Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
BALTIC (1) Finished 4th last time at Monmouth Park. Has the potential to improve sharply and competing in a lower grade. Paco Lopez is a strong choice aboard and drawn well. Has the ability to take this out. DON'T COPY ME (3) Faded to finish 7th last time at the track. Capable of a strong comeback but back to a shorter distance. Racing in stronger company. Serious player. ROYAL RENEGADE (7) Came in 4th last start at Penn National. Expected to rebound but coming back in trip. Jockey Jomar Torres is currently in strong form for this stable. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. MY CAPTAIN (5) On a short turnaround. Didn't threaten when 8th last run at Laurel Park. Can get the job done.

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 came in 4th last time at Monmouth Park. Has the potential to improve sharply and will appreciate the drop in class. Paco Lopez is a crucial engagement. Must respect.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jr Joseph Rocco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Angel Cruz | 57kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Angel Cruz | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Angel Cruz | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to finish 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Monmouth Park and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Have to respect the recent Jorge Delgado form. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 41 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 62.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | J Kearney | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.55L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $35,002.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | J Kearney | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $22,281.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | SOFT | David Egan | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-9-12 | 13 |
| 19L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | David Egan | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Div 1 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 62kg | - | 1-5-6-7-7-6-7-9 | 10 |
| 21.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.55L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/08/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and faded away to finish 7th last time here. Capable of a strong comeback but dropping in distance. Taking on stronger rivals. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Emanuel Rosario | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-6-4-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Emanuel Rosario | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | SY | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Jose A Batista | 55kg | - | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to run into 3rd last run at Laurel Park but challenged by a tougher grade. Displays very good closing speed. Not dismissing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | - | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Paco Lopez | 57kg | - | 2-5-10-10 | 3 |
| 97.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | - | 8-7-3-5 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | GD | Sonny Leon | 53kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Ismerio Villalobos | 53kg | - | 2-4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 3-5-8-9 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. Started $9.50 and didn't find the line when 8th last run at Laurel Park. Solid chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Jr Joseph Rocco | 56kg | - | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | YL | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FAST | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 54kg | - | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Tais Lyapustina | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Tais Lyapustina | 53kg | - | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last time at Colonial Downs and getting better in recent performances. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Large claim helps. Place chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Joshua J Radosevich | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Jr Joseph Rocco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FT | Emanuel Rosario | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.00 ran 4th last start at Penn National. Expected to rebound but up against a more competitive field. Jockey Jomar Torres and trainer Elizabeth M Merryman link up well. Definite contender.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | GD | Martin Chuan | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | - | 9-9-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Sophie O Brien | 62kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-9-7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FM | Madeline Rowland | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 3 |
| 16L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Madeline Rowland | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $28.00 and came in 6th last start here but challenged by weaker competitors. Back in trip. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Emanuel Rosario | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 1-2-3-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | YL | Emanuel Rosario | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-8 | 10 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FM | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-6 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 53kg | - | 2-4-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cesar Gonzalez | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cesar Gonzalez | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $13.00 |