Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 10, 2024
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:
- DATE: October 10, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
7. Army Cadet (7-2) | Frequently claimed gelding has a good record at this distance and over this track |
4. Bad Henry (9-2) | Speed figures compare well with this field and may put him in the winner’s circle with a top effort |
2. Eyes Eleven (12-1) | A tad slower than some others; still good enough to finish in the mix |
5. Title Shot (8-5) | Off the bench and gets another crack at dirt which he prefers over grass |
RACE 2
3. Clever Tiger (9-5) | A recent winner who has a strong record in the money and at this class |
6. Zatip (3-2) | Ran well off the bench last time, and drops from optional claiming company |
7. Inspired Irish (4-1) | Returns to a more manageable distance and should be near the leaders |
RACE 3
1. Hop to a Decision (15-1) | Back to dirt at good value but needs to run his best to have winning chances |
6. Spunforfun (3-2) | Has the class to be considered a favorite here and is solid at the distance |
4. Lady Aethelflaed (9-5) | A winner of two straight, albeit slow, but is trending upwards |
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RACE 4 – ON THE TURF
4. City Minute (9-5) | Ran strong at Colonial last time, and can win with a sharper break this time around |
6. Star Anise (6-1) | Should prefer the distance cut back after mostly running past seven furlongs |
8. Notice Me Too (7-5) | Should grab the early lead for Michael Stidham who has a strong win percentage with Cedeno |
2. Mygirlsabomb (15-1) | Would take a lot to have winning chances, but could finish well at a big price |
DIRT PICKS: 8-4-6
RACE 5
7. Gun Trader (6-1) | Ran a close third in a classier maiden try last time and should handle the distance well |
2. Okverygood (8-1) | Out of the same race as Gun Trader; should improve on class drop |
5. Vino Vidi Vici (3-1) | Turf to dirt for this colt by Vino Rosso and can get the eight furlongs |
RACE 6 – ON THE TURF
7. Sachmo (6-1) | Back to turf and claiming company where he won last time at Penn and should be good value |
6. Bustin Up (7-2) | Didn’t take to the soft surface last time, but has been running well and drops in class |
10. Majestic Eagle (5-2) | Off the claim for Michael Simone, this gelding by Medaglia d’Oro has experience even if he doesn’t win frequently |
2. Von Hoff (8-1) | Dropping down into claimers and should be on or near the lead on turf |
DIRT PICKS: 1-2-9
RACE 7
7. Look Sharp (9-2) | Strong at the distance and has done his best running here |
6. Dance for Green (10-1) | Has been competitive in this class, running over this track for the first time from Laurel |
5. Borletti (8-5) | Off a layoff from Saratoga against better competition, this Dutrow trainee returns to dirt and looks formidable |
RACE 8
3. Big Bolt (7-2) | Has had plenty of cracks at maiden claiming company, but seems to finish in the mix frequently |
8. Bankers Rose Gold (5-2) | Finger Lakes shipper has some early speed and has two straight solid efforts |
1. Koutoubia (4-1) | Filly by Accelerate gets a crack at this underwhelming group as a first timer |
2. Zippy Do Da Day (6-1) | A step below the top contenders, even with some clear improvement over her last three |
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