Delta Downs Race 5 - 1 1/2f Stakes
SPECIAL MACHO MAN (2) Although being overrun still grabbed 3rd beaten by 1L last run at this track and promising career start. Arturo Alvarez and Jose Luis Sanchez Iii link well together. Warrants a bet. RIPP CURL GIRL (10) Riptide 2yo having first start for Gary Shane Mason. Watch the market moves. NECKEL BUX (4) 2yo debutant by Zoomin For Bux for trainer Danny Hoda. Follow the money. JESS GOLD HEART (1) Ran past a few when 5th last run at this venue and drawn well. One to watch and an each way chance.

Jockey: Rey Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at $20.00 and picked up some ground to run 5th last run at this track and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 22 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 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | FT | Randy B Edison | 57.5kg | - | 6-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Rey O Hernandez | 59.5kg | - | 6-5 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Rey O Hernandez | 57.5kg | - | 4-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Rey O Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6() | 4 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Arturo Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Was overpowered late when 3rd beaten by 1L last run at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has early speed and positions nicely. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 5-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Eddie Sanchez | 56kg | - | 3() | 8 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Donell Blake
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Odds of $31.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last time here. Does take a while to get into stride. Overlook from a betting angle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Donell Blake | 56kg | - | 6-7 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | SY | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | - | 8-9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing as a debutant 2yo by Zoomin For Bux for Danny Hoda. Market as guide.

Jockey: Flavio Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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At $36.00 not up to standard when 6th last time here. Gets back and needs luck. Not very reliable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | FT | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | MY | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: J. Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Odds of $16.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last start at this track. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Significant improvement required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 5-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 7() | 7 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 80 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 9-9 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rolando Cabrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $36.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last start at this track. First appearance for a new trainer. Might be ridden for luck. Hard to take.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Edgar Rene Baca | 56kg | - | 7() | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | SY | Eleazar Guillen | 56kg | - | 10() | 7 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | WET FAST | Randy B Edison | 56kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 11.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 56kgs
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At $25.00 had difficulty when 6th last start at this venue but returning to a longer distance. Likely to settle back in the field. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | MY | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 7() | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | MY | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | - | 9-9 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at $18.00 and uncompetitive when 6th last run at the track but stepping down to a lower level. Leonardo Rodriguez and Andre Brooks must be respected together. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 15 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 | 19/06/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 84 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | FT | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Federico Vargas Vargas | 57.5kg | - | 4-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SY | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | - | 5() | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Leonardo Palomo
Weight: 56kgs
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Gary Shane Mason trained 2yo by Riptide having first race appearance. Betting as a guide.