Anticipation builds for Delaware Park’s eight-race card on September 4
The stage is set at Delaware Park, where the rhythm of hoofbeats and the rising autumn air promise a vibrant day of racing on September 4, 2025. Trainers have been sharpening their charges through the week, jockeys have studied the books, and fans will arrive expecting a card that blends speed, stamina, and the unknown drama that only live racing can bring. Eight contests are lined up, stretching across distances and conditions, offering something for every racing follower.
The afternoon begins with a claiming race for fillies and mares aged three and upward who have not won since March 4 or who have yet to tally four victories. Run over one mile and seventy yards for a $16,000 purse, it draws together One Violent Affair (J: J E Vargas, T: K O’Connell), Good Bright Flames (J: J A Hernandez, T: J A Gallegos), and Divine Exchange (J: A Cruz, T: C A Gonzalez), with others including Heavens Express, Once an Eagle, Heleonortiz, and Alma Brilha ensuring a competitive opener.
The second contest at 1:17 pm is a starter allowance over five and a half furlongs, worth $29,000. Restricted to fillies and mares who have begun in a claiming race of $50,000 or less and never won two races, it pits speed against potential. The field includes Militia (J: J Rodriguez, T: S Klesaris), Thousand Story’s (J: M Chuan, T: B Kelly), and Rose Gold Candy (J: R E Mena, T: M E Gorham), joined by M J’s Yoshida, Phlying Phyllis, and Our Best Song.
At 1:49 pm comes the maiden claiming for fillies and mares over one mile, carrying a $20,000 purse. This race should unearth progress from runners like Eachpeachpearplum (J: C Cedeno, T: A Pecoraro), Amendment (J: A Cruz, T: R J Hendriks), and Marmara (J: J A Hernandez, T: K Magee). With Lady Raven, Shady Nights, and Cartoon City also in the mix, the contest could well turn on an improving filly finding her stride.
The fourth race at 2:21 pm brings a sharp six-furlong claiming test for three-year-olds and upward with $20,000 on offer. Pace is the likely theme, with Undalay (J: A Cruz, T: R Richards), Prom Knight (J: J Mauricio, T: C Nambo), and Notion to Tapit (J: R E Mena, T: M Serey, Jr.) among the speed influences, while Estilo Magico, Saponara, Mr. Mox, and The Heights provide depth.
At 2:53 pm, another mile-and-seventy-yards event follows, this time a $22,000 claiming race for fillies and mares. Allons (J: K Gomez, T: J A Gallegos), Chez Soleil (J: J Rodriguez, T: J L Lawrence II), and Lachicafortequila (J: J A Batista, T: M Shuman) stand out, but rivals such as White Lilacs, Shy Shy, and Expecting a Winner mean no outcome is certain.
The sixth race at 3:25 pm is a Starter Optional Claiming over a mile, offering $20,000. The field includes Recognize Me (J: A A Rodriguez, T: S R Hernandez Cano), Lady Dominance (J: G Maldonado, T: V Carrasco, Jr.), and Extremely Gruntled (J: M Chuan, T: T Iannotti IV), alongside Waterloo Rose, Maddie Ten, Salagadoola, and Liam’s Kiss. These conditions often highlight durable campaigners, and this renewal looks no exception.
The penultimate race, a maiden claiming at 3:57 pm, stretches one mile and seventy yards for a $20,000 purse. Carry Grant (J: J E Vargas, T: J E Nicholson, Jr.), Storm Force (J: A Crispin, T: K Rubley), and Party On Rufus (J: G Maldonado, T: R D Aguayo) head a deep line-up that also includes Merging Traffic, Royal Renegade, Shane Falco, and Midnight Fog, making it one of the most open events of the day.
Finally, the curtain falls at 4:29 pm with a six-furlong maiden claiming worth $24,000. Sprinting prospects like Stanley Cat (J: R E Mena, T: G C Contessa), Dats My Pharaoh (J: R Chiappe, T: C A Mancilla), and Musical (J: K Gomez, T: B T Russell) square off against Unforgettable Lord, Summer Ready, and A Thousand Times in what promises to be a lively finale.
With every race holding intrigue and a range of runners from proven campaigners to raw talent, Delaware Park’s September 4 card looks certain to keep the grandstand buzzing from start to finish.
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