Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
HEAVEN STREET (8) rates on top after a dominant win at Charles Town over 1408m on 23 Apr, leading throughout to score by 3.3L, and he has two recent 1207m wins on the page. BROADCASTER (5) is a key chance off a 2.3L win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 24 Apr, stalking and taking over late. IKIGAI (6) brings sharp speed and recent form, winning at Tampa over 1106m on 17 Apr after leading, and was 4th there over 1207m on 1 Apr beaten 2.3L. RUSSIAN HAMMER (1) is in the mix from the rail after a last‑start Tampa win over 1408m on 27 Mar, with strong figures at this trip historically.
Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 44-day break after winning at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 27 Mar by 0.1L on FT, settling back before closing, with 55.5kg at $9.50. Prior run was 4th of 10 at the same track over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 6.5L behind My Man Woody at $10. Draws barrier 1 and stays on 55.5kg for trainer Pedro Posadas, with Sara Hess riding. Can feature with a soft rails run.
Jockey: Jose Betancourt
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 107 days. Last start 7th of 7 at Charles Town over 905m on 23 Jan, beaten 8.05L with 55.5kg at $31. Won at Delaware Park two starts prior over 1006m on 11 Sep, leading throughout at $4.33. Barrier 2 suits and he can improve.
Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Has been around the mark, including 4th over 1106m at Tampa Bay Downs on 12 Feb, beaten 4.6L with 48.3kg at $4. Last start 5th of 6 after settling back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 29 Apr, beaten 2.8L with 44.5kg. Won over this trip here on 11 Jan at $1.70 in Claiming grade. Consistent at 1207m and can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jesus Suarez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 13.5L 6th at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 8 Apr in a Starter Optional Claiming 89, after racing 3rd then weakening late with 55kg. Won two starts back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m on 25 Mar by 0.5L at $6, running on from well back with 55.5kg. Draws barrier 4 and carries 55.5kg for Jesus Suarez again; 6 wins at 1207m from 19 tries underline the distance affinity. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a Tampa Bay Downs win over 1408m on 24 Apr, taking over mid-race and scoring by 2.3L on FT with 55.5kg. Prior Tampa form solid, including a 1710m AOC win on 25 Apr 2025 by 2L at $11 and a 3rd over 1646m on 22 Feb 2025. Carries 55.5kg again and draws barrier 5 for Samuel Marin for Arthur O. Agostini. In with a chance.
Jockey: Paul Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after leading throughout to win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 17 Apr by 1.3L with 53.5kg. Prior run was 4th over 1207m there on 1 Apr, beaten 2.3L after setting the pace with 54.5kg. Carries 56.5kg here and draws barrier 6 for Paul Luna for Enrique Hernandez. Consistent on-speed type this season; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 58-day break after finishing 4th at Laurel Park over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 14.5L on a muddy track at $41 with 56kg. Earlier form included back-to-back placings at Laurel in December, including 3rd over 1207m beaten 2.8L at $31. Returns here with 55.5kg for Cesar Nambo and Carol Cedeno from barrier 7, and is a four-time winner at this trip. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after leading throughout to win at Charles Town over 1408m on 23 Apr by 3.3L with 56kg. Prior run there was a forgivable 7th of 7 over 1308m after settling back. Earlier posted dominant wins at 1408m (MY) by 3.8L at $2.10 and at 1207m by 12.5L. In-form sprinter-miler who can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at 1207m, including 4th at Aqueduct on 13 Mar in Claiming 92, beaten 3.3L on GD after settling back with 56kg at $17. Last start 4th of 5 at Laurel Park over 1207m on 10 Apr in Starter Allowance 97, led early and faded, beaten 12L with 56kg. Strong overall 7-from-23 record and 4 wins from 8 at this trip; 2-from-3 at this track. Drops 0.5kg and reunites with Jaime Rodriguez; can feature with a softer run.