Delaware
Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 5, 2024 * The Racing Biz
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:
- DATE: October 5, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
- RACES ON CARD: 8
- CARRYOVERS: None
- POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.
RACE 1
1. Miti Fast Flower
Absolutely spread-eagled the field in last-out win – the 5th place finisher was more than 30 lengths back
4. Luminous Ruler
Second start in Simone barn
5. Ms. Lady T
Excuses in latest
RACE 2
5. Lantern’s Candy
Thrashed similar last out and has won three of five
4. Viking Queen
Rallied nicely while never a threat to top choice
6. Vodkatini
Time away seems to have done her some good
RACE 3
5. Castellana
Clunker in latest but return to best would see this one in front early
9. Nami
Bit of seconditis: second or third in 10 of 23 starts but only two wins
4. Boh’s N O’s
Blinkers on for a runner who has some pretty good efforts on the page
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RACE 4
3. Coronova
Has kept better company and should be well spotted early
6. Big Big Star
Didn’t miss by much versus similar in latest
2. Hendrickson
Second start in the Allard barn
10. Sir Mendel
Last was poor, but return to better form puts him right there
RACE 5
1. Minxzluckystarfyre
Consistent sort shortens up to less than a mile for the first time in four starts; hard-hitting Magee barn 27% going route to sprint
2. Justinspeightofit
Huge fig in latest; a repeat wins here, but that was a career-top Beyer for a 9yo making his 71st start
6. Bright Forecast
Gets reunited with Mena, whose three mounts netted a win and two seconds
RACING NOTES
- Jockey Jose Batista was the only rider to win twice on Friday, guiding Greyzer ($5.40) to win a starter allowance easily in race five for trainer Karla De Jesus and then, two races later, piloting Street Glide ($5.80) to a just-in-time allowance win for trainer Juan Arriagada…
- On a chalky day, all three Pick 5s paid out, with the early P5 returning all of $56.40. The middle pick 5 was the best of the bunch, paying $653.85…
RACE 6
2. Above the Limit
Should have the front to herself early
4. Up for It
Arrives off a win and will look for a stalk-and-pounce trip
9. Eight Danzas
Veteran has kept better company but mostly going two turns
RACE 7
| 3. Antigravity | Yes, he was well-beaten in the Iselin, but that was a rugged group that included multiple graded winner Il Miracolo and next-out Grade 1 winner Subsanador; no horses like that are lining up here; won at the N2X level two back |
| 1. Boss Logic | Delaware lover never worse than third here in nine tries; might be able to grab the front here |
| 6. Celestial Moon | Feels like a vote of confidence to move this one up the ladder; has plenty of back class |
RACE 8
3. Practical Coach
Pace could be lively in this heat, and this one’s ability to relax and then pounce could make the difference; arrives on two-race win streak
1. He’s in Charge
Speedster might have to commit to the front with rail draw; has been ultra-competitive at this level for leading trainer
7. Magnificent Ride
Will be outfooted early but should be gaining late