Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 24, 2024

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

  • DATE: August 24, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
  • RACES ON CARD: 7
  • CARRYOVERSNone
  • POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.

RACE 1

1. AnnieworkstoomuchGraduated in latest and makes first start in Rodriguez barn (32% with a positive ROI first off the claim)
5. ToviaInclined to draw a line through latest as runner was not asked for best in the lane; two back effort was very good versus rapidly improving Tearduc
7. Ms. Lady TMakes first start off a lengthy break; one of only two here to have graduated by running into a pace

RACE 2

7. Paper MansionSaw eight race win streak snapped in latest when a game second at CNL after throwing down fast fractions; should control pace once again and be tough to reel in
1. Bella PrincipessaHas kept pretty good company in turf tries; most recent behind repeat winner Determined Lilly wasn’t bad at all
3. Louise BrooksIn good form now

RACE 3

2. One Tough DameSlips into odd condition by a couple days; defeated better two back and makes first start in hard-hitting Arriagada barn
6. Gia’s FuegoBig effort in latest when sole survivor of three-prong speed battle
1. Boca RoyaltySat perfect trip in two back when rider had a ton of horse; good follow-up

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RACE 4

11. Vino From ErniesBreeding says turf is the correct answer; lone try on synthetic was a near-miss second behind Everland, who won the Bourbonette Oaks three starts later
8. Fire At MidnightUseful season bow over soft ground
7. Canny LandFive-wide on the turn in good-looking maiden score that’s produced two next-out graduates
12. La CremaRan on a bit late in first try versus winners

RACE 5

6. Baby DukesFollowed sharp debut with a not half-bad try in the G3 Sanford at the Spa; outside draw a positive here
1. Golden CookieGot a little late on him in debut but he had enough to secure the win; show horse graduated next out
2. Noble ForceFlashy debut score; passes on this weekend’s Sorority for this spot

RACING NOTES

  • Make it two straight for the ultra-speedy Payout Ratio, who won in typical front-running fashion Thursday, winning by 1 1/2 lengths in 1:40.23 for 1 mile 70 yards on the turf after throwing down early fractions of 22.66 and 45.91. Francisco Martinez was in the irons for trainer Miguel Vera…
  • Irish Maxima, fifth in last year’s Frizette behind next out Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Just F Y I, made her first start of ’24 Thursday at Delaware and had her running shoes on, winning by 3 1/2 lengths after leading throughout. Frankie Pennington was up for trainer John Servis…

RACE 6

6. Uncle TrulyWon nicely when dropped down in latest; claimed and has been gelded since for a barn that wins off the claim
5. Happy CatFirst start since mid-June comes in a surprisingly tough heat
7. The Colora KidTwo next-out stakes winners from most recent tilt, including winner Smithwick’s Spice, who won the Select at MTH; this one tried that rival into the stretch but could not match strides
13. Le GriffonKeeps running good races

RACE 7

7. Big DreamerSpeed of the speed gets favorable draw and should make it four straight
6. Wise MissGood-looking return from the sidelines when galloping in latest
1. Honor CatFirst start in productive Compton barn

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