Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 25, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateSeptember 25, 2024

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

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

RACE 1

5. Yo NessroundonkernHuge effort to win going away in first try in Jones barn; may get another favorable pace scenario to repeat
7. BaltasarDrops to lowest level
9. Bright ForecastIn good form at this level; looks for stalk-and-pounce trip

RACE 2

4. NohaiTurf didn’t work and race before that entailed a disastrous trip; debut wasn’t awful and probably wins in this spot
1. Princess KaiulaniDebut runner had decent work 9/14
5. Emma Bella MaxTrainer Ashby to send out a pair, and Astudillo, who rode the other last time, lands on this firster instead; sire’s 0-for-40 record with 2yo advises caution

RACE 3

6. Mr Mac QuhaeCaught a tough group in latest when third, snapping three-race win streak; may get a lively pace to run at
1. King of HollywoodFormful sort switches barns; may be controlling speed but may get pressed from outside rivals
5. Doin’ittherightwayBig effort in latest when involved in lengthy duel before pulling away; pace rival returned to win next out

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RACE 4 – OFF THE TURF

1. Bounteous
11. Dominguez
8. Mungo
9. Merging Traffic

RACE 5

2. Answer the CallHas faced better; trainer Contessa good use of limited visits to DEL (3-for-4)
6. Pudd’n N PieFour-time winner beat similar two back; no disgrace in latest when second to next-out allowance winner Spencerian
3. LevisaBeat similar but DQed two back

RACING NOTES

  • Jockey Carol Cedeno had a riding hat trick Saturday. She swept the early double with 1-9 No Need to Ask for trainer Lynn Ashby and Kitty’s Pretty ($5.40) for Ned Allard and completed the triple with River Dog ($6.60) for Kelly Breen. All three were in dirt sprints, and in each, the winner was never worse than second at any call.
  • Speaking of which, the winner in all six dirt races — all sprints — was in front by the pace call. Speed bias? Maybe, but it’s also worth noting that River Dog was the longest price of the group at just over 2-1.

RACE 6 – OFF THE TURF

5. Contemplation
1. Highwayman
4. St Pete’s Passion
7. Wizardofez

RACE 7

5. Intrepid’s LegacyRides a four-race win streak into this, and most recent produced two next out winners; should lead or sit just off Little Roo Roo
1. Willow Creek RoadMiddle move in latest
7. Atomic ToneBest efforts would win here; not convinced the pace will work to this closer’s advantage

RACE 8

6. Sway’sinmydnaImproved efforts last couple and might be main speed; trainer Serey 14% off 61-180 days
4. Clever TigerDecent recent form generally versus better
2. WembyTrainer Sepulveda 32% second off the claim; last three are all pretty good, with middle of those better than it looks after strong gallop-out

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