Delaware Park picks and analysis: May 24, 2025 * The Racing Biz

Delaware Park picks and analysis: May 24, 2025

Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:

RACE 1

2. Al Ameeq	Credible tries versus better; Ness 29% stretching out from sprints to routes
7. Surfboard	Last couple seem headed back to better form
3. Long Astride	Finds manageable group

RACE 2

2. Bitcoin Baby	At the very least, this speedy sort should be part of the early action; arrives off a win
5. Bucchanera	Didn’t miss by much versus similar two back
7. Velvet Vixen	Needs a bounceback effort

RACE 3

If on dirt: 1-4-13

11. Stow On the Wold	Let’s see if we can get a price in this tepid group; runner has been competitive against much better, though needs to find best form, and should be able to work out a good trip
3. Jo Bee Brat	Even effort with mild trip trouble in debut; sire Long River was a two-turn horse
6. Storm Force	Speed figs look strong in this group, but he’s made limited impact on most of his races

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RACE 4

4. Golden Juan	Has won four out of five facing similar since mid-December; likely to be just off the pace in this spot
2. Berks	Arrives with three-race win streak versus lesser
7. Catatumbo	Makes first visit to Delaware following win versus similar; might get congenial pace setup

RACE 5

If on dirt: 9-2-1

5. White Lilacs	The one they’ll need to catch; return to action was mediocre but better efforts would be strong in here
7. Louise Brooks	Just missed versus similar in most recent on the lawn; trainer Ashby 9% off similar breaks
1. Tiki Bar	Arrives off win versus lesser

RACING NOTES

Eight different jockeys and eight different trainers won on Thursday at Delaware…
Seven-pound bug Cesar Gonzalez got his first local win aboard Sapphire Beauty for trainer Charlie Frock. Gonzalez has one Saturday mount: Casino Night (2-1) for Richard Hendriks…
Academy opened some eyes in winning seventh race maiden special that was rained off the turf. In his first try on the main track, the Graham Motion-trained Oscar Performance gelding pretty much spread-eagled the field while earning a Beyer speed figure of 91. Samuel Marin was in the irons…

RACE 6

5. Tweet Away Robin	Makes first start of ’25 after six-win 2024 season, including three wins versus starter foes
2. Tam Char	Veteran got back in the win column in latest ahead of next-out winner Beach Island
1. Azure Lady	Making short work of conditions; trainer Klesaris has positive ROI off similar layoffs

RACE 7

If on dirt: 4-11-12

11. Doctor’s Orders	Could be tough if drawing in; switches into new barn
3. Cobblestone Bridge	First since last July
2. Blue Sky’s Syl	Trip troubles have done him no favors in recent tries

RACE 8

6. Wise Miss	Should sit a good trip and has kept solid company
4. Mudslide	Probably not good enough but should have the front early at an enticing price
3. Fuhgeddaboudit	Should get right setup

RACE 9

5. Casino Night	An effort approximating either of his first two likely wins here; gets blinkers on and bug rider up
3. Global Phenom	Improved try in latest; look for bug rider Del Fabbro to try to put him on the lead early
7. Downpatrick	Second twice versus similar last year; makes season bow