Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — June 10, 2026
Delaware Park is open for business on a warm Wednesday afternoon — 83°F under partly cloudy skies, the kind of late-spring day where the turf course plays fast and the dirt comes up consistent. We've got a full 8-race card on tap, and TrackWiz analysis has been digging through every angle to bring you the best plays of the day.
The card is a nice mix of surfaces, with three races kicking off on the grass and five on the dirt. Distances range from a sharp 5-furlong turf sprint all the way out to routes at a mile and a sixteenth, so there's no shortage of variety — or opportunity. Pace scenarios shift dramatically from race to race today, which is exactly where sharp handicapping pays off.
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Best Bets
Race 1
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
A clear morning-line favorite dominates the ratings in this 6-furlong dirt claimer, but there's live support for a pair of underrated runners who could make the board interesting.
Furys Charm is the standout on paper — a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 leads this field by a wide margin, and a 25% career win rate is the best in the race by a significant gap. Trainer Michael L. Catalano, Jr. sends this horse in as the 7/5 morning-line chalk, and the numbers back that confidence fully. With an average speed figure of 54 — tied for the field's best — Furys Charm should be involved on the pace over this 6-furlong strip and should prove tough to catch late.
Sweet Honey Bee is an interesting overlay at 5/1 on the morning line despite carrying a TrackWiz rating of 74.01, third-best in the field. The 5% career win rate looks modest, but this is the kind of horse whose form may be trending in the right direction, and at these odds trainer Ashley Stees gets fair value. A place ticket here looks smart.
Flee checks in with a 69.91 TrackWiz rating and the services of Paco Lopez — one of the busiest and most effective riders in this region. Trainer Jamie Ness is a consistent presence in the claiming ranks, and at 5/2 on the morning line, Flee's 14% career win rate gives some confidence she'll be in the mix. A solid show inclusion for multi-race exotic players.
Race 2
Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
All maidens, all winless — this mile dirt dash is a wide-open puzzle, but the ratings separate a small cluster of contenders from the rest of the field.
Santa Luzia sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 72.05 in a field where every horse is still looking for a first win. She posts the field's best average speed figure at 53 and draws the rail with jockey Cipriano Gil aboard under trainer Jose A. Gallegos. The 7/5 morning-line price reflects real confidence, and at a mile on dirt she gets a distance that should suit a horse with these numbers.
Essential Girl is the most intriguing value spot in the race at 7/2 — her TrackWiz rating of 65.21 is second-best, and trainer Daniel Velazquez is a known quantity at Delaware Park. Kevin Gomez takes the mount and should keep her within striking range through the first turn. If Santa Luzia has any trouble, Essential Girl looks like the natural beneficiary.
My Last Dime is the morning-line second choice at 9/5 with Jevian Toledo in the saddle, a jockey who knows how to win maiden routes. The 58.67 TrackWiz rating is third-best, and with an average speed figure of 52 she's competitive on pure ability. Include her in exactas and trifectas — she's capable of running into the money here.
Race 3
Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
The 5-furlong turf sprint features a heavy morning-line favorite with a dominant rating, but a pair of longer-priced runners with solid career win percentages could complicate things.
Baby Blocks heads this starter optional claiming field with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 — more than 14 points clear of the second-ranked horse — and pairs that with an average speed figure of 58, best in the field by a clear margin. A 22% career win rate shows consistency, and the 2/1 morning line reflects a trainer in Blake Kelly who clearly believes this is the right spot. On a 5-furlong turf course where early pace can be decisive, Baby Blocks looks like the one to beat.
Bahamian Moon sneaks into the conversation at 6/1 with a 73.71 rating and an average speed figure of 57 — right there with the top horses. Trainer Michael V. Simone sends her out with Angel Cruz aboard, and a 19% career win rate shows she knows how to hit the board. This is a solid place contender offering real value compared to the chalks.
Warda comes in at 3/1 morning line with Paco Lopez, a rider who consistently elevates horses in these spots. The 67.5 TrackWiz rating is third in the field and her average speed figure of 56 keeps her competitive. Trainer Jose A. Gallegos has horses that run their races — at 3/1, Warda makes a sensible show play and a worthwhile inclusion in your trifecta.
The three free races today give you a solid cross-section of the card. Furys Charm opens the show in Race 1, a 6-furlong dirt claimer, and our rating of 89.42 makes her the clear top selection — she's worth watching right out of the gate. Race 2 shifts to a mile on the dirt for maiden claimers, where Santa Luzia draws our attention despite a modest rating; maiden routes can be tricky, and the pace setup here is worth understanding before you bet. Race 3 moves over to the turf for a 5-furlong Starter Optional Claiming sprint, and Baby Blocks (88.54 rating, morning line 2/1) looks live in a distance that rewards tactical speed.
One thing connecting these early races: with temperatures in the low 80s and no rain in the picture, both surfaces should be playing true today. No obvious speed or rail bias to lean on — which means class and recent form are doing the heavy lifting in our free picks.
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Bottom line for today at Delaware Park: Furys Charm, Santa Luzia, and Baby Blocks are your free best bets to kick things off, and the full card has plenty of spots where the right angle separates value from noise. Racing is unpredictable — we never promise winners — but our analysis gives you the sharpest edge available heading to the windows. Ready for the complete picture? The full 8-race breakdown is waiting for subscribers at TrackWiz Premium. Good luck, and enjoy the races.