Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 20, 2024 * The Racing Biz

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 20, 2024

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

RACE 1

5. Burton Way	Tactical sort well-drawn outside in return to preferred surface; gets hot-riding buy Maldonado up
3. Amani’s Tiger	Returns to main track and lands in congenial spot for leading trainer
2. Admit Nothing	Speed figs say he’s a contender but makes first start since last September; trainer Mancilla 4-for-25 off long layoffs

RACE 2

2. Funny Lady	Godolphin runner is by outstanding win-early sire Twirling Candy and a half to a runner who won on debut; trainer Stidham hits at a 20% clip with 2yo firsters locally; solid work tab
3. Caprice	Trainer Lynch has long had success with juveniles, and this Golden Lad filly has been firing morning bullets
4. Majestic Bay	$210k two-year-old purchase is bred to be any kind

RACE 3

1. Gracie Diamond	Lone prior turf try wasn’t bad at all, and she’s a better horse now than she was then; not gonna sweat the Rehoboth too much, as it came behind millionaire Alva Starr
7. Marian Cross	Broke her maiden nicely last out over the surface; the conditions of the race put her at somewhat of a disadvantage, as they permit runners who have already won at the level to do so again
9. Anaita	Two-for-two on the turf, and that she’s won both leading and closing a good sign, because she’ll almost certainly have to chase speedy #10 Above the Limit
11. Princess Runaway	Should be a major contender if drawing in

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RACE 4

1. Crooked Dreams	Fire sale in progress on this one; trainer Arriagada 29% when dropping horses precipitously
7. Russian Hammer	Just missed against similar last out
6. Wow Wish	One of several here from June 29 heat; best efforts contend

RACE 5

5. Magnolia Wind	Defeated better but was DQed last November; makes third start off the bench and most recent turf try, vs NY-breds at the Spa, came in a race that’s produced two next-out winners
2. Sweet Summer Love	Decent turf try in latest and gets hot-riding bug in the irons
6. Little Hot Mess	Credible tries versus similar
11. I Love Venezuela	If drawing in, bred to thrive on the green stuff

RACE 6

2. Mr Mac Quhae	Patiently handled runner thrashed lesser last out
1. Deep Faith	Like to see trainer come right back in starter company after dismal outing in last; gets reunited with Maldonado, who won two straight aboard him
5. Ekati’s Verve	Better efforts contend here; will be running at the end

RACE 7

4. King Kontie	Turf debut was sharp, and though follow-up, in the Rosie’s, wasn’t great, it did come after pressing No Nay Mets, who then finished fourth as the favorite in G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; second off a lengthy break
6. Fun Notion	Cuts back to sprint here after disappointing two-turn try; earlier form good enough to win
9. Wora	We’ve chased this one in his first two local starts; has beaten better

RACE 8

2. Afleet Diva	Should head straight to the front in a race light on speed
6. Cynergy’s Electra	Won’t be 1-20 in this spot; couldn’t get by loose leader in last after that one set very slow pace
1. One Tough Dame	Beat better last out; was claimed but claim was voided by the state vet

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