Race #1 Picks: 2-3-4-6

This $20,000 maiden claiming race for two-year-old-fillies at five furlongs is mostly first-time starters. Pedigree analysis is not very useful when analyzing maiden claimers so we will focus on workouts and past performances. #2 Chublin (4-1) has two five-furlong workouts including one here at Delaware in 1:02 flat. We like this filly on top today. #3 Ritz on Broadway (5-2) has shown some speed in her previous starts, and with three lifetime races she has more experience than her foes today. #4 Turbo Millie (6-1) has been working well here at Delaware. Trainer Andy Simoff has four wins and four second-place finishes in 15 starts at Delaware this year.

Race #2 Picks: 6-3-5-4

In this $16,000 N2L claiming race at one mile and 70 yards, #6 Oiler (5-2) dropped to this class level in last and had the lead but faded. Andrew Wolfsont will be aboard again, and we are looking for improvement today. #3 Golden Wildcat (7-2) won a maiden race two back before fading in a race taken off the turf. Now moving from Parx to Delaware where trainer Ernesto Padilla has won both his starts this year. #5 Keranos (9-5) closed to finish second in last and got by Oiler. A repeat of that race will put him in contention again.

Race #3 Picks: 7-1-3-6

In this $38,000 maiden race for two-year-olds at one mile, #7 Randazzo (2-1) is a Godolphin colt by top sire Into Mischief who stands for $250,000 in Kentucky. This sire’s two-year-old first-time starters have won at a 16% clip. This colt has some sharp five-furlong workouts, and we have him on top. #1 Thedingoateyobaby (3-1) was purchased at the January Keeneland sale for $125.000.  He has a nice workout line, including a five-furlong outing. One to watch. #3 Dreamery (9-2) has been running against tough competition in New York and is now stretching out. He may surprise if he wants the extra distance.

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Race #4 Picks: 9-2-6-4

In this $6250 N2L claiming race for fillies and mares at six furlongs, #9 Lunita (7-2) was leading but got nailed at the finish line in last. She still beat the third-place finisher by six lengths, and we think she is a little bit better than the rest of today’s field. #2 Ellie Victorina (4-1) has been running against better horses in Maryland and been competitive. Now taking a class drop for Mario Serey Jr. and looks well placed. #6 Linahaspecshoes (5-2) is taking a class drop but will have to improve to win today. She looks good enough to be in the mix.

Race #6 Picks: 4-5-3-2

In this optional claiming/starter allowance race at 5 ½ furlongs, #4 Great Go Go (6-1) usually gets the lead but sometimes has a hard time holding onto it. He is facing a weak field today, and we think his speed will last long enough to cross the finish line first. #5 The Sicarii (2-1) was claimed last time out and won his second straight in the process. Trainer Michael Simone has won at 23% in 35 attempts on first after a claim. #3 Lord Berrier (3-1) is dropping in class and had a few good races at Tampa earlier in the year.

Race #7 Picks: 4-2-11-9

All races are off the turf today.

Race #8 Picks: 1-6-2-8

In this $6250 maiden claiming race for filles and mares at six furlongs, #1 Peace Pact (8-1) will be making her second start of the year for Richard Hendriks. She did flash some speed last time out and that might be enough to defeat this group. #6 Red River Susi (6-1) struggled against better and is now dropping to a more reasonable class level. She could surprise today. #2 Don’t Annoy Me (5-2) has early speed but fades late. She will take the lead again and make the others chase.

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