Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 15, 2025 * The Racing Biz

Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 15, 2025

RACE 1

8. Let’em Hate	Dismal outing at Parx, but prior local and MTH tries were OK; drops down to appropriate spot and could be poised to graduate
3. Soul Stealer	Tried hard versus 3-2 favorite in two-back Timonium outing, and even latest on turf wasn’t bad
2. Blondieness	One of two Ness first-timers and has been working in company with the other it appears; either or both could be live, though Ness has a 0.91 ROI with 2yo debut runners in maiden claiming company

RACE 2

6. R Averie Lynn	Seems a bit off form but we’re inclined to think that’s circumstance — catching Ritabook three straight before taking tons of pace heat in latest — rather than anything else; Mena lands here, and she’s drawn outside others with speed
4. Shy Shy	Thrashed lesser in latest with a big speed fig, but she may be a bit outfooted in the cutback to one turn
7. I Believe in Magic	Ran big in latest behind hard-hitting Lastchance Romance; form’s a bit in-and-out but best contends

RACE 3

6. Good Bright Flames	Middle move before tiring in latest versus better at CNL; makes second start in Gallegos barn and attracts leading rider JRod
7. The Feisty One	Just missed after being hung out in the parking lot around the first turn last out
4. Wicked Kitten	Speedy type is hoping for a fast track, on which she owns both her wins and six other in-the-money finishes; gave up the ghost readily in latest on slop

RACING NOTES

Three riders — Kevin Gomez, Julio Hernandez, and Carlos Lopez — all doubled up Saturday, with Gomez, aboard Dazzling Dame ($7.00), and Lopez, on Probably Dreaming ($2.20), each taking one of the final two stakes of the year…
Trainer Gary Capuano and Mac Robertson each won twice, as well. Capuano’s two wins included Probably Dreaming’s decisive Rocky Run score, while Robertson’s wins included a first-out score for two-year-old Practical Joke colt McCready ($40.20) in a turf maiden special weight event…

RACE 4

11. Lace Curtain	Just missed in return from year break; hoping she can work out a trip from the outside, and any improvement makes her a winner here
2. Dame’s Rocket	Trainer Ashby has a good record with runners debuting in claiming company (6-fo-31) and sire Karakontie’s firsters win at a 15% clip; not a lot to hang your hat on, but those that have run in this group have plenty of questions of their own
5. Gortreagh Gal	Last two at sprint distances are solid

RACE 5

9. Hegs	The field’s only 3-time winner has shown the ability to close or stalk and beat similar in latest; doesn’t owe us any money after 7-1 and 10-1 wins
7. Arjay	Likely speed of the speed has shown the ability to set a rapid pace and stay on; held off next out winner Kaladin in latest
6. Silk War	Bland outing in latest, though prior wasn’t bad; third off the bench and seeks return to ’24 form

RACE 6

6. Tortuga Coast	A bit slow away and outfooted in otherwise useful debut; now gets two turns and can improve
10. Hidden Rose	First-timer ships down from New York; breeding says two turns not a problem, and Clement barn clicking at 6-for-25 with 2yo debut runners
8. Tiz Awesome	Tries dirt, a route, and fillies for the first time together after two tries versus boys at sprint distances and one on the lawn; really hasn’t run badly for all that

RACE 7

7. Golden Rocket	Has been oh-so-close in two recent tries at the level; second on 8/16 perhaps flattered knowing that all three turf races were won wire-to-wire that day, and two of the winners were 6-1 or higher
10. Thursday Girl	In a bit deep in latest but prior couple were solid, including behind talented Lifelovenlaughter
4. Curlaine	Clement trainees have been in the money seven of eight at DEL; this miss was a solid third behind Starship Impulsive back in May, and that runner is 5-for-7 on turf

RACE 8

3. Vanaka	Has been away a while but trainer Ashby has a (slightly) positive ROI off similar breaks; this one ran big at long odds in last before the break in second time with Lasix and blinks; repeat gets it done
6. Brightness	Likely to be favored on the drop down as trainer Ritchey looks to get off the duck during closing week; prior tries versus claiming/starter foes were solid
4. Miss Serafina	Switches back to main track, where she owns her only win to date

RACE 9

1. Baltic	Kantharos gelding makes his career debut for a barn with a 3.56 ROI with first-out maiden claimers; rider Cruz bails on live runner #9 Overspent to land here, and note gaudy trainer-jock ROI
2. Rickie’s Kin	Addition of Lasix seems to have provided a boost in latest
9. Overspent	Useful return to action after a year away