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Delaware Park runs on dirt and turf, with about 79% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 9.1 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 67 Delaware Park sheets published so far.

3 Free Races Today at Delaware Park

Race 1

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claimer on the dirt at six furlongs, but one horse stands well clear on our ratings — the question is whether the pace scenario sets up for the closers to make a run.

win1UniquenessML 7/2

Uniqueness is the standout in this field by a wide margin, posting a TrackWiz rating of 86.35 — nearly 31 points clear of the second-ranked horse. Trained by Jamie Ness and ridden by Martin Chuan, this is a powerful connections combo in a spot where the horse clearly profiles as the class of the field. With an average speed figure of 53, matching the top speed marks in the race, Uniqueness looks like the one to beat at 7/2 on the morning line. In a maiden claimer, this level of separation in the ratings is rare and hard to ignore.

place7Brisk AlleyML 4/1

Brisk Alley sits second in our ratings at 55.0 and also clocks in at an average speed of 53, matching the top tier of this field. Trainer Pedro Nazario saddles this one, and at 4/1 on the morning line, there's a reasonable chance the market underestimates the horse's ability to at least fill a spot. With a solid speed profile, Brisk Alley looks like a logical exacta underneath Uniqueness.

show5A Little OffML 5/1

A Little Off checks in with a TrackWiz rating of 53.33 under trainer Andrew L. Simoff and jockey Julio A. Hernandez, a dependable rider in this circuit. The average speed of 51 is a tick below the top horses, but at 5/1, this one offers value in trifecta construction and could easily stumble into a placing if the pace scenario bunches the field late.

Race 2

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line heavily favors the favorites, but our analysis flips the script — the 12/1 shot tops the TrackWiz ratings, setting up a potential overlay scenario in this six-furlong dirt allowance.

win6Charmed HourML 12/1

Charmed Hour is our top-rated horse in this field with a TrackWiz score of 73.96, yet the morning line has her posted at 12/1 — that's a significant disconnect that screams value. Trainer Erin C. McClellan puts Inoel Beato aboard, and with a career win rate of 33%, this filly brings legitimate winning form to the table. Her average speed of 54 matches the mid-tier of the field, but the overall rating suggests she's been doing more with less. If the public loads up on Gridlock and Irish Jig, Charmed Hour at double-digit odds could be the score of the card.

place7Irish JigML 2/1

Irish Jig is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 for good reason — a career win rate of 50% tells you this horse knows how to find the winner's circle. Vincent Cheminaud gets the call for trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter, and with a rating of 68.82, Irish Jig is well within range to hit the board even if she doesn't win outright. At even money to place, she's a natural underneath anchor.

show8GridlockML 8/5

Gridlock is the public's choice at 8/5 on the morning line, and while our ratings slot her third at 66.93, she's dangerous enough to factor in exotics. Trainer Michael V. Simone sends her out with Samuel Marin, and at an average speed of 55 — tied for the top mark in the field — she has the raw quickness to be forwardly placed throughout. A show ticket here is essentially a hedge against the public being right.

Race 3

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Trainer Derek S. Ryan doubles up with two entries in this maiden claimer at 5.5 furlongs, and his top horse Pining draws the rail with solid ratings separation — but Of Course and Cosmic Angel keep this from being a foregone conclusion.

win1PiningML 5/2

Pining tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 57.5 and carries the best average speed of any horse in the race at 55 — a meaningful edge at a sprint distance where early pace matters. Derek S. Ryan is a sharp conditioner when he singles up, but when he doubles, the leading horse often gets the stronger rider setup, and Axel Concepcion is exactly that here. The 5/2 morning line reflects the public's respect, but the combination of top rating, top speed, and a crafty jockey makes this a confident top selection.

place5Of CourseML 7/2

Of Course rates second in the field at 55.83 under trainer McLean Robertson, with Julio A. Hernandez — one of the more active riders on the Delaware circuit — in the irons. At 7/2, the price is fair for a horse that profiles as a legitimate runner-up threat in a field where the margins between horses two through five are relatively tight. A place ticket here covers the scenario where the rail bias works against Pining.

show4Cosmic AngelML 9/2

Cosmic Angel checks in third on our ratings at 54.17 for trainer Greg Compton, who has a feel for placing horses effectively at this level. Jareth Loveberry is a capable jockey and this one could benefit from tracking the pace and pouncing in the final strides of this 5.5-furlong sprint. At 9/2, Cosmic Angel makes a sensible show play or trifecta fill.

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About the Delaware Park Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
5 fur to 1 1/8 mi
Typical field
9.1 starters
Typical card
8.4 races

Most common race conditions at Delaware Park: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Starter Optional Claiming, Maiden Special Weight.

Measured across the last 24 Delaware Park cards we have handicapped.

Delaware Park Results & Payouts

Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 3, 2026.

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Delaware Park Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Delaware Park card?

Yes. Every Delaware Park race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.

What surface does Delaware Park race on?

Delaware Park cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 79% of races were on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Delaware Park card?

Delaware Park cards average 8.4 races, with fields of about 9.1 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi.

When are Delaware Park picks published?

Delaware Park picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 67 Delaware Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.