Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 9, 2024
Joseph Aiello- October 9, 2024
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:
- DATE: October 9, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
- RACES ON CARD: 9
- CARRYOVERS: Late Pick 5, $6,543
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
| 5. Bad Hombre (7-2) | Hasn’t been the best at routes, but carries a strong jockey trainer combo this meet and has run well over this track |
| 6. Sidney’s Bid (3-1) | Almost never a winner, even if he has been finishing well this year with plenty of experience |
| 1. Grand Bey (10-1) | Drops back down to lower claimers, and may enjoy this distance with his late running style |
| 4. Diamond Messa (9-2) | Lowers further down in class and hopes for Duke of Dooly to set an honest pace to close into |
RACE 2
| 2. Rose Gold Candy (7-5) | Passed tiring runners late in her recent effort, but has to break more cleanly to be a winner |
| 4. Seven’s Magic (7-2) | Clear improvement dropping down into maiden claimers, now getting another try at this level |
| 1. Dina’s Touch (8-5) | Moved forward late in her debut, still needing to show improvement to have any chance here |
RACE 3
| 5. Prom Knight (5-1) | Has been inconsistent through eight starts, but has winning chances with a sharp break |
| 8. Chat Blanc (4-1) | Returns to a dry track and drops to a lower level claimer but needs pace to aim at |
| 9. Grand Rozzo (9-2) | Seems to be improving by Vino Rosso with strong performances over this track and distance |
| 10. Cooler King (8-1) | Favorite in his last three; needs to break well from a tough post to be a factor |
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RACE 4 – ON THE TURF
| 6. Brindi (3-1) | Back to back tries at Saratoga for Clement this summer against better competition should lead to a win here |
| 2. Ready to Rocknroll (6-1) | Back to her preferred surface for this Delacour trainee who has been bet to favorite in both starts |
| 5. Summer Election (8-1) | Motion has eleven wins in thirty-six starts this meet so he is tough to ignore with this first timer |
| 9. Ok by Me (20-1) | Her try two back gives her a chance and certainly worth a play if the price lines up with the morning line number |
DIRT PICKS: 2-8-11
RACE 5
| 2. Artistic Reason (8-1) | Good value and strong record in the money for this gelding by Munnings who has become a top sire in the country |
| 4. Doin’ittherightway (7-2) | A winner in nearly a third of his starts, this gelding should be in the mix with his speed figures |
| 8. King of Hollywood (5-2) | Good early speed and runs his best at Delaware with a good record at the distance |
| 1. Jayjaydee (15-1) | Heavily raced seven year old still has ability at this level, and may improve on the class drop |
RACE 6 – ON THE TURF
| 7. Princess Javoncia (3-1) | The classiest of the bunch but would benefit from pace pressure on Paper Mansion which may not be there |
| 2. Paper Mansion (8-5) | Likely favorite given her record on turf and early speed, but not as classy as Princess Javoncia |
| 10. Filtered Light (20-1) | Drops from a stakes try with better efforts over turf than dirt; distance suits her well |
| 1. Inanna’s Quest (5-1) | In the money in nearly half of her turf tries, but may be a step below the top two contenders |
DIRT PICKS: 5-12-2
RACE 7 – White Clay Creek Stakes
| 3. Caprice (3-2) | Wins here with a top effort having a clear advantage with three wins over this track |
| 2. Beautiful Blome (8-1) | Pace may be lacking for this closer by Blofeld who will adjust to the added distance |
| 7. Synergism (9-2) | Filly by Frosted switches back to dirt and could have the tactical speed to best this field at eight furlongs |
| 8. Piggy Tales Up (7-2) | May prefer sprint distances by Mitole, but should be better value than the morning line suggests |
RACE 8 – Rocky Run Stakes
| 2. Tony Eclipse (9-2) | Edges this field as the only one who has proven himself at eight furlongs, but may need to rate |
| 10. It’s Hammertime (2-1) | This colt by Vekoma has been the most dominant through two starts, and wins if he adjusts to the added distance |
| 4. Baby Dukes (7-2) | Should be on the lead with Carmouche, and has back class running in the Grade III Sanford this summer |
| 8. Shootersgottashoot (10-1) | Distant place in a stakes last time out, but should be fine with the extra distance |
RACE 9
| 1. Rolly (8-5) | Improving gelding has hit the board in four straight with a speed advantage on this group |
| 4. Double Nickel (7-5) | Has run well over this track in two straight; compares well with this field from a speed figure perspective |
| 7. I Wanna Rock (8-1) | Maryland bred runner has plenty of experience and should be in the mix at a number even if he doesn’t win |
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