Delaware Park Race 8

Starter Optional Claiming

Stake: -

AS THE BELL TOLES (3) Controlled the speed when winning by nearly 7L last run here but challenged by more formidable competitors. First appearance for a new trainer. Shows good early pace. Can go on with it. YES PICNIC (1) Kicked clear when winning by almost 12L last run Parx At Philadelphia and drawn beautifully. Jockey Martin Chuan and trainer Jamie Ness are a promising combination. Racing against tougher rivals. Goes very close. AMERICAN SELECT (2) Kept coming when 2nd beaten by 1L last start around here and gets a favourable barrier. Performing impressively since returning from a spell but rising in class. Could go well. VIOLET'S CHARM (4) Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by nearly 7L last time at the track and competing at a lower class. One of the hopes.

Distance: 1609m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, SOC, STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING, TB

Yes Picnic (1) 1146X41
Trainer: Jamie Ness()
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Catholic Boy

Dam: No Picnic

Dam's Sire: Include

Stats

Career

6: 3-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

6: 3-0-0

Firm

4: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1674m

Comments

Was very impressive when winning by nearly 12L last run Parx At Philadelphia and has minimal work to do from the barrier. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Commands respect.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	7/7/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1674m	Claiming 63	6	Martin Chuan	53kg	GD		-	11.8L	2-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Yes Picnic 2. Ranting And Raving 3. Royalties Riches
4th of 5	5/6/26	Laurel Park	1207m	Claiming 68	4	Mychel J Sanchez	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	10L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Buckin' Right 2. No Mo Muffins 3. Maidstone
6th of 6	13/3/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 67	4	Yedsit Hazlewood	50.200000047683716kg	MY		-	14.3L	3-3-5	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Diamond N Dress 2. Honor Our Country 3. Back Wall Bandit
4th of 8	14/2/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Claiming 70	2	Yedsit Hazlewood	48.700000047683716kg	FT		-	5.3L	8-8	$12	-	$0	-	1. Rerun Table 2. Kuaga 3. Barbados Bulldog
1st of 7	13/12/25	Laurel Park	1207m	Claiming 71	7	Yedsit Hazlewood	50.700000047683716kg	FT		-	0.1L	5-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Yes Picnic 2. Kuaga 3. Holy Storm
1st of 7	19/11/25	Parx At Philadelphia	1207m	MDN Claiming	5	Yedsit Hazlewood	49.700000047683716kg	FT		-	0.8L	4-3	$2.88	-	$0	-	1. Yes Picnic 2. Panama Limited 3. Punch And Judy

American Select (2) 7X91341362
Trainer: Harold Wyner()
Jockey: Emanuel Rosario (a3.2)
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

4 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Flatter

Dam: Tango Time

Dam's Sire: Danehill Dancer

Stats

Career

10: 2-1-2

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

3: 0-0-2

Good

1: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 2-1-0

Firm

8: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1811m

Comments

Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 1L last start here and will try to take advantage of the alley. Going well this campaign but up against stronger competition. Nice chance at a very tempting price.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	25/6/26	Delaware Park	1609m	Starter Opti	3	Emanuel Rosario	49.799999952316284kg	FT		-	1L	6-4-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Persuasive 2. American Select 3. Onmywaytosavthday
6th of 7	9/6/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1674m	Starter Opti	2	Andy Hernandez	55.5kg	FT		-	24.8L	5-5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Magical Trick 2. Princess Kalamoh 3. Sea Zest
3rd of 8	28/5/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Allowance 80	8	Mychel J Sanchez	55kg	GD		-	6.5L	7-5-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Synergism 2. Fabia 3. American Select
1st of 6	8/5/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Starter Opti	2	Yedsit Hazlewood	52.700000047683716kg	FT		-	11.5L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. American Select 2. Rehoboth Avenue 3. C C Commander
4th of 9	19/4/26	Keeneland	1811m	Claiming 78	8	James Graham	56.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Country Club 2. Bartender 3. Don't Be Salty
3rd of 8	9/3/26	Fair Grounds	1609m	Claiming 73	5	Jose Riquelme	56.5kg	FT		-	4.6L	1-1-1	$21	-	$0	-	1. Lady Orient 2. Romany Road 3. American Select

As The Bell Toles (3) 3749541121
Trainer: Michael V. Simone()
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 30% / 50%

Distance Specialist

3 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Mitole

Dam: Bells Of War

Dam's Sire: Declaration Of War

Stats

Career

10: 3-1-1

Distance

3: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 3-1-1

Firm

9: 3-1-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of nearly 7L last run at this track but matched against tougher rivals. Expecting to settle positively. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	10/6/26	Delaware Park	1609m	Claiming 65	3	Paco Lopez	54kg	FT		-	6.5L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. As The Bell Toles 2. High Hearts 3. Wicked Kitten
2nd of 8	13/5/26	Delaware Park	1609m	Claiming 62	6	Jevian Toledo	54kg	FT		-	2L	1-1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Luminous Secret 2. As The Bell Toles 3. Shines Madelin
1st of 4	24/4/26	Penn National	1710m	Claiming 62	4	Jevian Toledo	53.5kg	FT		-	8L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. As The Bell Toles 2. Mega Changer 3. Briscoe County
1st of 6	14/3/26	Colonial Downs	1609m	MDN Claiming	3	Jevian Toledo	53.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	1-1-1	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. As The Bell Toles 2. Ithadtobeblu 3. Vino Bella
4th of 8	14/2/26	Laurel Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	3	Jevian Toledo	56kg	FT		-	8.5L	2-7	$2.80	-	$0	-	1. Back Wall Bandit 2. Stylish Gem 3. Snowboarder
5th of 7	19/12/25	Laurel Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	3	Ismerio Villalobos	55.5kg	GD		-	28.3L	5-5	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Momaxie 2. My Girl Back Home 3. Aqua Blaze

Violet's Charm (4) 792891X13
Trainer: William Downing()
Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

3 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Divining Rod

Dam: Camille Claudel

Dam's Sire: Broken Vow

Stats

Career

8: 2-1-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

4: 0-1-1

Synthetic

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 2-0-0

Firm

7: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by just short of 7L last time at this venue and drops back to a suitable class. Finishes off strongly. Not out of this.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	17/6/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Starter Opti	5	Jose A Batista	54kg	FT		-	6.8L	4-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Planet Clare 2. Don't Fool With Me 3. Violet's Charm
1st of 5	23/5/26	Delaware Park	1674m	Starter Opti	3	Jose A Batista	53kg	SY		-	4.8L	4-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Violet's Charm 2. Fiveclocksomewhere 3. Caprichosainfront
1st of 6	11/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1646m	03	6	Jose C Ferrer	54kg	FIRM		-	11.25L	6-3-2	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Violet's Charm 2. Lilas Oak Tree 3. Lookin Lovely
9th of 10	1/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	MDN Claiming	6	Pablo Morales	54kg	FM		-	32.8L	10-10-10	$26	-	$0	-	1. Duchessa 2. Beautiful Emma 3. La Rodada
8th of 8	11/1/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1646m	MDN Special	7	Pablo Morales	54kg	FT		-	20.3L	8-8-8	$41	-	$0	-	1. Market Chill 2. Athenix 3. Caura
2nd of 7	10/12/25	Tampa Bay Downs	1646m	MDN Claiming	6	Pablo Morales	54kg	FT		-	0.5L	4-5-4	$51	-	$0	-	1. Parlaypauline 2. Violet's Charm 3. Beautiful Emma

Vino Bella (5) 2X0X431315
Trainer: Michael V. Simone()
Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Vino Rosso

Dam: Astral Favor

Dam's Sire: Astrology

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-2

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

9: 2-1-2

Firm

8: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-2

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Was $5.00 and making up some late ground when 5th last time at this venue and returning to a longer distance. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Nice price for the value seekers.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	20/6/26	Delaware Park	1207m	Starter Opti	4	Kevin Gomez	53.299999952316284kg	FT		-	6.8L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tiz Purple 2. Take Charge Boo 3. Tasty Time
1st of 6	3/6/26	Delaware Park	1207m	Claiming 66	1	Yedsit Hazlewood	52.200000047683716kg	FT		-	7.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vino Bella 2. Gwen To Win 3. Mighty Lindsey
3rd of 7	21/5/26	Delaware Park	1609m	Claiming 67	6	Julio A Hernandez	56kg	MY		-	5L	4-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. High Hearts 2. Sweet And Feisty 3. Vino Bella
1st of 7	18/4/26	Laurel Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	1	Julio A Hernandez	57kg	FT		-	4.8L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vino Bella 2. Valerie Street 3. Rylnnslookinglucky
3rd of 6	14/3/26	Colonial Downs	1609m	MDN Claiming	5	Julio A Hernandez	56.5kg	FT		-	6L	4-3-3	$1.83	-	$0	-	1. As The Bell Toles 2. Ithadtobeblu 3. Vino Bella
4th of 6	27/2/26	Fair Grounds	1207m	MDN Claiming	2	Sofia Vives	56.5kg	SY		-	8L	6-6	$4.75	-	$0	-	1. TRAPPED 2. Gus's Gal 3. Cloud Number Nine

My Little Wildcat (6) 2714469665
Trainer: Alejandro Olais Mendieta()
Jockey: Ronaldo Rodriguez (a3.2)
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 9.09% / 36%

4 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Wildcat Red

Dam: Banjo Lady

Dam's Sire: Hofre

Stats

Career

22: 2-3-3

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

6: 1-1-0

Good

2: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

16: 1-2-3

Firm

18: 2-2-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

On a short back up. Started $10.00 and didn't attack the line when 5th last time here but stepping back up in distance. Displays good tactical speed. Large claim helps. Needs to find a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	10/7/26	Delaware Park	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Cipriano Gil	56kg	MY		-	3.9L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Capricorn Belle 2. Good Golly Msfolly 3. Butter Kisses
6th of 7	20/6/26	Delaware Park	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Cipriano Gil	56kg	FT		-	7.8L	1-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tiz Purple 2. Take Charge Boo 3. Tasty Time
6th of 6	3/6/26	Delaware Park	1609m	Allowance Op	6	Cipriano Gil	55kg	FM		-	10.3L	2-2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Souper Williwaw 2. Amie's Symphony 3. Cairo Street
9th of 9	15/4/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	Allowance 91	1	Israel O Rodriguez	56kg	FM		-	16.4L	3-7-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mrs. Katz 2. Stylet 3. Thankfulness
6th of 6	29/3/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1710m	Allowance Op	2	Israel O Rodriguez	54kg	FM		-	10.8L	1-1-1	$34	-	$0	-	1. City Girl 2. Random Harvest 3. Just Ruthless
4th of 10	1/3/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	Claiming 79	8	Israel O Rodriguez	55kg	GD		-	4L	1-1-1	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Buddhist Prodigy 2. Das Ist Alles Ally 3. Secret Victory

Sonic Sass (7) 3401321469
Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado()
Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Yaupon

Dam: Feeling Bossy

Dam's Sire: Courageous Cat

Stats

Career

13: 2-1-3

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

6: 1-1-0

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

7: 1-0-3

Firm

9: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Was $14.00 and subpar when 9th last time at the track and up against a more competitive field. Expected to be flashing home. Appears tested.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	8/7/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Starter Opti	10	Jevian Toledo	53kg	YL		-	5.1L	10-9-10	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Princess Clemmie 2. Woodruff 3. Queen Rocket
6th of 8	25/6/26	Penn National	1609m	Starter Opti	4	Jevian Toledo	54.5kg	FM		-	4.1L	4-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lien On Her 2. Blame The Banker 3. Unbounded Movement
4th of 9	10/6/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Starter Opti	2	Jorge Ruiz	54kg	FM		-	3.6L	8-9-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Nicky Jolene 2. Queen Rocket 3. My Gal
1st of 9	8/5/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 74	3	Jorge Ruiz	53.5kg	FM		-	4.8L	6-6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sonic Sass 2. Endless Vow 3. Whatsyourbigidea
2nd of 10	19/4/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 75	8	Ismerio Villalobos	53kg	FM		-	2L	7-7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Planet Clare 2. Sonic Sass 3. Chilly Girl
3rd of 6	4/4/26	Laurel Park	1207m	Claiming 65	2	Kevin Gomez	55kg	FT		-	5.8L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Last Gift 2. Stay In Tune 3. Sonic Sass

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked