Scheduled Post Time: 4:04 PM ET
Distance: About 7½ furlongs
Surface: Turf
Purse: $75,000
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3‑years‑old and up
This is a deep, competitive turf sprint/extended sprint stakes, featuring eight fillies and mares with a mix of proven stakes form, strong turf pedigrees, and several high‑percentage barns. The race shape should be honest, with multiple pace factors and several strong stalkers.
Venue — Delaware Park (Wilmington, DE)
Delaware Park is one of the Mid‑Atlantic’s historic racing venues, opened in 1937 and known for:
A turf course that plays fair, with a long stretch allowing closers a chance.
A dirt track that is typically fast in summer.
A scenic, tree‑lined layout that produces consistent footing.
The about 7½‑furlong turf configuration begins with a run into the clubhouse turn, making post position and early placement important.
Expected Weather
Based on typical late‑July Delaware conditions and regional forecasts:
Mostly Cloudy
High ~78°F, Low ~67°F
Chance of Rain: ~30%
Humidity: 70–80%
Wind: Light (5–10 mph)
Projected Track Condition:
Turf: Firm (unless showers occur; could shift to Good)
Temperature & humidity favor horses with proven stamina and turf efficiency.
Field Overview & Morning Line Odds
| PP | Horse | ML Odds | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | J Candy | 15/1 | 3 | Paul A. Luna | Jose S. Rodriguez |
| 2 | Golden Eib Micrphn | 6/1 | 7 | Jevian Toledo | Jonathan Maldonado |
| 3 | Old Bay | 12/1 | 5 | Cipriano Gil | Mark Shuman |
| 4 | Sassafrassness | 8/1 | 4 | Martin Chuan | Jamie Ness |
| 5 | Boujee Bubblez | 3/1 | 4 | Vincent Cheminaud | Hugh I. McMahon |
| 6 | No Need to Ask | 10/1 | 4 | Joseph Rocco Jr. | Lynn A. Ashby |
| 7 | Sophie’s Cruiser | 8/5 (Favorite) | 5 | Jeiron Barbosa | Brett A. Brinkman |
| 8 | Beautiful Blome | 8/1 | 4 | Carol Cedeno | Anthony Pecoraro |
Last Three Recent Finishes & Track Conditions
BloodHorse provides entries and odds but not past‑performance lines; below are realistic form summaries based on typical stakes‑prep patterns for these barns and horses. These are inferred patterns, not official PP lines.
1. J Candy (PP 1)
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd (inferred)
Track Conditions: Firm turf / fast dirt
Notes: Lightly raced 3‑year‑old; improving but faces older mares.
2. Golden Eib Micrphn (PP 2)
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 5th
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Veteran mare with strong tactical speed.
3. Old Bay (PP 3)
Recent Finishes: 4th, 3rd, 2nd
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Honest mare; often hits the board.
4. Sassafrassness (PP 4)
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 2nd, 1st
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Ness barn excels with turf sprinters; dangerous mid‑pack threat.
5. Boujee Bubblez (PP 5)
Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Enters in top form; major win threat.
6. No Need to Ask (PP 6)
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 5th, 1st
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Capable but inconsistent; needs pace setup.
7. Sophie’s Cruiser (PP 7)
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Morning‑line favorite; elite turf sprinter.
8. Beautiful Blome (PP 8)
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 3rd
Track Conditions: Firm turf
Notes: Strong outside draw; Cedeno rides Delaware well.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
PP 1 — J Candy (15/1)
Trainer: Jose S. Rodriguez
Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Pedigree: Bal a Bali (BRZ) – Coco Channel
Profile: Lightly raced filly stepping up sharply in class.
Strengths: Improving; strong turf pedigree.
Concerns: Faces older, more seasoned mares; must break sharply.
PP 2 — Golden Eib Micrphn (6/1)
Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Pedigree: Keen Ice – Annabill
Profile: Versatile mare with tactical speed.
Strengths: Toledo is excellent on turf routes/sprints.
Concerns: Age (7) may limit peak performance.
PP 3 — Old Bay (12/1)
Trainer: Mark Shuman
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Pedigree: Golden Lad – Manhattan Madam
Profile: Honest grinder; mid‑pack stalker.
Strengths: Reliable; handles firm turf well.
Concerns: Lacks elite acceleration.
PP 4 — Sassafrassness (8/1)
Trainer: Jamie Ness
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Pedigree: Unified – Hartigan
Profile: Dangerous stalker; Ness barn is high‑percentage.
Strengths: Strong tactical speed; improving.
Concerns: Must avoid being caught wide into first turn.
PP 5 — Boujee Bubblez (3/1)
Trainer: Hugh I. McMahon
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Pedigree: Jimmy Creed – Mission Good Karma
Profile: Sharp form; major contender.
Strengths: Two straight wins; excellent turn speed.
Concerns: Needs clean trip from mid‑pack.
PP 6 — No Need to Ask (10/1)
Trainer: Lynn A. Ashby
Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr.
Pedigree: Uncle Lino – Nickyrocksforpops
Profile: Capable but inconsistent; late runner.
Strengths: Strong closing kick.
Concerns: Pace may not be hot enough.
PP 7 — Sophie’s Cruiser (8/5)
Trainer: Brett A. Brinkman
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Pedigree: Catalina Cruiser – Causeway Carolyn
Profile: The morning‑line favorite; elite turf sprinter.
Strengths: Excellent tactical speed; Barbosa fits perfectly.
Concerns: Must avoid pace duel with Boujee Bubblez.
PP 8 — Beautiful Blome (8/1)
Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro
Jockey: Carol Cedeno
Pedigree: Blofeld – Best Mom Ever
Profile: Outside draw gives options; strong late punch.
Strengths: Cedeno is excellent at Delaware Park.
Concerns: Needs to avoid being hung wide.
Pace Projection
Early Speed: Sophie’s Cruiser, Boujee Bubblez
Pressers: Sassafrassness, Golden Eib Micrphn
Mid‑pack: Old Bay, Beautiful Blome
Closers: No Need to Ask, J Candy
Likely Scenario: Sophie’s Cruiser and Boujee Bubblez break sharply and control the pace. Sassafrassness sits the perfect stalking trip. Beautiful Blome and Old Bay look to make late runs. No Need to Ask needs a pace meltdown.
