Delaware Park Race 8 - Kent S. Stakes
TURF STAR (5) found his best form last time out to score by half a length over 1609m in stakes class at Laurel Turf (Turf). First try at this longer trip but fitter again and he is a big chance again. CHICKEN DANCE (8) has four wins and one placing from six starts this preparation. Scored last start by 1.3 lengths at Listed level at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic) over 1710m after being racing in the leading division. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. CHAMBERSVILLE (1) finished third last time over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), beaten 2.25 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be ruled out. ZEPPELIN (4) finished third last time out over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf, beaten 3 lengths. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 6 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Sumood carrying 53.5kg at $7.95. The run before that 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1710m, 5 len behind Brave Force carrying 53.5kg at $3.43. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $177,127.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:40.31 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.95 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:44.55 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.43 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 12-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $17.28 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:39.04 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.37 |
| 10/11 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $48.34 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:50.59 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.94 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track June 13 over 1710m defeating Micanopy with 54.5kg at $11.90. The race before that scored a big 5 len win at Delaware Park June 6 over 1207m defeating Hard Freeze carrying 54kg at $1.05. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $92,050.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:42.61 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Keeneland Turf April 19 over 1911m defeating Noble Dynasty with 53.5kg at $4.66. Previously first up; third of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf January 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Remember Mamba carrying 54kg at $10.70. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:58.07 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.66 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:44.03 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:32.77 | 8-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf in LR on May 30 over 1811m, 4 len behind Touch Of Fire carrying 53.5kg at $10.61. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 19 over 1911m, 2.5 len behind Mccready with 54.5kg at $12.71. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/05/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,078.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:46.81 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $10.61 |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:58.07 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.71 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 7-3-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $22.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:32.77 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $10.90 |
| 2/3 | 25/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Gomez | 53.5kg | 1:42.11 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Penn National Turf in the G3 Penn Mile Stakes on May 29 over 1609m, 5 len behind Alpyland carrying 53.5kg at $31.60. The start before that won by 2 len at Penn National Turf May 15 over 1609m defeating Chillhouse carrying 54kg at $2.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $558,659.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:34.17 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $31.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Angel Cruz | 54kg | 1:35.36 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 53.5kg | 1:52.92 | 3-9-9 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/03/2026 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Forest Boyce | 54.5kg | 1:37.91 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $28.60 |
| 1/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $45,872.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:39.86 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather LR June 6 over 1710m defeating Bolero Bay with 54.5kg at $7.80. The run before that won by a nose at Gulfstream Park Turf April 24 over 1609m defeating Time Passes carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:42.66 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $94,614.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:34.85 | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.20 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $10.90 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:35.27 | 2-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:40.90 | 5-8-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $21.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | 84 | HCP 3 | $52,317.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:11.55 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 7 at Parx on June 16 over 1408m, 15 len behind Winning Time with 54kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on September 27 over 1006m, 8 len behind Lennilu carrying 54.5kg at $23.30. Needs more time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 80 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,524.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | F Pennington | 54kg | 1:24.09 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $11.80 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:49.99 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $48.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Good | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:52.56 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:22.88 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:38.10 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:02.92 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |