Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
STORMEY MONDAY (3) brings the clearest recent platform after a 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m, beaten 2.3L, and earlier 3rds at the same trip. HOTTER THAN FIRE (7) is a key chance off her last-start 2nd at Laurel Park over 1710m, beaten 0.5L, following a 3rd over 1207m. ESSENTIAL GIRL (11) has competitive claims with a 2nd at Parx over 1674m two back and a 3rd over 1609m last start. SHIP OF FOOLS (1) can improve from the inside draw, having run 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m three starts ago.
Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up form included a solid 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 30 Jan, beaten 0.8L by Bakers Island at $11 after leading. Since then finished 7th of 8 over 1710m on 1 Mar (FT), beaten 26.3L at $13, then 10th of 10 over 1710m on 4 Apr (FM). Draws barrier 1 with 53.5kg and adds blinkers, dropping 0.5kg after 55 days. Can improve with the gear change and soft draw.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 4-10-10-10 | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 1-2-4-6 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 5-4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 5-3-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.3L by Sugar Magnolia after improving from midfield with 56.5kg. Prior runs included 3rd over 1609m on 20 Feb behind D'argento Bolt and another 3rd over 1646m on 5 Feb. Five-year-old mare drawn barrier 3 for Leslielyn N. Hardesty with Cipriano Gil, down 0.5kg and adds blinkers. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 56kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | GD | Jose C Ferrer | 55kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 3 |
| - | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose C Ferrer | 55kg | - | 10-10-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | GD | Jose C Ferrer | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 7L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Gabriel Maldonado | 55kg | - | 9-9-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Sara Hess | 56kg | - | 1-1-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Jerry Villegas | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Jerry Villegas | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Madeline Rowland
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up in 2026 off 76 days, with a 0.5kg drop to 56kg and a better draw. Last start 5th of 6 at Colonial Downs over 1609m on 14 Mar, beaten 17L on FT, after settling last, at $6.50. Earlier form includes a 2nd at Colonial Downs over 1609m on HEAVY, beaten 1L at $10. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Xavier Perez | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 17L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | HEAVY | Xavier Perez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 11 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 44 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Xavier Perez | 54kg | - | 5-9-10 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 10 May, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming 66 after settling handy. Prior run 3rd at Laurel Park over 1207m on 1 May in Maiden Claiming 50, beaten 4.5L after racing on speed. Blinkers go on, with Paco Lopez up for Jamie Ness and a slight weight rise to 53.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | - | 4-5-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 215 days. Last start 8th of 12 at Aqueduct over 1911m on 26 Oct, beaten 2.5L, with 54.5kg at $41 after settling back; winner was Investment Process. Previously 10th at Aqueduct over 1710m on 3 Oct, beaten 7L at $51. Draws barrier 8 for Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. and carries 56kg with Julio A. Hernandez; can improve.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1911m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-11-10 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | - | 11-10-9-10 | 10 |
| 7L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FIRM | Fernando Jara | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 46.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after 29 days since Oaklawn Park 1710m on 30 Apr when 5th, beaten 11.8L in Maiden Claiming 67 after racing handy. Prior run 9th of 9 over 1207m on 18 Apr in Maiden Claiming 77, beaten 16.4L. Drops 0.5kg and gets blinkers, with Jose A. Batista riding for Bentley Combs from barrier 10. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Placed two runs back when 2nd at Parx over 1674m on 25 Mar, beaten 1.5L by Bulle Babe at $2.62. Last start 3rd of 5 at Parx over 1609m on 11 May, beaten 10.4L behind Always In Play, carrying 48.8kg on FT. Carries 51.5kg here from barrier 11 with blinkers on, and has 2 placings from 6 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Noel Herman | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Angel Castillo Jr | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 40 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Angel Castillo Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | SY | Angel Castillo Jr | 52.299999952316284kg | - | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 34L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after 16 days. Last start 5th of 7 at Delaware Park over 1106m on 13 May, beaten 12.3L in Maiden Claiming 56 with 55.5kg, behind Everlasting Lover. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws wider; blinkers go on. Needs improvement but can progress with added experience.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 56kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Peace And Justice out of Peggys Run. Draws barrier 13 with 56kg for jockey Paul A. Luna and trainer Jeremy J. Gillam. Set-up suggests she’ll need a clean run from the wide gate. Can feature with the right run.