Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 20, 2024
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:
- DATE: September 20, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
5. Army Cadet | In a race with no apparent speed, do they send this guy? And if so, does he steal it? Value proposition might be there |
2. Minxzluckystarfyre | Well-beaten at 4-5 in only prior visit to Delaware; trainer Magee 26% when plunging horses |
6. Code Enforcer | Beat three-life company three back at MTH and drops to bottom |
RACE 2
3. Enzo | Sib to multiple G1 winner Caravel, multiple stakes winner Witty protected here but finds lowest level; should appreciate easier group (though not easy); makes second start off the bench |
1. Optimistic Nate | OK effort on debut on the lawn; trainer Ness wins 39% first after the claim with maidens |
4. Boyd’s Band | Caught ultra-speedy Cattivo Ragazzo in last, and prior outing produced three next out winners |
RACE 3
1. Lake Nakuru | Barely qualifies for two-in-six-months condition, with one win (for $4,000) not counting and one having occurred five days before the cutoff; may get a pace to attack |
6. Two Thirty Five | Speedy sort drawn outside main speed rival |
4. Synonym | Should be involved early; won with 80 Beyer fig last time dropped in for a nickel |
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RACE 4
5. Paper Mansion | Likely speed of the speed has been thriving at this level |
1. Lullaby Land | Has kept better company |
10. Beachgrass | Willing try in latest despite wide journey |
RACE 5
6. Court Contender | Arrives off a win and stretches back out to best distance (6 for 8 ITM) |
5. Gran Runner | Beat similar in latest and has run well at a mile previously; JRod up a good sign |
1. Trophy Room | Throttled by better in latest but good form prior; should fit here |
RACING NOTES
- Jockey Julio Hernandez enjoyed a productive day, winning three times, including a good-looking score aboard first-timer G W’s Girl ($20.40), who ran down 2-5 fave Belle of the South to win a maiden special on the turf for trainer Greg Compton…
- The improving Late Frost won the Delaware certified allowance feature by three parts of a length over 33-1 outsider Lady Liberty Belle. With Angel Cruz up for Michael Matz, Late Frost won her second straight after scoring in the Shine Again at Timonium Aug. 24…
- The seven runners in the nightcap all finished within 2 1/4 lengths, with the win going to Fabulous Candy ($18.50. Carol Cedeno was up for Chelsey Moysey…
- If you’d played the top two selections in The Racing Biz as your middle pick five, costing $16 for a 50-cent unit, you’d have earned yourself a $1,251.60 score…
RACE 6
11. Mid Day Image | A handful if drawing in; 8yo has been competitive versus much better of late; jock-trainer combo 5-for-12 at DEL |
8. Autumns Strong Man | Willing effort in latest and repeat contends here |
6. Lucci | Last a bit of a disappointment but prior efforts just fine |
4. Capt. Candy | Enters in good form after good tries versus N2X rivals at PEN |
RACE 7
6. Spikezone | Cross-entered at LRL but almost certain to post here for easier spot and bigger pot; speed of the speed, well-drawn outside, and likely to have too much for these |
4. Take a Hint | The “other” Gary Cap horse owns a stakes win in the March Not for Love at LRL; makes second start off the bench and will take a stalk-and-pounce approach with more speed signed on |
3. Cattivo Ragazzo | Has turned heads with two flashy wins in two tries and big figs; gets a serious test from a couple of these |
RACE 8
6. Sustenance | Speedy sort should benefit from prior start (and subsequent work) over the strip; repeat of either of last two puts him right there; low-profile barn attracts top rider JRod |
4. Indulge | Closer is working on a 13-race losing streak; makes first start in Simone barn (22% first off the claim) and best efforts contend, especially if a contentious pace develops |
7. Jake Brake Alley | First start for trainer Kravets after near-miss versus similar at PEN; should be involved in the early running |
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