Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
CELTIC FLAME (12) got the prize two runs ago at Turfway Park. Safely held last time out when third over 1710m at Aqueduct Turf, beaten 4 lengths. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. SIOUX EMPIRE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1609m at Delaware Park, beaten 8 lengths into fifth. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to turn the recent form around. ALAKAN (6) was prominent at the turn and finished second last time over 1710m at Laurel Turf (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. PARKES (11) hit the frame two starts ago at Laurel Turf but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 4 lengths over 1509m at this track (Turf). Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Delaware Park May 23 over 1609m defeating Our Notion with 54.5kg at $8.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Jes See Me with 55.5kg at $3.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/05/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $64,246.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SP | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:40.48 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Jes See Me carrying 53.5kg at $9.30. Before that 4th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Empire Of Glory carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $52,402.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:35.92 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:37.61 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $45.10 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 55.5kg | 1:42.50 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $61.10 |

Jockey: Cecily Evans
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on May 23 over 1609m, 8 len behind Empire Of Glory with 54.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on April 4 over 1207m, 9 len behind Seventies Music carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Can do much better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $64,246.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SP | Cecily Evans | 54.5kg | 1:40.48 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3 len at Delaware Park May 28 over 1609m defeating Impressiveness carrying 53kg at $5.60. Before that won by 2 len at Tampa Bay Downs April 25 over 1710m defeating So So carrying 52.5kg at $3. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $29,330.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Good | Cipriano Gil | 53kg | 1:39.05 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,840.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 52.5kg | 1:45.34 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 8-9-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.90 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3 | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.40 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $304,414.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:24.68 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently scored a big 5 len win at Delaware Park June 6 over 1207m defeating Hard Freeze carrying 54kg at $1.05. The start before that 6th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 10 over 1609m, 18 len behind Vintage Cowboy with 54.5kg at $7.80. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $62,762.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.93 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.05 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:40.35 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $14.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:46.91 | 3-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 86 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $12.70 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:12.31 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Laurel Turf on April 19 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Zevon with 52.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 12 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Pure Eloquence carrying 56kg at $13. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $86,507.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 52.5kg | 1:42.51 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:33.54 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:27.71 | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:38.81 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $78,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:45.09 | 9-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,093.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:39.23 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Laurel Turf in the LR September 27 over 1710m, 6 len behind Proton carrying 55.5kg at $26.40. On debut won by 0.3 len this track August 30 over 1509m defeating Jaxer with 53.5kg at $19.20. May need this run.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $26.40 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,767.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Delaware Park on June 6 over 1207m, 3 len behind Worker Bee carrying 54.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 7 at Delaware Park on May 28 over 1609m, 8 len behind Micanopy carrying 53kg at $9.10. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 3 | $40,446.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $29,330.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Good | Julio A Hernandez | 53kg | 1:39.05 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,514.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:22.56 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $80,786.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:41.01 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3 | $45,646.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 51.5kg | 1:11.38 | 1-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:10.35 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1509m, 4 len behind Go Grey with 53.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 10 at Laurel Turf on May 15 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Big Tankness with 52.5kg at $14.40. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $64,156.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:28.85 | 3-10-6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $87,793.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 52.5kg | 1:02.40 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $14.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 142 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 53kg | 1:01.86 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,954.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $77,817.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:47.26 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 62.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf on May 9 over 1710m, 4 len behind Arizona Territory with 56kg at $14.81. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Turfway Park March 21 over 1609m defeating Dinglewood with 54.5kg at $4.88. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:43.93 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.81 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.88 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.67 |