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
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
1. Annieworkstoomuch | Graduated in latest and makes first start in Rodriguez barn (32% with a positive ROI first off the claim) |
5. Tovia | Inclined 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 T | Makes first start off a lengthy break; one of only two here to have graduated by running into a pace |
RACE 2
7. Paper Mansion | Saw 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 Principessa | Has kept pretty good company in turf tries; most recent behind repeat winner Determined Lilly wasn’t bad at all |
3. Louise Brooks | In good form now |
RACE 3
2. One Tough Dame | Slips into odd condition by a couple days; defeated better two back and makes first start in hard-hitting Arriagada barn |
6. Gia’s Fuego | Big effort in latest when sole survivor of three-prong speed battle |
1. Boca Royalty | Sat perfect trip in two back when rider had a ton of horse; good follow-up |
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RACE 4
11. Vino From Ernies | Breeding 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 Midnight | Useful season bow over soft ground |
7. Canny Land | Five-wide on the turn in good-looking maiden score that’s produced two next-out graduates |
12. La Crema | Ran on a bit late in first try versus winners |
RACE 5
6. Baby Dukes | Followed sharp debut with a not half-bad try in the G3 Sanford at the Spa; outside draw a positive here |
1. Golden Cookie | Got a little late on him in debut but he had enough to secure the win; show horse graduated next out |
2. Noble Force | Flashy 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 Truly | Won nicely when dropped down in latest; claimed and has been gelded since for a barn that wins off the claim |
5. Happy Cat | First start since mid-June comes in a surprisingly tough heat |
7. The Colora Kid | Two 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 Griffon | Keeps running good races |
RACE 7
7. Big Dreamer | Speed of the speed gets favorable draw and should make it four straight |
6. Wise Miss | Good-looking return from the sidelines when galloping in latest |
1. Honor Cat | First start in productive Compton barn |
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