Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BALL OF FIRE (10) On a quick turnaround. Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by more than 3L last time around here and racing over a longer distance. Jaime Rodriguez is highly regarded. Respect in this event. MICANOPY (4) Dominant winner by a margin of 3 1/4L last run at this track but testing ability against stronger contenders. Can't knock the form winning 2 in a row. Good prospects. EMPIRE OF GLORY (1) Led all the way when winning by 3/4L last time at this venue and has the ideal stall. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Among better hopes. JUST JO JO (5) Backs up quickly. Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 5L last time here and going over extra ground. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. One of the major players.

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a clean pair of heels when winning by 3/4L last time at this track and drawn the rails. Racing in stronger company. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SY | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 8 |
| - | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 7 |
| 7L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $14.00 and finished 6th last run at Tampa Bay Downs but gets a favourable draw. Might have to make up considerable ground. Rising in grade. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cecily Evans
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.00 and weakened to finish 5th last time at this track and taking on stronger competition. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SY | Cecily Evans | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Serafin Carmona | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Cecily Evans | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Cecily Evans | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong to the line when winning by 3 1/4L last run here but up against a more competitive field. Undefeated last 2 attempts. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | GD | Cipriano Gil | 53kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 52.5kg | - | 7-6-4-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-9-9 | 1 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Made no mistakes when winning by a margin of 5L last time at the track and facing a rise in trip. Can win this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | David Cohen | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-5 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 55kg | - | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | - | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 2nd last start at Laurel Park but challenged by a tougher grade. Always seems to find the line well. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 52.5kg | - | 4-6-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | GD | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-4-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and charged home to win first up last preparation here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. First appearance for a new trainer. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Kept coming when 3rd beaten by more than 3L last time at the track and going up in trip. Up against tougher rivals. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | GD | Julio A Hernandez | 53kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Cesar Gonzalez | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FAST | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-8-10 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FIRM | Samuel Marin | 53kg | - | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. At $9.00 ran 6th last run at the track. Might be ridden for luck. Place and exotics candidate.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-10 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 52.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 53kg | - | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 4 |
| 62.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Aqueduct and showing consistent performance in races. In fine form since resuming from a break but competing in a more challenging class. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |