Delaware Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SIOUX EMPIRE (3) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at Oaklawn Park seven weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Should be poised just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. OUR NOTION (1) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest offering a second over 1308m at Parx (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Will give a great sight. RECKLESS (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 5 lengths away in fifth over 1609m at Colonial Downs (Dirt) on March 12. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Winning claims on best figures. BALL OF FIRE (2) was well in the market last time but safely held when fifth at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) but tackles a longer journey here. Rates well and worth including among the main hopes. Something for the Multiples: EMPIRE OF GLORY (5)

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Parx on April 28 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind Marvelous Mo carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Laurel on April 10 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind No More Calls with 55kg at $2.50. Has the credentials to play a major role.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $46,579.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:17.88 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 3 | $64,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3 | $57,584.00 | Penn National | 1207m | M | Jg Torrealba | 54kg | 1:11.82 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $69,508.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:04.69 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | R Silvera | 56kg | 1:38.77 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $15.57 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $76,570.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:20.12 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Cecily Evans
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on April 4 over 1207m, 9 len behind Seventies Music carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Oaklawn Park February 14 over 1207m defeating Bemis with 53.5kg at $5.20. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $16.10 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Ana A S Carmona | 53.5kg | 1:12.42 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 54.5kg | 1:41.18 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.90 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Cecily Evans | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Cecily Evans | 54kg | 1:05.66 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Jes See Me carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Tampa Bay Downs Turf March 20 over 1710m defeating Knick's Honor carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $52,402.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:35.92 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 51 | HCP 3 | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.27 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.90 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 53.5kg | 1:38.81 | 10-10-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $51.50 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:37.90 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $23.69 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Colonial Downs March 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind Code Review carrying 54.5kg at $20.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Oaklawn Park February 6 over 1609m defeating Candy Cane Crain carrying 55kg at $4.60. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 72 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 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:37.91 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $20.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 93 | MDN CLM 3 | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 7-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:44.59 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $3.77 |
| 6/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jean Aguilar
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Laurel in LR on April 18 over 1811m, 24 len behind Taj Mahal with 53.5kg at $65.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Laurel on March 29 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Pont Aven carrying 56kg at $3.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 53.5kg | 1:52.92 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $65.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $74,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 56kg | 1:40.50 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | M | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.47 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $67,760.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:40.18 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/3 | 30/12/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,855.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 53kg | 1:27.20 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $9.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $76,336.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:40.89 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |