Eight Races Deliver Thrills at Delaware Park on August 28, 2025
Delaware Park staged an engaging eight-race programme on August 28th, 2025, keeping racegoers entertained throughout the afternoon. The day began with Runsweetly breaking her maiden in 1:06.65 in the Maiden Claiming over five and a half furlongs. The filly, ridden by Raul E. Mena for trainer Michael E. Gorham, proved strongest in the stretch to secure the $24,000 contest. Fab Girl, guided by Yedsit Hazlewood, finished second, while Rama Bama Lana with Jaime Rodriguez claimed third.
The second event of the card was a Claiming race for fillies and mares over five and a half furlongs with a winners’ purse of $22,000. No Walk Inthe Park, partnered by Richard Mitchell for trainer Van D. Pham, showed speed throughout and held on gamely to win in 1:06.39. Answer the Call under Raul E. Mena was runner-up, and Wild Girl with Joshua Ortiz filled the third spot.
The third race, a Starter Optional Claiming over a mile and seventy yards with $25,000 at stake, went to Warrior Wayne, ridden by Jaime Rodriguez for trainer Michael V. Pino in 1:39.52. Padiddle, with Julio A. Hernandez aboard, finished second ahead of Tested and Madeline Rowland in third.
The fourth contest, a Maiden Special Weight for two-year-old fillies at six furlongs carrying a $45,000 purse, was taken by Embrace the Moment. Guided by Jaime Rodriguez for trainer Greg Compton, she finished in 1:12.52, ahead of Miss Fulton Gal under Raul E. Mena and Rock Etiquette with Gabriel Maldonado.
In the fifth, another Maiden Special Weight for two-year-old fillies at seven and a half furlongs worth $45,000, Autonome produced a smart performance. Ridden by Kevin Gomez for trainer H. Graham Motion, she scored in 1:30.21, with Candy Moonshine (Raul E. Mena) second and Great Actress (Gabriel Maldonado) third.
The sixth race, a Starter Optional Claiming for fillies and mares over six furlongs with $20,000 on offer, saw Golden Eib Micrphn prevail. Partnered by Martin Chuan for trainer Timothy C. Kreiser, she clocked 1:12.76 to beat Ritabook (Jose A. Batista) and Velvet Vixen (Yedsit Hazlewood).
A Maiden Special Weight over seven and a half furlongs worth $45,000 was next. King Size, under Julio A. Hernandez for trainer Michael Stidham, struck in 1:27.97. Toro Jr. with Jose E. Vargas finished second, while Eternal Mischief under Kevin Gomez was third.
The day closed with a Claiming race for fillies and mares over one mile offering a $15,000 purse. Alma Pura, guided by Teresa Salazar for trainer Arthur O. Agostini, won in 1:43.59. Wicked Kitten, with Alexander Crispin aboard, was second, and Padrino’s Gold under Jaime Rodriguez finished third.
Delaware Park once again provided a competitive and entertaining card, with several smart winners highlighting the form. As the season continues, Delaware Park racing looks set to produce more memorable afternoons for connections and fans alike.
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