Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
UNCLE'S GOLD (3) was last at the races when he won over 1811m in Listed grade at Tampa Bay Downs Turf (Turf) on March 29. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. PINELAND (1) started at $5.12 last time and ran below expectations, finishing tenth and beaten 10 lengths at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1609m. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. MAGICAL MONDAYS (7) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1609m at Laurel Turf (Turf), beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. ELDEST SON (4) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 1609m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Will be tough to stop again.

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Clever Mischief with 55.5kg at $5.12. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 9 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Reagan's Wit with 53.5kg at $32.01. Capable of more – worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 4-7-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.12 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:34.98 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $32.01 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:34.58 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:35.17 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.93 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf August 28 over 1811m, 12 len behind Mister Abarrio with 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; third in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf in the LR June 14 over 1811m, 7 len behind Redistricting with 53.5kg at $15.80. Others rate better.
Last Starts 280 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:48.55 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,039.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 2012m | FM | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 1:59.38 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 19.9L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2025 | 100 | LR OPEN 3U | $233,281.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:49.78 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $15.80 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:47.59 | - | 7 |
| 22.8L | $20.00 |
| 10/13 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,860.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2150m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56.5kg | 2:16.92 | 12-8-10 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2025 | 237 | LR OPEN 4U | $100,500.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 55.5kg | 2:00.97 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.3 len Tampa Bay Downs Turf LR March 29 over 1811m defeating Adios Cole carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. On debut second last of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf August 8 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Favorable Scenario carrying 53.5kg at $8. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 67 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 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:49.70 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.89 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:42.87 | 7-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $75,342.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:50.34 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:42.10 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Monmouth Park on May 25 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Admiral Mo carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on May 3 over 1609m, 4 len behind Resurgo with 55kg at $5.10. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $55,866.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SP | Sonny Leon | 56kg | 1:37.84 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $78,911.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Gaddiel A Martinez | 55kg | 1:36.86 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $40,757.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:42.54 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $42,837.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 2213m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 2:15.88 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $43,539.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:35.34 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 4U | $46,338.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:35.57 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months won by 2 len at Laurel Turf May 3 over 1609m defeating Dominguez with 56kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1509m, 2 len behind Sam Stormy with 54kg at $3.70. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 32 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 | 03/05/2026 | 169 | ALLOW 3U | $68,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 56kg | 1:35.81 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:03.56 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 25/10/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $61,050.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jose A Batista | 57kg | 1:02.57 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $18.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:29.58 | 3-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 19/06/2025 | 235 | HCP 3U | $34,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:42.64 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Laurel Turf April 12 over 1106m defeating Built By Khozan with 56kg at $6.20. Before that second last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 6 over 1710m, 9 len behind Awesome Ruta with 55.5kg at $17.90. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 53 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 | 12/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:01.86 | 9-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $49,157.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:44.21 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $17.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 3-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:36.37 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:35.87 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/7 | 04/10/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $70,015.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:56.46 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 7 at Laurel Turf on May 3 over 1609m, 3 len behind Dalinar carrying 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track July 5 over 1673m defeating Winnebago carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 32 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 | 03/05/2026 | 204 | ALLOW 3U | $68,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:35.81 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,259.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53kg | 1:47.82 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $24.30 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $111,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:40.27 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | 1:29.58 | 4-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $70,336.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 176 | MDN 3U | $71,719.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:37.42 | 8-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 2 len at Parx May 18 over 1673m defeating Profound carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. The race before that second last in a small field at Laurel on April 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind Majorca with 56kg at $2.30. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $69,832.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:42.96 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $73,493.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:41.61 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/4 | 30/03/2026 | 53 | HCP 4U | $44,944.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:38.64 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $39,629.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:38.03 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.92 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $99,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:54.47 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $23.53 |