Delaware Park presents one of its most challenging cards of the summer with 10 competitive races where race shape, pace, and value are likely to determine the day’s biggest scores. Several races appear wide open on paper, making selectivity more important than ever. Smart Sheets highlights the horses most likely to control the pace, identifies Total Pace and C-Zone advantages, and compares simulated probabilities against the morning line to uncover betting opportunities that the public may overlook. Below you’ll find Terry’s traditional handicapping selections alongside Rich’s Smart Sheets analysis for every race, giving you two independent approaches to today’s card, along with each handicapper’s suggested wagers where applicable.
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Race 1
Terry’s Picks
5 – Flee: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race winning the previous race at Delaware Park; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
8 – Margaret: Drops in class today; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong jockey stats.
6 – Essential Girl: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high % winning trainer.
Rich’s Picks
5 – FLEE – TLRSP# +4 and Top TOTAL PACE of a length
6 – ESSENTIAL GIRL – Top PAR+ horse
8 – MARGARET P – big class dropper with better EP last out – first run at Delaware
7 – CHEESE – standout C ZONE
Race 2
Terry’s Picks
2 – Road Cat: Ran 2nd in debut race at Delaware Park; Strong trainer and jockey stats; Good 4F workout (Jun-27).
4 – Lucky Siete: Finished 3rd vs tougher in only start; drops in class; strong 2nd-start trainer stats, jockey stats, and 4F workout (Jun-27).
7 – Brisk Alley: First time starter whose Sire wins 33% with 1st time Starters; Dam has 1 winner from 1 starter; Has a high % winning jockey; Good 4F workout (Jul-01).
Terry’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,2,3,4,7,8 / 5,8 / 2,5 / 3,4,5,8 ($48)
Rich’s Picks
1 – TORTOLE – 1st timer vs all noes – 1 2nd race parability – back bullet
2 – ROAD CAT – 2nd race parability by a little
3 – MIDNIGHT RIDE – 2nd rated 1st timer
4 – LUCKY SIETE – was 7/5 favorite in debut – MSW dropper
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,2,3,4 / 5,8 / 2,3,5 / 3,5,9,11
Race 3
Terry’s Picks
8 – Normandy Hero: Finished in the money in the last 3 races, finishing 3rd vs tougher in last race; Drops in class today; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
5 – Power Attack: Finished 3rd (on Dirt) in last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
1 – Where’s Ray: Ran 2nd vs tougher in last race; Can improve at the shorter distance; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning jockey.
Rich’s Picks
5 – POWER ATTACK – only plus 50 Par+ as SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE
8 – NORMANDY HERO – on the lead with best jockey/trainer combo
1 – WHERE’S RAY – can’t ignore the rail as only with better EP/FRACTIONS and drops
10 – BOAT’S A ROCKIN – aside from the 1 – has the best average race
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$5 Exacta Key Box: 5 / 1,7,8,10
Race 4
Terry’s Picks
5 – Bertie’s Cause: 26% career winner; top last-race speed; tied fastest Dirt Speed; switches to strong jockey.
2 – Ada May: Ran 2nd in her only start at Delaware Park; Has a high % winning trainer who wins 60% of the races with horses returning after 90+ days.
3 – Latest Edition: Ran 2nd in last race; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Strong trainer stats.
Terry’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 2,3,5,7 / 3,4,5 / 1,2,6,7 / 2,6 ($48)
Rich’s Picks
2 – ADA MAY – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE and biggest class dropper
3 – LATEST EDITION – standout C ZONE and only 5 Ways Better
5 – BERTIE’S CAUSE – strong PAR+ – winner 6/16 at the distance – Paco
6 – UNICYCLE – biggest class dropper – could get to the front and has some LP too
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 2,3,5 / 3,5,9,11 / 1,2 / 6,10,11,12
Race 5
Terry’s Picks
5 – Risk and Regret: Strong on turf: 80% ITM, 20% wins, won last start; drops in class; strong trainer and jockey stats.
4 – World Builder: Won the last two races in a row going for a hat trick; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
3 – Woodruff: Won last race at Monmouth Park; Strong trainer and jockey stats; Good 4F workout (Jun-28).
Rich’s Picks
5 – RISK AND REGRET – Big Overlay with Best PAR+ – why not?
9 – QUEEN ROCKET – standout C ZONE – 3rd up and just missed in last
3 – WOODRUFF – Paco with 3 SP# increases won lone run on grass
11 – SONIC SASS – SIM FAV tie with the 5 & 9 – will be closing
Race 6
Terry’s Picks
1 – Stone Cold Flex: Finished in the money in the last 9 races, winning 4; Rail post wins at 37%; Strong trainer and jockey.
2 – Guaponess: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race, winning previous start; Strong trainer and jockey.
7 – Hoodlum: Ran 2nd in last race; Strong trainer and jockey.
Rich’s Picks
1 – STONE COLD FLEX – Top TOTAL PACE and SIM SP# on the rail as an EP
2 – GUAPONESS – should be part of the early pace too with Paco and Ness
9 – WORK HARD – Top C ZONE – 3rd up and ITM 6/8 at Delaware
7 – HOODLUM – track dropper – ITM 13/18 at the distance
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$5 Exacta Key Box: 1 / 2,4,7,9
Race 7
Terry’s Picks
6 – Stella Mars: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Best Turf Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
2 – Tiki Bar: Likes Delaware Park; strong record locally and at the distance.
10 – Magnolia Wind: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race, winning previous start; Strong trainer and jockey.
Terry’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 2,6,10,12 / 1,3 / 2,3 / 2,3,5,6,7,10 ($48)
Rich’s Picks
12 – HOCKEY – TLRSP# +3 – SIM FAV that should be close all the way around
6 – STELLA MARS – Top Closer and Top TOTAL PACE
11 – GIRVINIZED – Big Time C ZONE – most upside
10 – MAGNOLIA WIND – going with the better C ZONE in this chaos race
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Pick 4: 6,10,11,12 / 1,6 / 3,4,5 / 1,5,7,10
Race 8
Terry’s Picks
1 – Double Edge Sword: Finished 2nd as the favorite in the last race; trainer wins 19% with beaten favorites; Strong jockey.
3 – Curlins Cruzin: Won last race at Delaware Park; Highest last-race speed rating; Strong trainer and jockey.
6 – Reverend Moon: Trainer wins 57% when dropping off a win; Strong jockey.
Terry’s Suggested Wagers
- $20 Win: #1 Double Edge Sword
- $10 Exacta Box: 1/3
- $10 Exacta: 1/3,5,6
- $5 Exacta Box: 1,3,6
Rich’s Picks
1 – DOUBLE EDGE SWORD – Only YES horse – with Top TOTAL PACE of a length
6 – REVEREND MOON – Top C ZONE – grades well in all Smart Sheet categories
5 – HEAT ALERT – the only one staying at the same level
3 – CURLINS CRUZIN – TLRSP#+3 – resume says probably a peak race
Race 9
Terry’s Picks
2 – Radical Right: Ran 2nd in last race; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Best Dirt Speed; Strong trainer.
3 – Picture This: Won 3 of last 4 starts; Strong trainer and jockey.
4 – Pride’s Prince: Won last race at Delaware Park; Bullet work on Jun-27.
Rich’s Picks
4 – PRIDE’S PRINCE – TLRSP# +4 in first at Delaware – could regress – standout C ZONE
3 – PICTURE THIS – won 3 of last 4 – SIM FAV
5 – CHANGE MY WORLD – Top TOTAL PACE with biggest late speed edge
2 – RADICAL RIGHT – catch me if you can
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$8 Win: #4 Pride’s Prince
Race 10
Terry’s Picks
3 – Reece’s Drama: Won last race at Delaware Park; Strong trainer and jockey.
5 – Lilliput: Early speed should benefit from the cutback; Highest last-race speed rating.
10 – Campaign Mischief: Strong trainer; Dirt speed exceeds average winning figure.
Rich’s Picks
10 – CAMPAIGN MISCHIEF – YES horse with lone better EP/FRACTIONS
1 – EIMEAR – biggest class dropper on the hot rail
7 – MISSY’S MAP – most upside in the race
5 – LILLIPUT – cutback helps after two runner-up finishes
Rich’s Suggested Wager
$0.50 Trifecta Box: 1,5,7,10
Terry’s Best Bet of the Day
Race 8 – #1 Double Edge Sword
