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

• DATE: October 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. first post
• RACES ON CARD: 8
• CARRYOVERS: None
• POST TIME: 12:30 p.m.

RACE 1

7. Caerus (6-1)	Gelding by Curlin is a good combination of value and comparable speed figures at this distance
6. Style Me Royal (9-5)	Certainly a factor if he is near the lead early, with two gate to wire wins at this distance on this track over the summer
5. Flat Lucky (3-2)	Better at route distances than sprints, and should be the favorite with his record in the money lifetime

RACE 2

4. Sir Chance a Lot (3-1)	Showed promise in his debut, albeit on turf, but should get a better surface to run on this time
7. Kaladin (2-1)	Has the best start of any of those who have raced, and may be good enough with a repeat of that try
6. Hello Sunshine (6-1)	Good jockey trainer combo in a limited sample size may not win but should be in the mix

RACE 3

1. Pistol Or Shotgun (2-1)	Made an impressive move into third last time at this distance and can win if he gets away a bit quicker
6. Edward Madden (4-1)	Drops slightly in class and returns to dirt where he has more experience
4. John’s Promise (8-5)	Finishes in the money at a strong clip, starting first off the claim from Michael Simone

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RACE 4 – ON THE TURF

7. The Sugars (6-1)	Has kept good company; showed improvement through the summer to this spot
8. All Gas No Brakes (8-1)	Last two tries at eight furlongs indicate no issues with distance and may be best at routes
3. Zenith (7-2)	Filly by Munnings picked up five lengths in her debut, now adding a half furlong
6. Social Love (5-1)	Adds blinkers for Jamie Ness who has won at an impressive 30% clip this meet with nearly two-hundred starters

DIRT PICKS: 5-6-8

RACE 5

6. La Macchina Rossa (8-1)	Not the classiest, but has three straight strong efforts with improving speed figures and should be a good price
8. Buckin’ Great (2-1)	Virginia bred gets class relief for this strong jockey trainer combo
4. Virologist (3-1)	Some of the better races at this distance in this group, running her best off the bench two back

RACE 6

5. In My Memories (9-5)	Wins if she runs back to last effort off the bench
6. Sevilla (8-1)	Drops from optional claimer and should take a step forward returning to this class
7. Peachyness (5-2)	Needs a sharper break but similar to Sevilla will get major class relief in this spot

RACE 7 – ON THE TURF

9. Payout Ratio (5-1)	Clear tactical advantage over this group with plenty of early speed and two wins in two tries over this turf course
6. Nature’s Candy (6-1)	Dropping from two straight stakes races should lead to improvement in performance
1. Blessed Touch (12-1)	Tough to ignore Stidham who has had a successful meet and sends this classy dirt filly to turf for the first time
3. Expecting a Winner (15-1)	Has done her best running since switching surfaces, finishing in the money in five of six starts on turf

DIRT PICKS: 1-5-6

RACE 8

7. I’m Bleu Too (2-1)	A primary threat if Hernandez gets this filly out of the gate quicker than her previous two tries
4. S K Moon (8-5)	Drops to easier competition, starting over this track for just the second time but may be too far back early
3. No Walk Inthe Park (6-1)	Steps up slightly in class, but has been competitive against lesser and should be good value

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