Delaware Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
MARCAN LOVE (11) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1710m at Laurel. Won't find this as tough so he is one of the main contenders. DISTINCT (13) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when second over 1710m at this track (Turf). Should settle on the speed despite the draw. Wesley Ho stays on. Sure to run well. THICK AS THIEVES (5) started at $4.10 last time on the back of a win at Penn National Turf (Turf) two starts ago but was below his best, finishing fifth over 1609m at Penn National Turf (Turf). Nicely placed to make amends. ALRASIKH (9) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Turf) with a win as favourite over 1609m at this track (Turf) three weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths. Nicely placed to make it two on the bounce.

Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Wine Collector with 54.5kg at $22.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on May 3 over 1710m, 3 len behind Tony B with 53.5kg at $12.10. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $30,683.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | FM | Paul Luna | 54.5kg | 1:51.84 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $22.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $37,011.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 53.5kg | 1:45.02 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $29,840.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:10.31 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $29,840.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:23.59 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:17.13 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | S Spieth | 53.5kg | 1:10.70 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at this track June 4 over 1710m defeating Ski Bum carrying 53kg at $31.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at Laurel Turf on April 26 over 1609m, 12 len behind Italiano Kid carrying 57kg at $8.10. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 37 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 | 04/06/2026 | 39 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:42.16 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $31.10 |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $49,025.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:37.54 | 3-10-12 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | 38 | HCP 3U | $29,494.00 | Penn National | 1673m | M | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:42.83 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $35,663.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 56.5kg | 1:19.42 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 94 | HCP 4U | $37,369.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 54.5kg | 1:20.83 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |
| 11/12 | 04/10/2025 | 51 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Yabriel O Ramos | 54kg | 1:36.36 | 9-12-11 | 12 |
| 20.4L | $108.10 |

Jockey: Raul E. Mena
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Mountaineer Park Turf on June 21 over 1609m, 5 len behind Silver Front with 55kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Create Trouble carrying 55kg at $30.90. Doesn't rate well enough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/06/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55kg | 1:34.85 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:28.31 | 1-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $30.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $25,244.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $36,827.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 56kg | 1:35.70 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.40 |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 56kg | 0:56.67 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $19.80 |
| 12/12 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $34,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 10-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on May 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Overspent carrying 56kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Delaware Park on May 30 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Try To Make Cents with 52kg at $19.10. Take on trust.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $30,726.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Marvin Fernandez | 52kg | 1:48.35 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $19.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 53kgs
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Last start 3rd in a small field at Laurel on June 21 over 1710m, 4 len behind Very Volatile carrying 56kg at $5.70. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Laurel on May 31 over 1710m, 4 len behind Guaponess carrying 53.5kg at $7.30. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,444.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:47.19 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $69,791.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:46.58 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $7.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $53,701.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 69 | MDN CLM 3 | $42,023.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.56 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:43.67 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | 1:43.31 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Laurel Turf June 5 over 1710m defeating Mr Funtastico carrying 57kg at $4.70. The race before that ran last in a small field at Laurel on May 10 over 1609m, 31 len behind Marcan Love carrying 57kg at $8.80. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 36 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 | 05/06/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $42,957.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:43.75 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/6 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $53,701.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:38.92 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 440 | CLM 3U | $55,822.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:41.93 | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.10 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $61,192.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:35.35 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $13.20 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2025 | 36 | HCP 3 | $61,290.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:43.59 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2024 | 47 | MDN CLM 2 | $67,797.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:29.08 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |