Delaware Park picks and analysis: May 25, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateMay 25, 2024

Picks and analysis for this evening’s card from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races:

  • DATE: May 25, 2024
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: None
  • POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.

RACE 1

3. Wicked KittenWilling try chasing pace-controlling winner in last; repeat would make this miss a graduate
2. Best Worst IdeaHas occasional credible tries; was a mile behind top choice in last
6. BacallFirst time in Perez barn off good try at Penn

RACE 2

5. Energy EfficientHas run two good ones since SIllaman claim three back; four of five from two-back win finished two-three in follow-ups; should get preferred stalk-and-pounce trip
2. RunandscoreWill be tough if allowed to control pace
4. In the DanceBetter efforts contend here; Robb-Crispin combo productive

RACE 3

8. Coach CaleyMade a middle move before flattening out late after a wide journey versus better in unveiling; trainer Russell 32% with second start maidens
9. Tres FrancaisSolid debut when no match for top pair but well clear of rest; gets blinkers and shows a bullet move in preparation
3. Lucky in LoveTries versus similar at Tampa weren’t bad; first time in Simone barn

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RACE 4

7. I’m the Boss of MeLasix back on a plus after middling stakes try; keeping tough company in Arkansas
1. Malibu BeautyThree wins over the strip and has fired fresh before; should find this spot more congenial than last year when debuting versus Alva Starr in the Dashing Beauty
6. Majestic CreedThrows in occasional clunker, as in last, but can improve in second off the bench

RACE 5

6. SoleadaBeware horses drawing in off the AE here, including #11, #9, #14; this mare makes season bow and last year in was a closing third against better in first out; Ritchey barn usually solid this meet
1. Boardwalk FriesDecent form late last season; first with new trainer
7. Beastie GirlYour mom busted in and said, “What’s that noise?”
Aw, mom you’re just jealous it’s the Beastie … Girl?

Racing Notes

  • Bug riders Ederik Robles and Gabriel Maldonado took opening week by storm. Robles won five times on 13 mounts, while Maldonado was 4-for-10. Jaime Rodriguez is just behind with three wins…
  • Jamie Ness, looking for his 12th Delaware Park title, got off to a good start, winning four times to lead all trainers. Four others have two wins each…

RACE 6

6. Sir WellingtonThis guy just saw Gun Pilot two in a row and all that one did was turn around and win the G1 Churchill Downs; this is a salty group but no Grade 1 winners lurk
1. Threes Over DeucesImagining that trainer Gary Cap entered #2 Shaft’s Bullet to make the race go for this veteran, who continues to fire
4. JackmanLikely speed of the speed will get tested for class, arrives off minor stakes win at Will Rogers Downs

RACE 7

4. My SanctuaryPretty troubled trip in last versus better; in second off bench and dropping in class, could graduate today
9. Elusive ImageDespite lengthy winless resume, only three grass tries, only one around two turns when just missing at this level at Laurel
2. UwasnreddiPretty green debut outing but still willing

RACE 8

3. Pappy’s RevengeMajor class relief offered in shift from OP to DEL; winner of last ran fifth in G2 Rebel earlier
7. Conspiracy FactWait, how’s this guy qualify for this race? Turns out N1X win netted him only $19,500 — below $20,000 cutoff here, so he gets to run N1X after winning it
4. Earl of DasselInclined to forgive last at Churchill when 23-1

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