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Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — June 4, 2026

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Race 12Guys TripML 4/112:20 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Thursday at Delaware Park — clear skies, 83°F, and firm footing across both surfaces. Conditions like this are about as close to perfect as a mid-Atlantic track can get in early June, and that matters when you're trying to project who holds their form down the stretch.

We've got an 8-race card on tap today, splitting time between fast Wilmington dirt and what should be lively turf going. Three races feature claiming conditions, two Starter Optional Claiming routes hit the grass, and an Allowance Optional Claiming mile is the centerpiece of the afternoon. There's something on the menu for every kind of bettor.

Three races are open to everyone today — free analysis, no subscription required. Races 4 through 8 are where things get really interesting, and that's where the full TrackWiz breakdown lives.

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Race 1

12:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A nine-horse claiming mile-and-a-sixteenth on dirt where the TrackWiz ratings spread wide — top-rated Guys Trip (85.62) has a clear edge on paper, but value lurks in the middle of the field with Tall Cotton and Guard of Honour both sitting in the 70s.

win2Guys TripML 4/1

Guys Trip (No. 2) tops our ratings at 85.62 — a significant gap above the rest of this claiming field — and draws Teshawn Hazelwood in the irons for trainer Johnathon Feron. At 4/1 on the morning line, there's real value here for the top-rated horse in the field. The 1 1/16-mile dirt route gives closers room to breathe, and Guys Trip profiles as the class of this group despite a modest career win percentage, which suggests he's been competing at a higher level.

place7Tall CottonML 3/1

Tall Cotton (No. 7) is our place pick at 3/1, backed by a strong 76.37 rating and a career win rate of 16% — one of the best in this field. Paco Lopez takes the mount, and he's one of the sharper riders on the Delaware circuit. At the morning line favorite's price, Tall Cotton is a horse to build exotics around.

show5Guard of HonourML 5/1

Guard of Honour (No. 5) rounds out our top three with a 73.45 rating and draws jockey Shirley Esther Yancapallo Gomocio for trainer Martin Hinckson. The 5/1 morning line makes her a solid exotic inclusion — she sits in a competitive tier with the place and show picks, and in a race with nine horses, there's enough pace complexity that her profile could let her sneak into the frame.

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Race 2

12:52 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

An all-maiden claiming sprint on dirt where every horse is still looking for that first win — the ratings are tightly packed between 57 and 59, making this one of the more competitive and unpredictable spots on the card.

win2Miss Mo TownML 8/5

Miss Mo Town (No. 2) leads our TrackWiz ratings at 59.00 and gets the rail post with Paco Lopez in the saddle — one of the most reliable riders at Delaware — for trainer Jamie Ness. At 8/5 on the morning line, she's the public's choice too, and in a field of maidens where every horse is winless, the combination of top rating, elite jockey, and quality trainer makes her the safest play on the board.

place4Molly the GreatML 2/1

Molly the Great (No. 4) is right on Miss Mo Town's heels with a 58.33 rating and matches the favorite's average speed figure of 54. Trainer Renaldo Richards sends her out with Angel Cruz aboard, and at 2/1 she offers a competitive price in a race that could easily go multiple ways. Her speed number is the co-best in the field, making her a strong exotics partner.

show3Maggie's MoonML 3/1

Maggie's Moon (No. 3) checks in at 57.38 in our ratings — third-best in the field — and represents trainer Damon R. Dilodovico at 3/1. In a tight maiden field where the top four horses are separated by less than two points, Maggie's Moon is the natural third wheel and worth including in any trifecta underneath.

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Our three free races today span both surfaces and race types, giving you a nice cross-section of the card. Guys Trip opens the day at 4/1 morning line in a 1 1/16-mile dirt claiming affair — the kind of distance that rewards horses who can rate off pace and fire late, and that 85+ TrackWiz rating suggests he's worth a serious look. On the turf, Queen Wilhelmina draws our eye in Race 3, a Starter Optional Claiming route at 5/2 — turf routers on a firm, sunny day at Delaware have historically rewarded horses with back class, and her 83+ rating puts her comfortably at the top of her field.

In between, Miss Mo Town is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 in the 6-furlong maiden claimer — maiden races carry more variance than open company, but a short sprint on fast dirt under clear skies can minimize some of that noise. All three free picks are available in full detail right now, no login needed.

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Race 3

1:24 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A 14-horse starter optional claiming marathon on the turf that's one of the tougher puzzles on the day — the morning line is loaded with 8/1-to-30/1 shots, but our ratings identify a clear top choice and two underrated value plays lurking at big prices.

win5Queen WilhelminaML 5/2

Queen Wilhelmina (No. 5) is our top-rated horse in this race at 83.44 — more than nine points clear of the second-best horse — and draws Paco Lopez for trainer Lindsay Schultz. At 5/2 on the morning line, she's a fair price given the rating edge, and the 1 1/16-mile turf trip suits her profile. Lopez knows how to rate horses on this oval, and Queen Wilhelmina looks like the class of a wide-open field.

place1HystericsML 12/1

Here's where it gets interesting: Hysterics (No. 1) is our place pick at a juicy 12/1 morning line despite carrying a 73.96 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field. Trainer A. Ferris Allen III sends her out with Jorge Ruiz, and at those odds, she represents significant overlay value. The turf at 1 1/16 miles fits her average speed profile, and if Queen Wilhelmina draws all the money, Hysterics could pay extremely well to place.

show2SavanasrioguerreraML 10/1

Savanasrioguerrera (No. 2) comes in with a 72.66 rating and, perhaps most strikingly, a 33% career win percentage — the best winning rate among any horse in this field. Mark Shuman trains her and Yedsit Hazlewood picks up the mount. At 10/1 on the morning line, she's a live longshot with a proven winning pedigree, and she fits well in the exotics underneath our top two.

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Race 4

1:56 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A short, sharp 5.5-furlong dirt claiming sprint where the top-rated horse is also the morning line favorite — Bella Prima comes in with a dominant 89.71 rating and 27% career win rate, but at 6/5 she'll need to be right to pay off.

win6Bella PrimaML 6/5

Bella Prima (No. 6) is simply the class of this field — her 89.71 TrackWiz rating is the highest of any horse on today's entire card through the first six races, and her 27% career win rate is exceptional for a claiming horse. Trainer Michael V. Simone sends her out with Paco Lopez, the circuit's top rider, at a short 6/5 morning line. This is the kind of bet where you're not looking for value — you're looking for confidence, and the numbers support it.

place1Dark DutchessML 2/1

Dark Dutchess (No. 1) is the clear second choice at 2/1 with a 79.89 rating and gets the rail for trainer Robert A. Werneth with Jorge Ruiz riding. Her average speed figure of 54 matches Bella Prima's, meaning she can keep pace early in this sprint, and if the favorite gets caught up in traffic trouble from post one, Dark Dutchess is positioned to capitalize. She's the legitimate backup in a short field.

show4Mabee LuckynwildML 3/1

Mabee Luckynwild (No. 4) rounds out our show ticket at 3/1, sporting a 58.09 rating and a 14% career win rate for trainer Pedro Nazario. Emanuel Rosario takes the mount, and in a small six-horse field at 5.5 furlongs, pace scenarios can get complicated fast. If the top two mix it up on the front end, Mabee Luckynwild sitting off the pace could slide into the exotics.

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Race 5

2:28 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Turf

A turf allowance optional claiming event going a mile and 70 yards — the top-rated horse carries a 42% career win rate that's eye-opening for this level, but three other horses in the mid-70s make the exacta and trifecta worth building carefully.

win3Uncle's GoldML 2/1

Uncle's Gold (No. 3) is our clear top choice with a 87.94 TrackWiz rating and a staggering 42% career win percentage — the best winning rate on today's entire card. Trainer Michael J. Trombetta is a proven hand on the mid-Atlantic circuit, and Paco Lopez slides into the saddle. At 2/1 on the morning line, the price is fair for a horse this accomplished, and his average speed of 55 is among the best in the field for this turf route.

place5DalinarML 10/1

Dalinar (No. 5) is a genuine value play in the place spot at 10/1 on the morning line — he carries a 76.88 rating and a 29% career win percentage, which is elite production for a horse going off at double-digit odds. Jose A. Batista has the call for trainer Lynn A. Ashby, and his top average speed figure of 56 in the field suggests he can put up competitive numbers on the turf. If you're looking for an overlay in your exactas, this is it.

show8Who's the KingML 8/1

Who's the King (No. 8) rounds out our show selection at 8/1 with a 75.59 rating and a 20% career win rate for trainer Jamie Ness. Mychel J. Sanchez rides, and in a race where pace could get honest over a mile-plus on turf, a horse with solid ratings closing from the back of the pack is a smart inclusion in any superfecta or trifecta underneath the top two.

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Race 6

3:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong starter optional claiming sprint on dirt where the morning line favorite has a massive rating advantage — but the second-best horse, Awesome Pic, provides a legitimate price option, and an intriguing longshot lurks in the number-four hole.

win6Miguel's BelleML 9/5

Miguel's Belle (No. 6) dominates the TrackWiz ratings at 88.83 in this field, and she draws Paco Lopez for trainer Michael V. Simone — the same barn-and-rider combo that we're behind in Race 4 with Bella Prima. Her 16% career win rate is solid for this level, and her average speed of 56 is tied for the best in the field. At 9/5 on the morning line, she's priced like a favorite but the numbers justify the confidence.

place2Awesome PicML 7/2

Awesome Pic (No. 2) sits second in our ratings at 75.64 and comes in with a 21% career win percentage — a legitimately strong number. Sonny Leon gets the mount for trainer Enrique Hernandez, and at 7/2, there's real value here as an exacta partner with the favorite. Her average speed of 55 puts her in the conversation with the top horses in this six-furlong dash.

show4Peggysue I Love UML 8/1

Peggysue I Love U (No. 4) is our show pick at 8/1 and deserves a long look in the exotics — her 63.72 rating is third in the field, and her 28% career win rate is outstanding for a horse going off at 8/1. Yedsit Hazlewood takes the ride for trainer Tony Wilson, and her top average speed figure of 56 in the race suggests she can run with the leaders. This feels like a horse who could be significantly underlaid in the win pool given her actual numbers.

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Race 7

3:32 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A massive 15-horse starter optional claiming field on the turf going 1 1/16 miles — with this many horses, traffic trouble is almost inevitable, so pace scenario and post position matter, and our top pick carries the highest rating despite going off at 9/2.

win13Mr. FuntasticoML 9/2

Mr. Funtastico (No. 13) leads our TrackWiz ratings in this deep field at 83.23 and is lined up at 9/2 on the morning line — a fair price given the field size. Samuel Marin rides for trainer Ramon Davila Aguayo, and in a turf route with 15 horses, Mr. Funtastico's rating edge gives him the best chance to navigate the chaos. His average speed of 53 is consistent with the top tier of this field, and in big-field turf races, horses with the highest composite ratings tend to find a way.

place12Mystic IsleML 5/1

Mystic Isle (No. 12) is our place pick at 5/1 with a 76.94 rating — third-best in the field — and gets Paco Lopez for trainer Gregory D. Sacco. A 14% career win rate is solid, and Lopez's ability to find a clean trip in a crowded turf field is a genuine asset here. Mystic Isle figures to be near the front of the betting and should be a cornerstone of any exotics you're building in this race.

show11AlrasikhML 10/1

Alrasikh (No. 11) rounds out our top three at 10/1 with a 76.88 rating — virtually identical to Mystic Isle's number, just fractions behind. Trainer Victor Carrasco Jr. sends him out with Jose A. Batista in the irons, and at double-digit odds in a 15-horse turf field, the value here is real. In a race this big, three horses rated in the 76-83 range finishing one-two-three is not a stretch at all.

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Race 8

4:04 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The nightcap is a six-furlong claiming sprint on dirt with a fascinating twist — the top-rated horse in the field is also the longest shot on the morning line at 15/1, setting up one of the juiciest potential overlays on the entire card.

win4RollyML 15/1

Rolly (No. 4) is our top-rated horse in this race at 69.58 despite being listed at 15/1 on the morning line — that's a significant disconnect between the public's perception and our TrackWiz analysis. Trainer Bruce M. Kravets has Martin Chuan in the irons, and Rolly's average speed figure of 54 is the best in this seven-horse field. When the top-rated horse is also the longest shot among the main contenders, that's the kind of situation we look for. Proceed with eyes open — this is speculative — but the numbers make a compelling case.

place6This Run's for YouML 9/2

This Run's for You (No. 6) is our place selection at 9/2 with a 52.45 rating and an 11% career win percentage. Francisco Martinez has the call for trainer Josue Arce, and in a six-furlong sprint, this horse's consistent average speed of 53 suggests reliable effort. At nearly 5/1, there's value here as an exacta partner if Rolly fires at the big price.

show3Granted SuccessML 7/5

Granted Success (No. 3) is the morning line favorite at 7/5 but slots in as our show pick with a 49.13 rating — third in the field. Trainer Cesareo Marquez sends her out with Barrington Bell riding, and her 18% career win rate is the second-best in the field. While we think the top two on our list are more interesting plays, Granted Success's consistency and win rate make her a reasonable hedge in trifecta combinations.

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Bottom line for June 4 at Delaware: the conditions are ideal, the card is balanced, and there are genuine angles on both surfaces. Start with Guys Trip in Race 1, Miss Mo Town in Race 2, and Queen Wilhelmina in Race 3 as your free best bets. For the full card — including that 15/1 longshot flier in the finale — the complete TrackWiz breakdown is one tap away for subscribers. Good luck at the windows.

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