Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 20, 2025
The Biz- August 19, 2025
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
| 4. Stormy Irish Lass | Arrives on a two-race win streak for a barn having a good meet |
| 3. Bad Temper | Note that trainer Frock claimed this one back last out for more than he lost it for two back; gets Chuan in the irons |
| 2. Lady Arwen | Best wins here, but 7-5 a little short on a horse who’s been very inconsistent |
RACE 2
| 5. Viking Queen | Makes second start in the Sullivan barn after credible try in a race that didn’t especially favor her tracking style |
| 7. Dubstep | In a race light on speed, might have the most of it, but has lost to a couple of these |
| 6. Salagadoola | Rallied too late and galloped out in front of the winner in latest, but the concern we had then over a horse who’d won consecutive races but dropped in value following each remains; best wins |
RACE 3
| IF ON TURF | IF ON DIRT |
| 9. Canadian Bear | 2. Can Do |
| 8. Major Mayhem | 11. Padrino’s Gold |
| 10. Bella Mama | 4. Fitness |
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RACE 4
| 1. Weaponized | Regally bred soph showed nothing in debut but has since been gelded, shifts to the dirt, and moves to the Russell barn, which has a good strike rate and positive ROI in similar circumstances; debut race has produced five (!) next out winners |
| 2. L Golden Boy | Blinkers on for a runner who’s run some pretty good races |
| 8. Edgerton | Debut runner is out of a multiple Grade 1 winner and half to a runner who won first out; solid work tab |
RACE 5
| IF ON TURF | IF ON DIRT |
| 1. Major Offensive | 10. Mortal Sin |
| 3. If I Were You | 3. If I Were You |
| 7. Elfuegomasbrilante | 2. Modica |
RACING NOTES
- No rider or trainer won more than once on the Saturday card…
- Dynamic Actress ($14.00) won Saturday’s featured allowance contest, leading throughout and holding off favored Golden Rocket to win by a neck. Angel Cruz was in the irons for trainer Richard Hendriks, who’s quietly having a good meet…
RACE 6
| 7. Bouncer | With the expected scratches of a pair running at PRX Tuesday, this guy should control this event from the jump |
| 2. Howgreatisnate | Veteran has been keeping good company and is 3-for-3 at the trip, but all three came three years ago at two |
| 4. Karan’s Notion | Picked up first win since ’22 in latest |
RACE 7
| IF ON TURF | IF ON DIRT |
| 4. Noble Jon | 1. California Tiger |
| 1. California Tiger | 7. Card Trick |
| 7. Card Trick | 8. Let’s Have a Party |
RACE 8
| 2. Chickieness | Will try to take ’em all the way |
| 5. Devil Pays in Gold | Has kept better company with plenty of success; will be running late |
| 1. Always Laughing | Kreiser barn 3-for-5 at the meet |
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