Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — May 16, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Delaware Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-05-16T16:20:00Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Excellorator looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 1. Career win rate of 36% shows consistency. Ridden by Martin Chuan, trained by Jamie Ness. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.64 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 34% win rate and finished in the money in 79% of races. 12 wins and placed in 22 of 30 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 7 wins and placed in 12 of 13 races at 1 mi. Claiming Price Decreased from $25000 to $20000. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 52.6. Ridden by Angel Cruz. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 50% of races. 9 wins and placed in 26 of 45 races on Dirt tracks.
Race 2
2026-05-16T16:52:00Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Cap'n Cats looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 2. Ridden by Angel Cruz, trained by Josue Arce. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.70 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 50% of races. Placed in 7 of 11 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.
Rating board at 60.0. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong.
Rating board at 55.0. Ridden by Carol Cedeno.
Race 3
2026-05-16T17:24:00Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Zippy Do Da Day looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 74.0 for Race 3. Ridden by Carol Cedeno, trained by Jose A. Ramirez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 9 of 18 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Placed in 4 of 6 races at Delaware Park. Has placed in 5 of 7 races at 6 fur. Has not raced in 247 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $7500. Horse won last time it raced. 09/10/2025.
Rating board at 62.6 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Martin Chuan. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 34% win rate and finished in the money in 79% of races.
Rating board at 60.6. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $7500.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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