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Delaware Park runs on dirt and turf, with about 78% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 8.8 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 44 Delaware Park sheets published so far.
Latest Delaware Park Free Picks
Delaware Park is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Delaware Park card, August 8, 2026.
Race 1
Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
The morning-line favorite gets outrated badly here — Sharp Wonder's TrackWiz number towers over the field in what shapes up as a pace-dependent mile on the dirt.
Sharp Wonder (6/1) is the standout by our ratings, posting an 82.71 that leads this field by more than eight points — a meaningful edge in a wide-open claiming mile. Wesley Ho gets the call, and at 6/1 on the morning line, the public is clearly underestimating this horse's form. The 9% career win rate is modest, but the rating suggests recent quality that the odds don't fully reflect. This is exactly the kind of overlay situation TrackWiz analysis is designed to surface.
It a Lee draws the rail with Angel Cruz and carries the second-highest rating in the field at 74.27. The 12% career win rate is workmanlike for a claimer, and that inside post at a mile on dirt can be a genuine asset if the pace sets up forwardly. At 7/2 morning line, there's not a ton of value here, but the rating supports a top-three finish.
Tug profiles as a logical third-wheel at 5/2, sporting a 61.98 rating and drawing Emanuel Rosario. The 6% career win rate looks thin, but Rosario is a competent hand and Tug's speed average of 51 keeps pace with most of this field. Include in exacta and trifecta combos as a bridesmaid type.
Race 2
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
A short, sharp six-furlong dirt sprint where the top two are closely matched on ratings but the favorite holds a clear edge — watch for pace pressure from the outside that could shuffle things around.
Miss Mo Town checks every box: an 88.54 TrackWiz rating that tops this field comfortably, a 14% career win rate, and Ruben Silvera in the irons for trainer Jamie Ness. She breaks from the rail in a sprint, which can be tricky, but a horse this well-rated usually finds a way to get the job done. At 2/1 on the morning line, she's a deserving chalk — bet accordingly.
Final Engagement (3/1) is the natural backup with an 82.84 rating and the same 14% career win mark as the top pick — nearly a coin flip on the numbers. Angel Cruz is a capable rider, and the 3/1 price offers genuine value if Miss Mo Town gets into any early trouble or the pace scenario scrambles things. A tight top-two exacta looks very playable here.
Izzy's Rock Star at 8/1 is quietly interesting for the show spot and exacta singling. The 79.79 rating is third-best in the field, and a 16% career win rate is respectable in this company. Trainer Pedro Posadas sends out a horse that could easily outrun the price — include in trifectas.
Race 3
Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
A sprawling 17-horse Starter Optional Claiming field going a mile — pure chaos on paper, but TrackWiz cuts through the clutter with a clear top-rated horse that the morning line has undervalued.
J D Factor (6/1) leads all comers with an 82.71 rating despite a morning line that suggests the crowd won't make him a heavy favorite. Ruben Silvera rides for the red-hot Jamie Ness barn, a combo worth following throughout the card. The 18% career win rate is above average for this field, and at a mile on dirt, Ness horses tend to be well-prepared. The 6/1 price is real value given how far ahead this horse sits on our numbers.
Falfurrias brings a 72.65 rating and a robust 25% career win rate — the kind of win percentage that says this horse knows how to finish the job. Jose A. Batista rides for Steve Klesaris, and the 3/1 morning line reflects public confidence. The distance at a mile suits a horse with that kind of career win record, and this is the most natural second-choice if J D Factor hits the front.
Sunday Spirit at 10/1 is the longshot angle hiding in the show position — a 70.93 rating that's third-best in this massive field and a sparkling 30% career win rate. Trainer Jacinto Solis has this horse peaking, and at double-digit odds in a field this large, Sunday Spirit is a trifecta must-use. Don't leave this one off your tickets.
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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
- 8.8 starters
- Typical card
- 8.9 races
Most common race conditions at Delaware Park: Claiming, Starter Optional Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Maiden Special Weight.
Measured across the last 24 Delaware Park cards we have handicapped.
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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 78% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Delaware Park card?
Delaware Park cards average 8.9 races, with fields of about 8.8 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 44 Delaware Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.