Delaware Park Race 7 - Sussex H. Stakes
PICTURE THIS (6) got home by 0.8 lengths over 1710m at this track two starts ago to enhance his turf credentials. Not as impressive last time on dirt when unplaced at Delaware Park over 1207m. Jose A Batista who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. DERBYNESS (3) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 0.3 lengths over 1710m at Laurel (Dirt) as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from four outings. Sure to go well again. SMITHWICK'S SPICE (4) just missed last time when 0.3 lengths away in second at Monmouth Park Turf (Turf) over 1609m. Winning chance. BABBLE (2) finished second two runs back at this track (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 1.75 lengths over 1673m at this track (Turf). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Picture This with 55kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell ran second last of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1911m, 6 len behind Carcano with 55.5kg at $33.80. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $107,402.00 | Colonial Downs | 1911m | Good | J Pimentel | 55.5kg | 1:54.43 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $33.80 |
| 3/5 | 11/06/2026 | 92 | HCP 3U | $44,630.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:42.39 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 151 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,624.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:40.38 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,259.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54.5kg | 1:47.82 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.80 |
| 5/6 | 14/09/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $111,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:40.27 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Angel A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:29.58 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track July 16 over 1673m defeating Brewmaster with 53.5kg at $9.10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1609m, 4 len behind Alrasikh carrying 54kg at $13.40. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Christian Maldonado | 53.5kg | 1:42.41 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Christian Maldonado | 54kg | 1:38.13 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.40 |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 39 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Christian Maldonado | 54kg | 1:42.16 | 11-5-5 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $239.80 |
| 1/4 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,785.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 56kg | 1:52.54 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $42,023.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 56kg | 1:40.56 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $48.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,154.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Christian Maldonado | 56kg | 1:13.72 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Laurel June 21 over 1710m defeating Preacha Meyers with 56kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at Laurel on May 15 over 1710m, 3 len behind Majorca carrying 57kg at $4.40. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 40 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 | 21/06/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,093.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:46.65 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,436.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 57kg | 1:44.03 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $75,042.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:47.02 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 309 | ALLOW 4U | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | 1:23.83 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $14.67 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $75,000.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $87,859.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Katie Davis | 55kg | 1:24.14 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jorge Luis Gonzalez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Monmouth Park Turf on July 12 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Post Command with 54.5kg at $10.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf on June 20 over 1106m, nose behind Midnight Story carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
Last Starts 19 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 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,798.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:37.45 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,350.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:04.12 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $30,858.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:03.12 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 220 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,242.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 0:56.74 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $137,768.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 56kg | 0:56.66 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/08/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 0:56.60 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.3 len Tampa Bay Downs Turf March 21 over 1609m defeating Rigel carrying 54kg at $34.50. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf December 24 over 1609m, 2 len behind Britain's Kitten with 55kg at $6.40. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 132 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 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:35.74 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $34.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $46,338.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:35.57 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $15.20 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:23.10 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $22.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:35.24 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $6.40 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $44,140.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:42.29 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $7.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $111,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:40.27 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track June 11 over 1710m defeating J D Factor carrying 55kg at $3.40. Last start 4th in a small field at Delaware Park on July 8 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Pride's Prince carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 56.5kg | 1:10.61 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $14.60 |
| 1/5 | 11/06/2026 | 270 | HCP 3U | $44,630.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:42.39 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $111,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:40.27 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $48,930.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:12.19 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $60,653.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.32 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $60,938.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Good | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.69 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Gavin Ashton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 13 over 1106m, 5 len behind Daring Venture with 57kg at $10.30. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 4 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Uncle's Gold carrying 52.5kg at $40.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 48 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 | 13/06/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $69,791.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 57kg | 1:02.23 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $10.30 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,551.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.5kg | 1:38.27 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $40.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after 10 months ran last in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1710m, 11 len behind Picture This with 55kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Laurel Turf on June 7 2025 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Kake's Arrow with 56kg at $16.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 50 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 | 11/06/2026 | 302 | HCP 3U | $44,630.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | J Pimentel | 55kg | 1:42.39 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/5 | 13/08/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,868.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.12 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:41.40 | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $21.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,826.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:40.85 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $16.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,031.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $10.70 |
| 9/12 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $155,698.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $77.60 |

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 3rd in a small field at Penn National Turf on June 11 over 1673m, 3 len behind Primed To Go carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Second-up ran last in a small field at Laurel Turf in LR on June 20 over 1207m, 5 len behind Witty with 54.5kg at $29.80. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 1:08.77 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $29.80 |
| 3/5 | 11/06/2026 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,393.00 | Penn National | 1673m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 1:37.54 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $74,046.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:37.48 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 |
| 7/7 | 27/08/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $41,860.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | 1:40.16 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $25.80 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2025 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $45,872.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 2:01.76 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $75,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 57kg | 1:34.82 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Laurel on June 21 over 1710m, 19 len behind Very Volatile carrying 53kg at $17.90. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Laurel on May 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind Marcan Love with 53.5kg at $7.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 40 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 | 21/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,444.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 53kg | 1:47.19 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $17.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $53,701.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $74,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $37,584.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | M | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:27.96 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |