Delaware Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
CLOSE THE GATE (4) built on a nice second two starts back at Listed level at Colonial Downs (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1207m at Colonial Downs (Dirt) five weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths. Has the ability to build on that fine effort last start. RICHEZTOO (2) was in the firing line on the bend but failed to live up to expectations over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run before. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. YES I WILL (1) started at $2.20 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 3 lengths, at Timonium over 1308m. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. ROCKETEER (3) last appeared six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1207m at Colonial Downs when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Jose A Gallegos stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 44 days. First-up 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs on July 13 over 1207m, 5 len behind Cool Cowboy with 55.5kg at $8.10. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 6 over 1207m, 2 len behind Call Me Andy with 55.5kg at $6.90. Not many opponents and can feature.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:09.44 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 78 | OCLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:08.64 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.10 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $61,135.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:23.58 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $20.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:23.85 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:36.93 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $17.30 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:09.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at Colonial Downs on August 14 over 1207m defeating Tocik Hall carrying 54.5kg at $1.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 in Listed grade at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on July 11 over 1408m, 0.1 len behind Pont Aven with 53.5kg at $3.60. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $128,388.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 1:08.95 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,422.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:21.86 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $68,452.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:24.37 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55kg | 1:39.51 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:52.92 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $21.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 1:37.91 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run scored a big 3 len win at this track on September 3 over 1207m defeating Sweet Winner carrying 53.5kg at $2.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Ray Of Lov carrying 53.5kg at $6.20. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Emanuel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:13.15 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | M | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:06.04 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Heavy | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:11.96 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 52.5kg | 1:06.56 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.60 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,673.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Good | Paul Luna | 56.5kg | 1:12.90 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $25.90 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Good | Paul Luna | 56kg | 1:14.91 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |