Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
HOTTER THAN FIRE (7) brings the best last-start effort after a 2nd at Laurel over 1710m, beaten 0.5L, and looks the one to beat. HOLY FIT (2) was 3rd at Laurel over 1710m, beaten 1.6L, and has multiple recent mile placings. STORMEY MONDAY (3) arrives off a 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m and has several recent mile placings to suit this trip. ROBERTA (9) closed for 4th in the same 1710m Laurel race and can be around the mark again.

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up this prep and draws the rail with 53.5kg for Jorge L. Vargas, Jr. Last start 10th of 10 after settling back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 4 Apr on firm going with 54kg. Prior run 7th of 8 over 1710m there on 1 Mar, beaten 26.3L at $13 after racing handy. Earlier form better, including a 2nd over 1609m on 30 Jan when beaten 0.8L; can feature with the right run.
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 | 34 | MDN CLM F 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 6-10-LR | 7 |
| 99.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM F 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:46.58 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $14.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:37.25 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.90 |
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM F 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 7-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $29.20 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,348.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:42.35 | 3-6-5 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.40 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.08 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $93.30 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 35-day break after a solid 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.3L in Maiden Claiming with 56.5kg. Earlier runs include 3rd over 1609m on 20 Feb and 3rd over 1646m on 5 Feb. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 3, with blinkers on and Cipriano Gil riding for Leslielyn N. Hardesty. 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 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 56.5kg | 1:37.82 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.10 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $36,827.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:38.31 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $34.20 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:43.27 | 4-1-D1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:37.52 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $28.20 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:43.06 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $43.90 |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Gabriel Maldonado | 55kg | 1:39.85 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Madeline Rowland
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 76-day let-up after finishing 5th of 6 at Colonial Downs over 1609m on 14 Mar, beaten 17L on FT, with 56.5kg at $6.50. Best run was two back when 2nd at Colonial Downs over 1609m on HEAVY, beaten 1L by Silly Lily at $10 after racing handy. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 4 for Niall Saville with Madeline Rowland up. Can improve and has place claims.
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 | 239 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,180.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | X Perez | 56.5kg | 1:37.72 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | X Perez | 54.5kg | 1:41.10 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 12/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $45,163.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 54kg | 1:04.31 | 9-10-12 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a narrow 2nd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 10 May, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming 66 with 53kg on firm ground after racing handy. Prior run 3rd over 1207m at Laurel on 1 May in Maiden Claiming 50, beaten 4.5L after showing speed. Blinkers on and picks up Paco Lopez for Jamie Ness. Can feature with a similar on‑pace trip.
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 | 9 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $40,726.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | 1:42.49 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM F 3 | $36,145.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:13.87 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $29,112.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:46.40 | 5-4-D4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 215 days for Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Last start 8th of 12 at Aqueduct over 1911m on 26 Oct, beaten 2.5L on FM with 54.5kg at $41 after settling back. Also 10th of 12 there over 1710m on 3 Oct, beaten 7L at $51. Draws barrier 8 with Julio A. Hernandez and carries 56kg; 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 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:56.18 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $59.69 |
| 10/12 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:42.19 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $95.43 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 54kg | 1:38.19 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $14.10 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2025 | 162 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:22.77 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 46.8L | $28.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after 29 days, with blinkers on. Last start 5th of 10 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 11.8L in a Maiden Claiming 67 with 54kg after settling handy. Prior run 9th of 9 over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 16.4L in a Maiden Claiming 77. Drops 0.5kg and draws wider; can improve with added experience.
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 | 12 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $41,899.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:46.39 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $14.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 52kg | 1:11.41 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Placed two 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 on a Fast track with 48.8kg after racing third throughout. Steps out from barrier 11 with 51.5kg and adds blinkers. 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 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $26,536.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Noel Herman | 52kg | 1:42.56 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $6.90 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $29,112.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Angel Castillo | 56kg | 1:46.40 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM F 3 | $26,685.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Angel Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:49.88 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 75 | MDN CLM F 3 | $29,494.00 | Parx | 1408m | SP | Angel Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:28.50 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $14.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:04.13 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $10.90 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $106,545.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.47 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 16-day turnaround. Last start 5th of 7 at Delaware Park over 1106m on 13 May, beaten 12.3L on FT, with 55.5kg after racing 5th/3rd/5th; winner was Everlasting Lover. Carries 53.5kg here with blinkers on, and barrier shifts from 5 to 12. Can improve with the gear change and lighter weight.
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 CLM F 3 | $33,520.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:05.86 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |

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 and carries 56kg with Paul A. Luna riding for Jeremy J. Gillam. Setup is straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.