Delaware Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming
ITALIANO KID (11) brings solid recent turf form and looks a key chance after winning a 1609m Claiming at Laurel Park by 1.5L on 26 Apr before a close 4th in an Allowance on 3 May. PERSISTEN (10) rates a danger off a narrow 2nd at Monmouth over 1710m on 10 May after sitting on speed. I’m Due (8) was 2nd at Gulfstream over 1710m on 26 Apr, beaten 0.5L, and maps to be handy again. TRY TO MAKE CENTS (1) has consistent Gulfstream placings this prep, including 2nd over 1710m on 3 Apr and 3rd on 26 Apr, and draws the rail. LATIN REBEL (12) led throughout when 2nd at Laurel over 1609m on 2 May and can give a sight up front.

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 3 Apr (Claiming 89), beaten 1L by Bay Of Bengal. Last start 3rd of 7 after leading early at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 26 Apr, beaten 1.5L in Claiming 86 with 56kg. Drops 0.5kg, draws barrier 1, and switches to Wesley Ho for Jose A. Gallegos. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:42.16 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:44.58 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | L Panici | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:43.77 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | David Egan | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/11 | 21/12/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 54.5kg | 1:33.11 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Back in trip after an 8‑day turnaround from Delaware Park over 1207m on 21 May, where he finished 6th of 6 on SY, beaten 10.6L after racing handy. Prior Delaware Park runs at 1207m include a 2nd on 18 Sep 2025, beaten 1.3L at $10 behind Gambe Forte. Draws barrier 2 with 52kg for Marvin Fernandez for Beverly Strauss, a 4yo gelding with 2 wins and 3 seconds from 13. Can feature with a soft run from the gate.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/05/2026 | 224 | HCP 3U | $36,313.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | SP | Paul Luna | 56kg | 1:12.48 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $20.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:12.24 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $17.90 |
| 2/5 | 18/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:12.06 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,318.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:39.00 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $25.30 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 53kg | 1:45.29 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $33,639.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 53.5kg | 1:38.16 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip and drawn 4 after a 56-day break. Last start 7th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 3 Apr, beaten 3.9L with 56kg on FT. Won two back at the same track/trip on 13 Mar by 0.8L in Claiming 81 after racing handy at $5. Carries 55.5kg now and can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 57 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 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:44.58 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $16.80 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:44.66 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:41.23 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $34.10 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.90 |
| 5/11 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:33.11 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:41.24 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 189 days. Last start 12th of 12 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 21 Nov, beaten 13.3L with 56kg at $11 behind Uncle Dar. Prior Delaware Park runs at 1710m were handy on-pace efforts, including a 4th beaten 2.6L on 1 Oct at $13. Drops to 52kg and can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 11-12-12 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $39,755.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $14.70 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | 1:03.56 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $14.50 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $66,860.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | 1:02.22 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $17.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2025 | 101 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | 1:02.07 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a Laurel Park 1609m win on 14 May, settling 6th and driving clear by 3.5L on good going with 55.5kg for Jean Gregor Briceno. Two back was 5th of 6 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m on 1 May, beaten 7L on fast, after getting back in the run. Earlier broke maiden at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 12 Apr by 0.8L. In form and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $47,196.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:40.95 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $33,240.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56.5kg | 1:17.74 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56.5kg | 1:11.14 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Castanon | 57kg | 1:37.24 | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $16.20 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 289 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,635.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:11.25 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, with wins two and three runs back at Laurel Park over 1609m. Last start 4th of 7 after settling handy at Laurel Park over 1609m on 3 May, beaten 3.3L in an Allowance 88 with 56kg. Prior scored by 1.5L in a Claiming 72 on 26 Apr after racing on speed. Can feature with the right run from barrier 11 under Angel Cruz for Irvin G. Flores.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $68,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:35.81 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.60 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 170 | CLM 3U | $49,025.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:37.54 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,023.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:37.38 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,152.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:04.31 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,437.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:03.63 | 4-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:04.15 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a front-running 2nd at Laurel Park over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 1.8L in Claiming 85 with 57kg. Prior run was 6th of 6 at 1710m there on 11 Apr after leading, beaten 9.8L in Claiming 89. Won over 1710m at Laurel on 16 Nov (Starter Optional Claiming 85). Down 1.5kg and reunites with Jose A. Batista from a wide gate; can feature with a controlled tempo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,732.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 57kg | 1:35.94 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 146 | CLM 3U | $36,623.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:41.56 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $43,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:43.88 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $5.80 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $48,706.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:35.89 | 1-6-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $18.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:36.54 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/09/2025 | 61 | CLM 3U | $38,226.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:11.50 | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $9.50 |