Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 10, 2024 * The Racing Biz

Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 10, 2024

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

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