are impossible to ignore, but this level may see a return to form from SECRET TREASURE. Fourth in a much better race in July, he ought to find this easier pickings.

Top Tip: Secret Treasure (1)
Watch out for: Style Me Royal (6)

19:38 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight

1m 110y

Winner $28,350 - 9 ran

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No.

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

838-092

1 Redemption Speight 59

ch h Speightstown - Gas Total (Sulamani)

5 8-11

Fernando Jara

Lindsay Schultz

Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 1l by Wild Jaime when second of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 1m (good) in June. Every chance he can now go one better.

2 (2)

2 Juris Doctor

b c Constitution - Romanticism (War Front)

3 8-6

Michael Stidham

$450,000 Constitution half-brother to J. B. Books, won five times at 6f and 1m. Working well ahead of his first start.

3 (3)

57-72

3 Luca Machine 61

ch g Liam's Map - Brown Glaze (War Front)

3 8-6

Edward Allard

Placed once in four starts. Beaten by Koru when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m (good) in June. Out of claiming company now but one to take seriously.

4 (4)

76-4

4 Wyoming Class 62

b c Classic Empire - Abundance Of Class (Mineshaft)

4 8-11

Benjamin Perkins

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished behind Energize when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m in June. Main Track Only.

5 (5)

227442

5 Scottish Storm 24

b g Mitole - Warm Breeze (Street Sense)

4 8-11

Jr Richard Dutrow,

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten by Makes Sense when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Saratoga over 1m 1f last month. Main Track Only.

6 (6)

9535

6 Tate's War Cry 20

dk g Irish War Cry - D K's Brigantia (Warrior's Reward)

3 8-6

Jose Batista

Timothy Keefe

Placed once in four starts. Finished 4l behind Grey Biggsy when fifth of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time but has plenty to prove at present.

7 (7)

7 Toro Jr.

gr/ g Slumber - Mizzenkey (Mizzen Mast)

3 7-13

Jose Vargas (7)

Ramon Aguayo

$7,000 Slumber half-brother to Miz Owell, won four times at 1m. One to watch first time up.

8 (8)

3-623

8 Gallant Lad 25

b c Medaglia d'Oro - Theatric (Bernardini)

3 8-6

Angel Cruz

Michael Matz

Placed in three of four starts. Third of 14 behind Investment Mandate beaten at 6-1 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 1m (good) last month. Rarely far away and one for the shortlist.

9 (9)

2558-33

9 Hidden Motive 20

b g Uncle Mo - Mysterious Ways (Bernardini)

3 8-6

Gabriel Maldonado

Cathal Lynch

Placed in three of seven starts. Third of 12 behind Grey Biggsy beaten 2 3/4l at 13-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. He might need a drop in class before he wins a race.

10 (10)

24223-5

10 Smart Uncle 95

b g Uncle Mo - Smart Together (Smart Strike)

5 8-11

Forest Boyce

Jack Fisher

Placed in six of ten starts. Finished 17l behind China Beach when fifth of 8 at evens co-fav on his latest outing at Percy Warner over 2m 2f (good) in May. Interesting if he has the speed for this trip.

11 (11)

11 Dr. Merciless 21

dk g Central Banker - Little Miss Brown (Big Brown)

4 8-11

Barrington Bell

Marvin Richards

Dam won at 1m. Finished 2 1/2l behind Bodkin Creek when fourth of 7 at 28-1 on his racecourse debut at Delaware Park over 5f last month. Upped in trip which ought to suit.

12 (12)

0-65443

12 Frame Up 20

ch g Solomini - Ladyberg (Teuflesberg)

3 8-6

Sara Hess

Jane Martin

Placed once in seven starts. Third of 9 behind Myluckeyvalentine beaten at 11-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month, his only placing from 7 starts. Lengths to find in this class.

Forecast: 5/2 Smart Uncle , 7/2 Redemption Speight , 4/1 Gallant Lad , 6/1 Juris Doctor , 10/1 Wyoming Class , 10/1 Luca Machine , 10/1 Hidden Motive , 10/1 Scottish Storm , 12/1 Toro Jr. , 15/1 Tate's War Cry , 20/1 Frame Up , 20/1 Dr. Merciless (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:38

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Smart Uncle and Gallant Lad have to make the shortlist, but newcomer JURIS DOCTOR could be the one. A $450,000 yearling running for an in-form stable, he could be up to making a winning debut.

Top Tip: Juris Doctor (2)
Watch out for: Gallant Lad (8)

20:10 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming

Winner $17,010 - 6 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

421-236

1 Thataway 13

b g Sky Kingdom - Boudicca (Hard Spun)

5 8-9

Carol Cedeno

Lacey Gaudet

He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 14l behind Bodecream when sixth of 7 at 18-5 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 1m 2f (good) last month. Drops back in trip looking for his best form.

2 (2)

112-521

2 Neon Sign 14

ch g Neolithic - Lovely Valentina (Street Boss)

5 8-9

Timothy Kreiser

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Won on his latest outing when 1-5fav at Penn National over 6f last month, beating Bermuda Run by 3l. In good form and worth a try in this better company.

3 (3)

373442

3 Runyonesque 12

b g Runhappy - Good Gator (Good and Tough)

6 8-9

Eliseo Ruiz

Ronald Abrams

He has won four times from 6f to 1m 1f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Borracho when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f earlier this month. More to do here but a place is not impossible.

4 (4)

242351

4 Augustine Red 22

ch g Irish War Cry - Group Therapy (Freud)

4 8-9

He has won three times at 6f. Won on his latest outing when 13-10fav at Philadelphia Park over 6f last month, beating Depoli by 2 1/4l. Gelded since and one to take seriously.

5 (5)

9D3425

5 Frosty The Giant 14

ch g Frosted - Field Of Flowers (City Zip)

4 8-9

Kelly Deiter

He has won three times from 5f to 1m. Finished 4l behind Ardanwood when fifth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Lively front runner who won't be stopping late on.

6 (6)

363168

6 Dewy's Beast 25

dk g The Big Beast - Lilikoi (Freud)

4 8-9

Andy Hernandez

Sarah White

He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 10l behind Esperon at 16-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 5f (good) last month. Already proven at this level.

7 (7)

4669-16

7 Boat Song 145

ch g American Freedom - Desert Flight (Maria's Mon)

6 8-9

McLean Robertson

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished 11l behind Miracle Worker when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f in March after a slow start. Not out of this by any means.

8 (8)

6-97521

8 Easy Action 28

dk g Speightstown - Southampton Way (Into Mischief)

5 8-9

Jean Aguilar

Roberto Rosado

He has won three times at 6f. Won on his latest outing when 7-10fav at Penn National over 6f (good) last month, beating Kiss Them Deadly by a neck. More needed and this race may come soon enough.

Forecast: 5/2 Augustine Red , 7/2 Dewy's Beast , 4/1 Neon Sign , 6/1 Boat Song , 8/1 Easy Action , 8/1 Thataway , 10/1 Runyonesque , 12/1 Frosty The Giant (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:39

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AUGUSTINE RED showed a good turn of foot to win in July and a repeat of that may be all he needs. Neon Sign and Dewy's Beast look likeliest to fill the remaining places.

Top Tip: Augustine Red (4)
Watch out for: Neon Sign (2)

20:42 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $29,610 - 5 ran

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(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

124-344

1 Mosler Time 20

b g Mosler - Curlins Queen (Curlin)

5 8-8

Gabriel Maldonado

Cathal Lynch

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. Finished behind Goodbye Note when fourth of 7 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. More needed.

2 (2)

311366

2 Harp's Hot Corner 35

b g Weigelia - Katarica Disco (Disco Rico)

4 8-8

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Kohler's when last of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 7f last month. Could feature if back to his best.

3 (3)

414336

3 War Master 34

dk g Mastery - Sexy Reasons (Jump Start)

4 8-8

Michael Gorham

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Feeling Woozy when last of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. Main track only.

4 (4)

415-672

4 Stormy Flight 26

ch g Get Stormy - Suburb (City Zip)

3 8-0

Yan Rodriguez (7)

Hamilton Smith

Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 5l by Showstopper Copper when second of 5 at 11-5 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 5f last month. Others have stronger claims.

5 (5)

4-12175

5 Versus 46

b c Tiz The Law - Evita's Sister (Candy Ride)

3 8-4

Sonny Leon

Kelly Breen

Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 3l behind Tom's Magic when fifth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 1m (good) in June. Will be hard to keep out of the finish.

6 (6)

1-89436

6 Understudy Kitty 33

ch c Kitten's Joy - Theatric (Bernardini)

4 8-8

Michael Matz

Successful at 5f and 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Air Recruit when sixth of 10 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 1m (good) last month. Fitted with blinkers for the first time and has a shout on the pick of his form.

7 (7)

1134-45

7 St. John's 14

dk g Hard Spun - Fortress (Street Cry)

5 8-8

Forest Boyce

Jack Fisher

He has won three times from 1m to 2m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 7-5fav behind Hidden Path when fifth of 8 on his latest outing over hurdles at Saratoga over 2m 3f (good) last month. Returns to this code with a chance.

8 (8)

9-46523

8 Recker Point 19

b g Kantharos - Uknowwhatimean (Indian Charlie)

5 8-8

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Uncle Caesar beaten 4l at 9-4 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m last month. Others are more persuasive.

Forecast: 2/1 Versus , 3/1 St. John's , 4/1 Understudy Kitty , 6/1 Harp's Hot Corner , 8/1 Recker Point , 8/1 Mosler Time , 8/1 Stormy Flight , 10/1 War Master (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:40

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VERSUS has been competing in stakes races and has strong claims at this lower level. Understudy Kitty and Harp's Hot Corner also warrant plenty of respect.

Top Tip: Versus (5)
Watch out for: Understudy Kitty (6)

21:14 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m 70y

Winner $30,240 - 5 ran

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(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

174113

1 Wild Vine 22

dk g Red Vine - Praslin (Even The Score)

6 8-8

Has won eight races at 1m. Third of 6 behind Offaly Cool beaten 3 1/2l at 13-5 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m last month. One to consider.

2 (2)

6-34242

2 Adero 22

b g American Freedom - And You Can (Istan)

5 8-8

Frankie Pennington

John Servis

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 3l by Offaly Cool when second of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Philadelphia Park over 1m last month. A leading contender.

3 (3)

9-79641

3 Goodbye Note 20

b g Blofeld - Madam Alex (Not For Love)

4 8-12

Hamilton Smith

He has won four times from 6f to 1m. A winner at 17-2 at Delaware Park over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Awesome Flay. Facing a tougher test.

4 (4)

622616

4 Ten Gauge 26

b g Gun Runner - Scenic Drive (Empire Maker)

6 8-8

Adam Bowman

Daniel Velazquez

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Quick Tempo when sixth of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 5f (good) last month. Likely to find a few too good.

5 (5)

3-73622

5 Khozeiress 14

b h Khozan - Bridled Heiress (Wildcat Heir)

5 8-8

Sonny Leon

Teresa Pompay

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 2 1/4l by Haileysfirstnotion when second of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Cannot be ruled out.

6 (6)

7/0217-6

6 Give It A Whirl 53

ch g Hard Spun - Chic Thrill (Smart Strike)

4 8-8

Gabriel Maldonado

Cathal Lynch

He has won three times from 4f to 1m 1f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Regalo when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m (good) in June. More needed to get involved.

7 (7)

1/52-141

7 St. Jude 53

b h Speightster - Aly Doll (War Chant)

6 8-10

Benjamin Perkins

He has won three times from 6f to 1m. A winner at 9-2 at Delaware Park over 1m on his latest outing in June, beating Warp Nine by a neck. Could be in the mix.

Forecast: 2/1 Wild Vine , 3/1 Adero , 4/1 St. Jude , 6/1 Goodbye Note , 8/1 Khozeiress , 8/1 Give It A Whirl , 10/1 Ten Gauge (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:40

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KHOZEIRESS finished a creditable second in this grade last time and could edge a tight contest. Adero and Wild Vine are closely matched and both have solid claims.

Top Tip: Khozeiress (5)
Watch out for: Adero (2)

21:46 Delaware Park (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 9 - Claiming

Winner $13,230 - 7 ran

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

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Jockey / Trainer

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1 (1)

915621

1 Sandini 20

dk c Bernardini - Island Sand (Tabasco Cat)

3 8-7

Phillip Capuano

Successful twice at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Penn National over 1m last month, beating Birravino Blvd by 1 3/4l. A leading contender.

2 (2)

236199

2 Amazing Bernie 32

dk g Golden Lad - Lucy Boo (Rock Slide)

3 8-5

Alexander Crispin

Carlos Mancilla

A winner at 1m. Beaten behind Drilling For Gold at 45-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 1m (good) last month. Could be thereabouts.

3 (3)

432516

3 Knockout Guy 28

dk g Ministers Wild Cat - Knockout Bertie (Distorted Humor)

5 8-10

Sara Hess

Johnathon Feron

A winner at 1m. Finished behind Sir Banana Brian when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. Has plenty to prove in this grade.

4 (4)

528-165

4 Notturno 25

dk g Bernardini - Midnight Hoot (Midnight Lute)

3 8-6

Michael Matz

A winner at 1m. Finished 7l behind Renewing Vows when fifth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time and may improve.

5 (5)

9-83184

5 Kuz It's Chilly 35

b g Tamarkuz - Chilly Start (Jump Start)

4 8-10

Karin Wagner

A winner at 1m. Finished 1l behind Bear Hunt when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m last month. More needed to get involved.

6 (6)

720157

6 Ray's Blue Wagon 14

b c Hard Spun - Radiant Beauty (Orb)

3 8-7

Jose Batista

Victor Carrasco

A winner at 1m. Beaten 6l behind dead-heaters Dominguez and Fridayswithmurray at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) last month. Could land a blow.

7 (7)

7-714

7 Brindano 27

gr/ g Vino Rosso - Toasted (Successful Appeal)

4 8-10

Angel Cruz

Troy Robb

A winner at 5f. Finished behind Guaio when fourth of 7 at 35-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f last month. Open to improvement and could shape well.

Forecast: 2/1 Sandini , 3/1 Ray's Blue Wagon , 4/1 Amazing Bernie , 6/1 Notturno , 8/1 Kuz It's Chilly , 8/1 Brindano , 10/1 Knockout Guy

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2025 22:01:41