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Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11, 20269 racesDelaware Park

Delaware Park serves up a nine-race Thursday card under partly cloudy skies with the mercury pushing 87°F. Warm but not oppressive — the kind of afternoon where the turf courses tend to play firm and fast, which matters a lot today with three races scheduled on the grass.

The card is a solid mix of claiming and maiden action sprinkled with an allowance and a starter optional claiming to close things out. TrackWiz analysis flagged some sharp pace setups and a couple of spots where the morning line looks a little generous — always a good sign for bettors hunting live value.

Races 1 through 3 are free for all TrackWiz readers. The full nine-race breakdown, including our premium pace projections and exotic ticket strategies, is available to subscribers.

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Race 1

4:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A one-mile dirt claiming opener where two standout TrackWiz ratings set up a clear top tier, but the morning line favorite and the top-rated horse aren't the same animal — creating a juicy tension at the top.

win3Miti Fast FlowerML 2/1

Miti Fast Flower earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 88.54 — the highest by a meaningful margin over the rest — and draws the morning line favorite role at 2/1. Her 21% career win rate is solid for this claiming level, and with an average speed figure of 51 matching the pace setters in the field, she should be comfortable at the mile distance on dirt. Trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter puts her in a spot where the numbers strongly support a forward effort, and Kevin Gomez gets the mount.

place5PrincipiaML 8/5

Principia is the morning line chalk at 8/5 and rates second on our board at 84.77, with the best average speed figure in the race at 53 — a tick above the rest of the top contenders. Trainer Jamie Ness has a knack for placing horses correctly, and the 16% career win rate is respectable. Even if she can't quite get past Miti Fast Flower, she has the raw numbers to land on the board consistently.

show4Laughing FitML 4/1

Laughing Fit slots in at 4/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 79.33, making her a logical third wheel in the exotics. Her career win rate of 11% is modest, but she matches the average speed of the two horses above her and gives trainer Bruce M. Kravets a live price to work with. Jockey Ricardo Chiappe adds experience to the combination, and at 4/1 she represents fair value in a show position.

Race 2

4:52 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs on the dirt with a pace question at the heart of it — Saint Cloud figures to put pressure on the early speed, but Sweet Winner's top-line rating says she has the overall profile to handle whatever scenario unfolds.

win2Sweet WinnerML 5/2

Sweet Winner tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and is second choice on the morning line at 5/2, suggesting there's a touch of value if she runs to her number. Her average speed figure of 53 leads most of the field, though her 8% career win rate is worth noting — this horse has been good without finishing first at an elite clip. Trainer Daniel Velazquez and Cipriano Gil team up in a race where the form edge is real, and the six-furlong trip should suit her profile.

place1GonzaloML 3/1

Gonzalo sits right behind Sweet Winner in the ratings at 74.69 and goes off at a workable 3/1 morning line. His 16% career win rate is the highest among the main contenders, and his average speed of 52 keeps him in the conversation for the board. Trainer Pedro Nazario has runners in multiple races today, and Paul A. Luna takes the mount — a horse that doesn't have to win to pay decent place prices at this number.

show7BorzML 9/2

Borz is the value play for show tickets at 9/2 with a TrackWiz rating of 70.66 and a standout 25% career win rate — the highest in this field by a wide margin. He ties Saint Cloud for the best average speed figure at 54, meaning he has genuine speed to work with on a short trip. Trainer Jonathaniel Badillo-Casado has him at a fair price, and that career win percentage tells you this horse knows how to hit the board.

Race 3

5:24 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse claiming field going a mile and 70 yards on dirt — the pace scenario here is layered, with Patton's Tizzy's best speed figures up near the lead, while Majestic Tiger's top rating says the outcome may hinge on a closer running the right trip.

win3Majestic TigerML 3/1

Majestic Tiger tops the TrackWiz board at 87.08 and goes off at 3/1 on the morning line — a fair price for the class of the field. Trainer Jamie Ness saddles this horse in a route on dirt where the 9% career win rate is offset by a strong overall profile; in claiming routes, it's often the horse who runs the most consistently that wins, not just the one with the highest raw win percentage. Martin Chuan gets the ride, and at a mile and 70 yards, there's room for the best horse to find a spot and deliver.

place8Patton's TizzyML 2/1

Patton's Tizzy is the morning line favorite at 2/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 80.91 and the best average speed figure in the race at 54 — that raw pace edge could be decisive in a moderate field. His 20% career win rate is among the best in the field and Paco Lopez is a strong booking, so don't underestimate him finishing in the top two even if Majestic Tiger is the overall pick.

show1Crabcakes N BeerML 6/1

Crabcakes N Beer offers a tidy show option at 6/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 77.37 and a career win rate of 18%. Trainer Victor Carrasco, Jr. sends him out at a price that makes him attractive for exacta and trifecta construction. His average speed of 52 is respectable and if the pace scenario sets up with Patton's Tizzy grinding up front, Crabcakes N Beer could be the third wheel coming on late.

Our three free best bets today all come on the dirt, which keeps the surface question simple — conventional speed figures apply and post position matters on Delaware's one-mile main track. Miti Fast Flower opens the card at 2/1 in a one-mile claiming event with the highest TrackWiz rating of the free trio (88.54), suggesting a horse that looks comfortably ahead of her field on paper. Sweet Winner follows in Race 2 at 5/2 over six furlongs — a sprint distance where pace scenario becomes everything, and our model likes how this one projects to be forwardly placed without burning up early. Majestic Tiger rounds out the free picks in Race 3 at 3/1 going a mile and 70 yards, a slightly awkward distance that tends to sort out in favor of closers with a turn of foot. All three free picks carry ratings in the high 80s, meaning TrackWiz sees genuine separation between these horses and the rest of their respective fields.

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Race 4

5:56 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Turf

A maiden claiming route on the turf where every horse is still looking for that first win — Win Street's ratings and speed figures make her a standout, but a pair of intriguing prices underneath could cash some exotics.

win2Win StreetML 7/5

Win Street is the clear TrackWiz selection at 89.42 — the highest rating of any horse in this race — and heads in as the 7/5 morning line favorite. Her average speed figure of 54 is the best in the field and trainer Michael J. Trombetta is a trainer to respect on turf, consistently placing maiden claimers in spots where they can shine. Paco Lopez gets the call, and with no career wins yet on her record, a first-out-of-the-box effort on this surface at this distance makes sense if she fires her best.

place3ThirstedML 6/1

Thirsted rates second on our board at 80.88 and goes off at 6/1 — that's a gap between the morning line and her rating that screams value for place tickets. She matches Sun's Arising with a 53 average speed figure and trainer Michael V. Simone has placed her at a price that invites a look. For maiden claimers on turf, second-place finishes are often where late movers land, and Thirsted profiles as exactly that kind of closer.

show7CapitaineML 8/1

Capitaine at 8/1 is a legitimate show contender with a TrackWiz rating of 72.03 and an average speed figure of 53 that keeps him competitive with the top turf horses in this field. Trainer Cathal A. Lynch is well-versed in turf campaigns and Daniel Centeno provides a capable ride. If Win Street wins and Thirsted fills the place, Capitaine at 8/1 makes for an interesting trifecta anchor.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

An eleven-horse six-furlong sprint on the dirt that looks like it'll be a pace battle early — several speed horses figure to gun for the lead, which could set things up for a stalker or closer to come running late.

win4Risk FactorML 4/1

Risk Factor leads the TrackWiz ratings at 83.19 and draws a comfortable 4/1 on the morning line — not the favorite, which adds a touch of overlay potential. His average speed figure of 55 ties a handful of rivals at the top of the field, and a 16% career win rate is workable in a claiming sprint. Trainer Pedro Nazario runs multiple horses today and Paco Lopez is a top-shelf booking — this combination hitting a 4/1 win pick is not hard to imagine.

place11GuaioML 10/1

Guaio is the sneaky value horse in this race at 10/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 76.88 — the second-best in the field but more than 6 points below Risk Factor. His 11% career win rate is lower than some rivals, but his average speed of 54 is strong and trainer Josue Arce has him priced in a way that makes him a compelling place play. At double digits, he's your best bet to anchor exacta tickets under Risk Factor.

show1ProtegeML 6/1

Protege closes out our selections at 6/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 70.95 and a 20% career win rate — one of the better win percentages in the field. His average speed figure of 55 is right there with the top-tier horses and trainer Michael L. Catalano, Jr. fields him competitively. Samuel Marin takes the call, and at 6/1, Protege rounds out a trifecta combination that offers solid fair-value coverage in a wide-open sprint.

Race 6

7:00 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A maiden special weight on the turf at a mile and a sixteenth — all first-time or maiden horses searching for their breakthrough, with Chartist as the morning line choice but Voluntary lurking just a hair behind in the ratings at a much better price.

win9ChartistML 2/1

Chartist tops the TrackWiz board at 83.31 and is the morning line favorite at 2/1, holding a razor-thin rating edge over Voluntary. His average speed figure of 53 is on par with the better horses in the field, and Mychel J. Sanchez gets the mount under trainer Miguel Clement, a combination worth respecting in turf maiden company. In maiden specials, the horse who has shown the most consistent work pattern and best speed figures usually finds the winner's circle eventually — Chartist fits that profile.

place2VoluntaryML 6/1

Voluntary is the standout value play here at 6/1 on the morning line, with a TrackWiz rating of 82.71 that's nearly identical to Chartist. Trainer Michael R. Matz is a Hall of Fame horseman with a strong turf record, and Julian Pimentel picks up the mount. The gap between the morning line (6/1) and her rating (second-best in the field) is the kind of overlay that savvy bettors look for on place tickets.

show8The JewelerML 7/2

The Jeweler goes off at 7/2 with a TrackWiz rating of 55.83 — below the top two but firmly in the conversation for third-best in the race. Trainer Brittany T. Russell and jockey Sheldon Russell are a family tandem that works well together, and an average speed of 53 is competitive on this turf surface. At 7/2, show tickets on The Jeweler won't pay a fortune but offer reliable board coverage in a maiden field that can surprise.

Race 7

7:32 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs on the dirt in an allowance spot — Eastbostonbenny's top rating makes him the clear form choice, but Pride's Prince at 9/5 has the best raw speed and enters as the morning line favorite, setting up a genuine clash at the top.

win4EastbostonbennyML 5/2

Eastbostonbenny leads the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 — the best number in this allowance field — and goes off at 5/2, creating a mild overlay over the morning line favorite. His 18% career win rate and average speed of 55 are both strong, and trainer Steve Klesaris places him in an allowance spot where the rating edge is real. Jorge Ruiz is aboard, and in a six-horse field at six furlongs, a horse with this kind of rating separation has every reason to be your top selection.

place5Benji StarML 6/1

Benji Star is the longshot angle worth leaning on for place tickets at 6/1, with a TrackWiz rating of 69.14 and a career win rate of 36% — by far the highest in this field and a number that suggests this horse knows how to get his nose in front. Trainer Michael Stidham keeps him competitive in allowance company, and Julio A. Hernandez takes the call. At 6/1, the place price on a horse with a 36% career win rate is genuinely attractive.

show2Fear NothingML 7/2

Fear Nothing at 7/2 rounds out the selections with a TrackWiz rating of 62.78 and a 20% career win rate, matching several rivals for consistency. Trainer Hamilton A. Smith and Jose E. Vargas team up in a race where the show spot may come down to pace — if Pride's Prince and Eastbostonbenny duel up front, Fear Nothing could sneak into third. His average speed of 54 keeps him live in a tight sprint scenario.

Race 8

8:04 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A starter optional claiming on the turf at a mile and a sixteenth — Wyoming Class has an elite rating and a 37% career win rate that's frankly hard to fade, but J D Factor and Picture This offer enough class to keep the exotics interesting.

win2Wyoming ClassML 8/5

Wyoming Class is the standout in this field — a TrackWiz rating of 89.12 combined with a 37% career win rate is rare in any field, let alone a starter optional claiming route on turf. The 8/5 morning line reflects the respect the market has for this horse, and trainer Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. fires Jose A. Batista — a strong rider — in a spot that looks tailor-made for a winning effort. The only question is whether the turf and distance set up perfectly, but the numbers say this is the best horse.

place3J D FactorML 8/1

J D Factor at 8/1 is the value spot in the exotics — a TrackWiz rating of 79.79 and a 19% career win rate make him a legitimate contender at a price that's easy to like. Trainer Jamie Ness runs multiple horses on this card and clearly knows this Delaware Park circuit, and Yedsit Hazlewood gets the mount. If Wyoming Class handles the 8/5 favoritism with ease, J D Factor at 8/1 place is where smart money goes.

show7Picture ThisML 4/1

Picture This at 4/1 has the best average speed figure in the race at 55, which is notable on a turf route where pace control matters. Trainer Steve Klesaris has a live horse at a fair price with a 15% career win rate and a solid rating of 78.94. If the race gets fast up front, Picture This has the tactical speed to put herself in the right spot and finish in the money.

Race 9

8:36 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A six-horse dirt route to close the card, and it's a real two-horse war at the top — Blue Fashion and The Feisty One have the two highest TrackWiz ratings in the field and could hook up for a thrilling stretch run.

win1Blue FashionML 3/2

Blue Fashion earns the top TrackWiz rating at 89.27 and is the morning line favorite at 3/2 — a tight price, but the number backs it up. Trainer Gregory D. Sacco sends her out with Samuel Marin aboard, and her average speed of 53 is strong in this claiming route. A 13% career win rate is modest on paper, but the overall rating profile and pace figures suggest she's the class of this field and worth backing even at a short number.

place6The Feisty OneML 2/1

The Feisty One is the horse who makes this race compelling — a TrackWiz rating of 85.61 is nearly as high as Blue Fashion's, and her 23% career win rate is the best in the field. Julio A. Hernandez takes the call for trainer Bruce M. Kravets, and at 2/1 she's genuinely capable of flipping the script on the favorite. For place tickets, she's essentially a co-top choice, and if the pace sets up her way, don't be surprised if she's in front at the wire.

show4Classic BalladML 6/1

Classic Ballad at 6/1 is a solid show selection with a TrackWiz rating of 67.06 and an average speed of 53 that matches the top horses. Trainer Michael V. Simone places him at a price that makes show tickets worthwhile, and Paco Lopez is always a plus booking. In a short six-horse field, a 6/1 shot with credible figures is a natural fit as the third wheel in trifectas keying Blue Fashion and The Feisty One.

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Bottom line: this is a workmanlike Delaware card with some real opportunity buried inside it. Miti Fast Flower, Sweet Winner, and Majestic Tiger are the free best bets to anchor your early races. For Blue Fashion, Wyoming Class, and the full exotic breakdowns across all nine races, subscribe to TrackWiz and get the complete analysis before post time. Good luck out there — race smart.

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