Delaware Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Optional Claiming
DROP SHOT (4) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 12 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1710m. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. RUN AARON RUN (6) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to find the placings at this track (Dirt) two starts back before finishing fifth over 1710m at this track (Dirt) last time. Likely to play a major role. CITRINE (2) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished sixth over 1710m at this track (Turf), beaten 16 lengths. Cannot be dismissed.
Jockey: Vince Halliday
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on May 3 over 1106m, 20 len behind Jamalamadingdong carrying 54kg at $32.90. Second-up ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on June 24 over 1207m, 19 len behind Lexington Pike with 54kg at $14.30. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 51 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 | 24/06/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $14.30 |
| 9/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $76,816.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:03.65 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $32.90 |
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 28 over 1673m, 6 len behind Beale Street Boy with 53.5kg at $6.70. Last start ran second last of 7 at this track on July 1 over 1710m, 16 len behind Practical Joker carrying 54kg at $5.40. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 44 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 | 01/07/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Kevin Gomez | 54kg | 1:45.22 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $62,849.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | Charlie Marquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.82 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Delaware Park on July 1 over 1207m, 18 len behind Intogage carrying 55.5kg at $25.90. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:11.70 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $25.90 |
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on July 29 over 1710m, 12 len behind Objection with 55.5kg at $4.70. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on July 1 over 1710m, 3 len behind Practical Joker carrying 54kg at $2.20. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | M | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:46.58 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:45.22 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/12 | 05/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:34.28 | 2-10-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $15.34 |
| 3/12 | 03/04/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $32.35 |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/12 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 7-1-4 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.72 |
Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 50.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 9 at Laurel Turf on May 10 over 1710m, 6 len behind Vaya Jeffe carrying 53.5kg at $12.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Orator with 51kg at $30.10. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 49 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 | 26/06/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,078.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Emanuel Rosario | 51kg | 1:42.78 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $30.10 |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2026 | 197 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,004.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $12.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $70,776.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:12.82 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $24.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,725.00 | Laurel Park | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 0:59.79 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on July 29 over 1710m, 10 len behind Objection carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on July 10 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind My Military Hero with 53.5kg at $4.90. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | M | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:46.58 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $16.20 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Carol Cedeno | 53.5kg | 1:41.48 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $65,312.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Gavin Ashton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Laurel Turf on November 8 over 1106m, 14 len behind Big Bolton with 55.5kg at $55.70. May need the run.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $83,420.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:03.41 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $55.70 |
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 13 over 1207m, 17 len behind J C's Boys carrying 54kg at $24.20. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 32 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 | 13/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:09.32 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $24.20 |