Delaware Park Race 9 - Cape Henlopen S. Stakes
DESVIO (1) resumed last time out and finished second over 2414m at Keeneland Turf, beaten 9 lengths. Among the leading chances. ANEGADA (2) ran sixth at his latest appearance over 2414m at Churchill Downs Turf, finishing 13 lengths from the winner. Ideally placed to score. VOTE NO (7) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 2414m in the G3 Louisville Stakes at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Cherry-ripe now and is among the main hopes. SOLEIL VOLANT (8) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by 2 lengths last start over 2213m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Well placed to feature in the finish again.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes on April 18 over 2414m, 9 len behind Burnham Square carrying 54.5kg at $10.31. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Pimlico Turf in the G3 Dinner Party Stakes on May 17 2025 over 1811m, 2.25 len behind Fort Washington with 54.5kg at $49.10. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 167 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:32.55 | 9-5-2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.31 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3U | $381,679.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 2:17.13 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $11.37 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 9-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $35.45 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Colonial Downs | 2414m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 2:27.55 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
| 6/8 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,324.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Good | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 2414m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54.5kg | 2:27.61 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Louisville Stakes on May 16 over 2414m, 13 len behind Burnham Square with 53.5kg at $14.11. The start before that 7th of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes on April 18 over 2414m, 16 len behind Burnham Square carrying 53.5kg at $8.49. Can improve again. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | Good | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 2:26.80 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $14.11 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 16.5L | $8.49 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 2:11.26 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $298,954.00 | Sam Houston | 2414m | Y | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 2:34.10 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.36 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Teshawn Hazelwood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf February 20 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Whiskey Not Wine with 55.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf in the LR January 24 over 2414m, 9 len behind Anegada carrying 52.5kg at $36.80. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $51,264.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:36.64 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 65 | LR OPEN 4U | $298,954.00 | Sam Houston | 2414m | Y | Lane J Luzzi | 52.5kg | 2:34.10 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $36.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $85,649.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | D J Moran | 56kg | 1:45.59 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | Good | D J Moran | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $16.45 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,429.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | D J Moran | 56.5kg | 1:42.58 | 5-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $11.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,817.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | D J Moran | 56.5kg | 1:35.45 | 4-10-10 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $14.85 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Pan American Stakes on March 28 over 2414m, 4 len behind Far Bridge carrying 54.5kg at $21.30. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 WL McKnight Handicap on January 24 over 2414m, 4.5 len behind Layabout with 53.5kg at $37.70. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 4U | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 2:23.51 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $21.30 |
| 7/12 | 24/01/2026 | 106 | G3 OPEN 4U | $336,323.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 2:25.27 | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $37.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $49.08 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 2:16.25 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 2:13.71 | 8-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $19.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 2414m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 2:27.61 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 58-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Keeneland Turf April 16 over 1710m defeating Judge Davis carrying 53.5kg at $2.39. The start before that eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita in the G1 Santa Anita Handicap on March 7 over 2012m, 8 len behind British Isles carrying 55kg at $1.60. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.39 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $421,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 2:05.17 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 182 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.43 | 8-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $611,621.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:49.29 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,555,210.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:35.89 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:50.34 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $1.48 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Elkhorn Stakes on April 18 over 2414m, 17 len behind Burnham Square with 53.5kg at $54.93. Last start ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Louisville Stakes on May 16 over 2414m, 8 len behind Burnham Square carrying 53.5kg at $11.64. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | Good | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 2:26.80 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.64 |
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | 269 | G2 OPEN 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 2:32.55 | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $54.93 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 2:13.56 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/12 | 08/06/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 2:15.47 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.67 |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 2:28.52 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $95,087.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:42.81 | 5-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at Laurel Turf in LR on April 18 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Cruise The Nile with 56kg at $20.20. Second-up got back early 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 Louisville Stakes on May 16 over 2414m, 6 len behind Burnham Square carrying 53.5kg at $16.94. Profiles nicely. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $349,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 2:26.80 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.94 |
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 91 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:33.85 | 2-9-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $20.20 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 133 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:42.37 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $17.30 |
| 11/11 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 5-11-11 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $15.68 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 2:25.04 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $27.75 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $935,780.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | 2:13.75 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 1811m, 7 len behind Mesero with 53.5kg at $6.55. Second run from a spell won by 2 len at Churchill Downs Turf May 14 over 2213m defeating Noble Confessor carrying 55.5kg at $26.03. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 2:12.86 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $26.03 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 166 | ALLOW 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:51.30 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $6.55 |
| 5/9 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3 | $305,344.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:48.23 | 4-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $28.45 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | Soft | Samuel Marin | 53kg | 1:50.73 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $764,526.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Soft | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:53.01 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $12.90 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:41.32 | 4-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Keeneland Turf April 22 over 2414m defeating My Boy Tony carrying 53.5kg at $10.67. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 7 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Concord Green with 55kg at $17.40. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 52 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 | 22/04/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 2:32.50 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.67 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 2:26.16 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $17.40 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | H Karamanos | 55kg | 2:14.68 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $68.60 |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 47 | CLM 4U | $64,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | H Karamanos | 55kg | 1:42.41 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $30.80 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $40,824.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:43.42 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/12 | 04/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:36.36 | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $15.90 |