Delaware Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
BE BETTER (6) rates on top after a last-start win at Laurel Park over 1609m, coming from off the speed to score by 1L. COMMINGLING (3) is a key chance off a narrow 2nd at Penn National over 1709m when leading into the lane. KERNESS (4) has strong mile credentials (4 wins from 6 at 1609m) and is a multiple Delaware winner, forgiving the latest Parx fade. STYNER (5) can give a sight after leading and holding 3rd at Delaware Park over 1674m last start. MIDNIGHT ONYX (1) maps well from the inside gate and was 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m two back.

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Tampa Bay, including a 3rd over 1646m on 11 Apr, beaten 4.5L behind Conspiracy Fact. Last start 4th of 7 after racing handy at Tampa Bay over 1646m on 1 May, beaten 9.8L by Surprise Package with 54kg. Won five runs back over 1710m there by 3.3L after closing from midfield. Draws barrier 1 and carries 55kg for Ajhari Williams; can feature with the right trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $32,123.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:39.52 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:41.26 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:41.41 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/9 | 28/01/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:45.58 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:40.79 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 8 at Delaware Park over 1674m on 23 May, beaten 11.8L on SY with 55kg after settling back. Prior run 6th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 26 Apr on FT, beaten 20.4L after racing rearward. Best recent effort was 4th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m on 11 Apr, beaten 5L in Claiming grade. Can improve from barrier 2 with Carol Cedeno aboard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | SP | Carol Cedeno | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $36.40 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,786.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:44.08 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $30.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:41.26 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $39,326.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:43.90 | 4-6-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $44.20 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $32,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:40.48 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $18.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 49.5kg | 1:45.29 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a close 2nd at Penn National over 1709m on 15 May, led turning and was beaten 0.3L by Skimble Shanks on FAST going with 55.5kg. Previously 4th of 5 there over 1674m on 24 Apr after leading early, margin 31L. Six-year-old gelding for Bruce M. Kravets draws barrier 3 with Ricardo Chiappe and carries 55kg; 1 win and 1 second from 3 starts at 1609m. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Penn National | 1710m | Fast | Wilfredo Corujo | 55.5kg | 1:43.92 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.40 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,745.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:43.49 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 31.0L | $16.30 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:09.68 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $32.80 |
| 4/4 | 06/03/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Penn National | 1609m | SP | Maicol J Inirio | 54.5kg | 1:40.37 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $35,874.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:13.01 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $23.20 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Wilfredo Corujo | 55kg | 1:11.81 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark this season with 3 wins from 4 starts. Last start 7th of 7 after leading early at Parx over 1674m on 16 May, beaten 19.3L with 58kg. Strong prior form at a mile includes Timonium wins last August/September, leading throughout. Drops to 55kg and draws barrier 4; can rebound with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | 257 | HCP 3U | $36,313.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $10.30 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $33,639.00 | Timonium | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 57kg | 1:41.63 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Timonium | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:38.89 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 256 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:43.95 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,104.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:42.63 | 3-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/6 | 27/10/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $45,679.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:52.52 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back on a 6-day turnaround after 3rd at Delaware Park over 1674m on 23 May on SY, beaten 9.8L after leading early behind Striking Sparks with 55kg. Earlier was 2nd at Penn National over 1710m on 20 Mar on MY, beaten 1L at $3.90 when making the running. Eight-year-old gelding with 3 wins and 5 seconds at the mile and a useful 2-from-6 record at Delaware Park. Can feature with a controlled ride from barrier 5 under Angel Cruz for Michael V. Simone.
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 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | SP | Ricardo Chiappe | 55kg | 1:43.71 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/5 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $36,390.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Ricardo Chiappe | 54.5kg | 1:45.11 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $23,876.00 | Penn National | 1710m | M | Ricardo Chiappe | 55.5kg | 1:47.17 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 49 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Parx | 1673m | M | Yabriel O Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:48.18 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $12.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $76,570.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:47.37 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 35.5L | $17.60 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | 78 | CLM 3U | $42,879.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 55kg | 1:43.14 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Abner Adorno
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after winning at Laurel Park over 1609m on 2 May, running home from 4th to score with 56kg on FT. Prior runs there were solid: 3rd over 1811m on 22 Mar at $3.30 behind Hay Chief, and 3rd over 1710m on 1 Mar behind Mistical Curlin at $5.50. Consistent this season (9:1-1-2) and 6:1-1-2 at the mile. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $31,006.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.05 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:54.37 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $26,882.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:47.41 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $26,591.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:47.67 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $35,692.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:46.73 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/11 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $32,848.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.31 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 37-day break after leading throughout to win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m on 22 Apr by 0.5L on FT, carrying 47kg under Marvin Fernandez. Prior run was a solid 2nd at the same track/trip on 3 Apr, beaten 3.3L by Zee Fire with 46kg. Overall 3 from 27 and 1 from 5 at the mile, and sticks with Fernandez from barrier 7 with 51.5kg. Can feature with a repeat of recent Tampa efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $29,840.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Marvin Fernandez | 51.5kg | 1:42.63 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $29,840.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Marvin Fernandez | 50.5kg | 1:40.63 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $30.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Kleiner A Mejias | 51.5kg | 1:45.23 | 12-12-11 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $39.40 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:36.36 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $27.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $34,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $83.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,525.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:42.48 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 6th of 8 at Delaware Park over 1674m on 23 May, beaten 16.5L on a SY track in Starter Optional Claiming 88. Won two starts back at Sam Houston over 1710m on 1 Mar by 3.3L at $8.50 after racing on speed. Two wins from three at around the mile reads well, and he sticks at 55kg for Martin Hinckson with Paul A. Luna up. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 83 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | SP | Teshawn Hazelwood | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 55kg | 1:46.06 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 83 | CLM 3U | $16,442.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:43.43 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 38.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $40,000.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53kg | 1:46.54 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.85 |
| 13/13 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $43,531.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Austin Adams | 53kg | 1:25.52 | 5-8-13 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $9.40 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 110 | CLM 3U | $61,009.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Austin Adams | 52.5kg | 1:23.99 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding with 9 wins from 55 starts and solid Delaware Park stats (7:2-2-1). This season reads 11:2-0-1. Yet to win at 1609m (19:0-4-5), so the mile is a query. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $40,503.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55kg | 1:41.91 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:44.21 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $10.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:47.46 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:39.23 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.20 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:40.22 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $6.30 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $49,005.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:45.71 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $10.50 |