Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 2, 2024

  • userThe Biz
  • dateOctober 2, 2024

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

  • DATE: October 2, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
  • RACES ON CARD: 8
  • CARRYOVERS: None
  • POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.

RACE 1

9. Simon’s ChoiceDrops to bottom; winner of last repeated in three-life company; should be perched off the speed early
1. Morales Little KidWill go hunting the front but may have to work to get it
8. DreamwithinadreamThird off the bench for leading trainer; best efforts contend

    RACE 2

    5. First PearlHas kept much better company, with Caprice the dominant 2yo filly on the grounds this meet; should be closer to the pace against more manageable company
    3. Lino and MeEye-catching rally to win last out; away two months but steady work tab suggests no physical issues
    1. CoastalnessBattled on the lead going a half-mile to win at the Big T; runner-up came back to win a maiden special at CT

    RACE 3

    6. Tweet Away RobinRides three-race win streak into this contest, last out versus similar, and likely to get favorable pace setup behind speed
    2. Marion GraceRunner-up twice versus similar; will be part of early pace
    5. Fancy PrincessAnother with early foot, though doesn’t need the lead

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    RACE 4

    10. Exotic CatWill be running late and should appreciate easier company if drawing in; makes third start off the bench
    4. Save the UnionEven effort against special weight foes on debut; hasn’t run since June but attracts top turf rider Ruiz
    2. Sophie’s CruiserCredible debut effort in short dirt sprint; dam was a pretty good turf horse
    7. Sea ShantyDecent try in latest despite gate issues; might try to take ’em all the way off shorter sprint tries

    RACE 5

    2. Twin LightsZippy work tab for this first-timer by Sea Wizard; win-early influences top and bottom for a barn that’s 7-for-16 with 2yo making their debut in special weight company
    7. WildncrazynightMost likely winner almost certainly will be bet down from this number; just missed in latest behind runner who crushed open rivals next out in the Smoke Glacken
    6. HawkstoneNothing wrong with debut outing when rallying into second

    RACE 6

    6. Little Hot MessIn a turf sprint light on early speed, this one might control from the jump
    5. Dark DutchessTries versus winners fit with these and should be running late
    3. Sweet Summer LoveJust missed against similar in last; looks for stalk-and-pounce trip

    RACE 7

    3. Blaze OnCaught a rough group in latest, including next-out Weather Vane winner Irish Maxima
    1. Popover GalA bit outfooted last out in the Chenery but is making short work of her conditions
    7. FlogeWill be running late

    RACE 8

    7. Code Name WillowFigures a handful off runner-up try versus special weight rivals in debut; 7-5 winner had been a $550,000 yearling
    2. Shining SpiritTwo of four rivals from most recent outing won their follow-ups
    6. Warriors JewelJust missed last out

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