Delaware Park Gears Up for Exciting Racing Action on August 30th, 2025
The atmosphere is electric at Delaware Park as fans prepare for an action-packed day of racing on August 30th, 2025. Trainers and jockeys are ready to showcase their skill, and racing enthusiasts can expect a full day of competitive fields across eight thrilling races, beginning at 12:45 pm.
The first race of the day is a Starter Optional Claiming event for three-year-olds and upward that have previously started for a claiming price of $5,000 or less, or $8,000. Spanning six furlongs with a $20,000 purse, the contenders include Spotted Bull (J: J Zambrana, T: J Badillo), Go East (J: D Rivera, T: J Diaz), Russian Hammer (J: S Hess, T: P Posadas), Johnnyfrenchfri (J: Y O Ramos, T: B M Kravets), My Man Woody (J: D A Quinn, T: P Wasiluk, Jr.), Dunphy (J: G Maldonado, T: J Ness), and He’s in Charge (J: M Chuan, T: J Ness).
The second race, at 1:17 pm, is a Claiming event for fillies and mares three years old and upward who have never won two races, covering five and one-half furlongs with a $15,000 purse. Contenders include Firing Thoughts (J: Y Hazlewood, T: C A Mancilla), Smart Red (J: J E Vargas, T: B Captan), Lumenique (J: C Marquez, T: T Iannotti IV), Ritz On Broadway (J: J A Hernandez, T: G Compton), Bounty Killah (J: R Mitchell, T: M Richards), and La Tremenda (J: G Maldonado, T: V Barboza, Jr.).
The 1:49 pm third race is a Claiming contest for three-year-olds and upward who have not won since February 28, 2025, or have never won four races. Over a mile and seventy yards with a $21,000 purse, the contenders are H C Holiday (J: J A Hernandez, T: G C Contessa), Indulge (J: G Maldonado, T: V Carrasco, Jr.), Amusing Mischief (J: Y Rodriguez, T: E L Graham), Lord of War (J: J E Vargas, T: P Ashton), Level Up (J: J L Gonzalez Sanchez, T: C M Sepulveda), Omar Comin (J: J Torres, T: T C Kreiser), Uninvited Guest (J: M Chuan, T: J Ness), and Scar (J: C Cedeno, T: S Klesaris).
At 2:21 pm, the day features a Maiden Special Weight for two-year-olds over about seven and one-half furlongs on the turf, with a $45,000 purse. Dorian (J: Y Rodriguez, T: M Stidham), Blue Suede Hooves (J: M Chuan, T: J L Lawrence II), Coloma (J: A Cruz, T: C A Lynch), Renovator (J: J A Hernandez, T: M R Matz), Just Golden (J: C Cedeno, T: M Stidham), Jaxer (J: K Gomez, T: H G Motion), Let’s Go Lando (J: G Maldonado, T: G Capuano), and Tyrus (J: C Marquez, T: A Pecoraro) will compete for the top spot.
The fifth race at 2:53 pm, a Claiming event over one mile for three-year-olds and upward who have never won two races, sees entries including Betta Go Go Go, Ray’s Blue Wagon, Sincerito, Josh, Duke of Dooly, Integrated, Sidney’s Bid, I Wanna Rock, Pure Realization, and Global Phenom.
At 3:25 pm, the Allowance Optional Claiming for fillies and mares three years old and upward spans five furlongs with a $47,000 purse. Contenders include Mystic Seaport, So Sophia, Song of Norway, Gift of Gab, Beauty of the Nile, Touisset, True Spun, Mudslide, and Come to Mama.
The second last race at 3:57 pm is another Allowance Optional Claiming event for three-year-olds and upward, covering five and one-half furlongs with a $46,000 purse. Entries include Intrepid’s Legacy, Genghis, Neon Sign, De Angelo, Runyonesque, and Boat Song.
Closing the day at 4:29 pm is a Starter Optional Claiming race for three-year-olds and upward over one mile with a $24,000 purse. Contenders are Magic Mover, Kaladin, Muthabir, Amazing Bernie, Kuz It’s Chilly, and Work Hard.
Delaware Park promises an engaging day of competitive racing, with a mix of talented horses, skilled jockeys, and tactical trainers. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling line-up across all eight races, with plenty of action to follow from start to finish.
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