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

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 20, 2024

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

RACE 1

5. Army Cadet	In a race with no apparent speed, do they send this guy? And if so, does he steal it? Value proposition might be there
2. Minxzluckystarfyre	Well-beaten at 4-5 in only prior visit to Delaware; trainer Magee 26% when plunging horses
6. Code Enforcer	Beat three-life company three back at MTH and drops to bottom

RACE 2

3. Enzo	Sib to multiple G1 winner Caravel, multiple stakes winner Witty protected here but finds lowest level; should appreciate easier group (though not easy); makes second start off the bench
1. Optimistic Nate	OK effort on debut on the lawn; trainer Ness wins 39% first after the claim with maidens
4. Boyd’s Band	Caught ultra-speedy Cattivo Ragazzo in last, and prior outing produced three next out winners

RACE 3

1. Lake Nakuru	Barely qualifies for two-in-six-months condition, with one win (for $4,000) not counting and one having occurred five days before the cutoff; may get a pace to attack
6. Two Thirty Five	Speedy sort drawn outside main speed rival
4. Synonym	Should be involved early; won with 80 Beyer fig last time dropped in for a nickel

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RACE 4

5. Paper Mansion	Likely speed of the speed has been thriving at this level
1. Lullaby Land	Has kept better company
10. Beachgrass	Willing try in latest despite wide journey

RACE 5

6. Court Contender	Arrives off a win and stretches back out to best distance (6 for 8 ITM)
5. Gran Runner	Beat similar in latest and has run well at a mile previously; JRod up a good sign
1. Trophy Room	Throttled by better in latest but good form prior; should fit here

RACING NOTES

Jockey Julio Hernandez enjoyed a productive day, winning three times, including a good-looking score aboard first-timer G W’s Girl ($20.40), who ran down 2-5 fave Belle of the South to win a maiden special on the turf for trainer Greg Compton…
The improving Late Frost won the Delaware certified allowance feature by three parts of a length over 33-1 outsider Lady Liberty Belle. With Angel Cruz up for Michael Matz, Late Frost won her second straight after scoring in the Shine Again at Timonium Aug. 24…
The seven runners in the nightcap all finished within 2 1/4 lengths, with the win going to Fabulous Candy ($18.50. Carol Cedeno was up for Chelsey Moysey…
If you’d played the top two selections in The Racing Biz as your middle pick five, costing $16 for a 50-cent unit, you’d have earned yourself a $1,251.60 score…

RACE 6

11. Mid Day Image	A handful if drawing in; 8yo has been competitive versus much better of late; jock-trainer combo 5-for-12 at DEL
8. Autumns Strong Man	Willing effort in latest and repeat contends here
6. Lucci	Last a bit of a disappointment but prior efforts just fine
4. Capt. Candy	Enters in good form after good tries versus N2X rivals at PEN

RACE 7

6. Spikezone	Cross-entered at LRL but almost certain to post here for easier spot and bigger pot; speed of the speed, well-drawn outside, and likely to have too much for these
4. Take a Hint	The “other” Gary Cap horse owns a stakes win in the March Not for Love at LRL; makes second start off the bench and will take a stalk-and-pounce approach with more speed signed on
3. Cattivo Ragazzo	Has turned heads with two flashy wins in two tries and big figs; gets a serious test from a couple of these

RACE 8

6. Sustenance	Speedy sort should benefit from prior start (and subsequent work) over the strip; repeat of either of last two puts him right there; low-profile barn attracts top rider JRod
4. Indulge	Closer is working on a 13-race losing streak; makes first start in Simone barn (22% first off the claim) and best efforts contend, especially if a contentious pace develops
7. Jake Brake Alley	First start for trainer Kravets after near-miss versus similar at PEN; should be involved in the early running