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Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

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Race 12Kerness KML 4/512:20 PM EDT

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Rain is in the air at Delaware Park on June 27, and that changes everything. With temperatures sitting at 74°F and steady rain falling, the dirt surface is likely to come up sloppy or muddy, and the turf courses could range from yielding to soft — meaning surface preferences and wet-track form are going to jump to the top of your checklist today.

We've got an 8-race card on tap, and there's plenty to dig into. The card spans both dirt and turf, mixing Maiden Claiming openers with a pair of Stakes races on the lawn in Races 6 and 8 — those turf routes at 1 1/8 miles are the marquee events of the afternoon. Keep a close eye on any late scratches, especially from horses targeting the turf, as stewards may take the turf courses off depending on how the weather develops.

TrackWiz analysis covers all 8 races today. The first three races are unlocked for everyone — that's where we'll kick things off — and the full premium card takes you through Race 8.

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Race 1

12:20 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A heavy favorite looms large in this Starter Optional Claiming sprint, but the morning line suggests the market believes one rival can keep it honest — don't sleep on the price plays underneath.

win2Kerness KML 4/5

Kerness K is the class of this field by a wide margin, posting a TrackWiz rating of 90 — more than 25 points clear of the next rival. That 52% career win rate is elite for a Delaware Park conditional, and trainer Jamie Ness puts horses in position to win at a high clip. At 4/5 on the morning line, the value isn't there for win-only bettors, but this horse is the clear anchor of any exotic play you're constructing.

place5Just RelaxML 8/5

Just Relax offers a legitimate alternative framing for the race at 8/5 with a solid TrackWiz rating of 64.86. Julien Leparoux gets the call, and he's one of the sharpest sticks at Delaware — he rarely wastes trips. A 33% career win rate in this spot suggests this horse knows how to finish, making a place ticket excellent value if Kerness K draws all the money.

show4Rad PaisleyML 12/1

Rad Paisley is a live longshot underneath at 12/1 on the morning line, making this a sneaky show bet or exotic inclusion. The 41.09 TrackWiz rating isn't flashy, but in a short field of five where the top two are absorbing all the action, Rad Paisley could sneak into the exotics. Trainer Joanne Shankle and jockey Raul Mena are a familiar pairing at this circuit — keep an eye on the tote for any late action.

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Race 2

12:52 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint where every horse is still looking for their first win — but TrackWiz analysis has separated the contenders from the longshots in a field of six.

win2Party On RufusML 7/5

Party On Rufus tops our TrackWiz ratings at 89.42 in a field where no horse has won before, which tells you a lot about how we see the relative form here. Trainer Juan Bacallao Vega also enters Uncle Zeb in this race, a two-horse barn shot that often signals confidence — when a trainer doubles up, they usually believe in the barn's best runner. With a morning line of 7/5, the public agrees, and a slightly higher average speed figure than Bold Statement tips the edge toward the 2.

place1Bold StatementML 6/5

Bold Statement draws the rail and figures to get a clean trip in a six-horse sprint under Julien Leparoux, who's as good as it gets in terms of saving ground on the front end. The 71.43 TrackWiz rating is second-best in the field, and trainer Michael Simone has been active on the card — that suggests a stable in good form today. At 6/5 morning line, this one is actually the public's top choice; our ratings give Party On Rufus the edge, but Bold Statement belongs in your exacta.

show3ShawnpatrickML 12/1

Shawnpatrick opens at 12/1 in a field of all winless horses, which makes this a legitimate price play in the exotics. The 53.80 TrackWiz rating places this one third in the field, and matching the average speed figure of the more-fancied runners at 53 is a solid indicator. Trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter keeps horses ready, and if the pace gets hot between the top two, Shawnpatrick could be the one picking up the pieces.

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The opening trio on today's card gives us a nice mix of race types on the dirt. Kerness K comes in as a heavy morning-line favorite at 4/5 in the Starter Optional Claiming opener — a short-priced horse on a potentially tricky surface, so wet-track form will be the deciding factor. In Race 2, Party On Rufus (7/5 morning line) tops our Maiden Claiming analysis with a TrackWiz rating of 89.42, matching Float On's mark in Race 3, where we're pointing to Float On in a 6-furlong Claiming sprint. Two co-rated top picks in back-to-back races is an interesting spot for a multi-race wager if both look strong at the windows.

The through-line connecting these free picks is pace — all three races go 6 furlongs on the dirt, and in wet conditions, early speed can either dominate by getting clear or get swallowed up by closers working through the going. We'll be watching the morning-line moves closely and flagging any significant tote action before post.

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Race 3

1:24 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite and our top-rated horse don't match up here — Float On carries the highest TrackWiz score but goes off at 7/5, while the public leans toward Old Town Road at 8/5. There's a pace scenario worth exploring underneath.

win4Float OnML 7/5

Float On leads all runners with a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 and pairs with Wesley Ho, a jockey who has been doing solid work around this circuit. The 18% career win rate is respectable for a claiming runner, and trainer Michelle Castillo keeps horses competitive. If Float On can establish position in the first quarter of this six-furlong sprint, this figures to be a wire-to-wire performance.

place2RollyML 8/1

Rolly is our place pick and the value angle of the race at 8/1 on the morning line. A 61.47 TrackWiz rating places this one clearly second-best, and the 54 average speed figure matches the mid-range of the field. Trainer Thomas Waltke Jr. also enters Old Town Road — a barn double — but Rolly's higher rating suggests this is the one to beat from the Waltke barn if Float On stumbles.

show3Old Town RoadML 8/5

Old Town Road owns the best career win rate in the field at 26%, matching Keeping It Country, and has a 55 average speed figure that aligns with the top sprinters in this group. At 8/5, this is the public's choice, but our analysis puts Float On ahead — Old Town Road still belongs in your trifecta as a live show runner. The Jose Betancourt-Waltke Jr. connection is a familiar one at Delaware and worth noting.

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Race 4

1:56 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Switching to turf in a five-furlong maiden sprint adds a layer of intrigue — first-time turf runners are always wildcards, and the morning line favorite (Blackfoot Bounty at 2/1) doesn't hold the top TrackWiz rating. This is the most wide-open race on the card so far.

win6GiglineML 6/1

Gigline tops the TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 while opening at 6/1 on the morning line — that gap between our rating and the public's assessment is exactly the kind of overlay we love to find. Trainer Ramon Davila Aguayo sends this one to the turf in a short sprint, and Martin Chuan in the irons is a reliable pilot when the pace scenario sets up for late runners. In a full field of eight first-time turf starters, Gigline's rating suggests the edge is significant.

place7Gators ReignML 10/1

Gators Reign opens at a juicy 10/1 and rates second in the field at 63.32 — another overlap between public price and TrackWiz assessment that makes this horse very appealing in the exotics. Trainer Jaclyn Reed enters two horses here, and Gators Reign's 53 average speed figure is competitive in this group. At double-digit morning line odds, this is your go-to place and exacta wheel underneath Gigline.

show8Blackfoot BountyML 2/1

Blackfoot Bounty is the morning line favorite at 2/1 under trainer Cathal Lynch, who also enters Read the Meter — a barn double on the turf is typically a confidence signal. The 58.33 TrackWiz rating is third-best in the field, which makes this a reasonable show anchor even if our top two carry the higher ratings. Lynch excels placing horses on turf sprints, and Jose Batista has the experience to navigate a crowded five-furlong green course.

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Race 5

2:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A seven-horse claiming field on the main track where the top TrackWiz ratings are clustered tight at the top — this could be a pace scenario race where position early is everything over six furlongs.

win7Reverend MoonML 5/2

Reverend Moon leads our TrackWiz ratings at 85.41 and opens at 5/2 — a fair price for what we see as the class of this field. Jockey Jose Batista gets the mount for trainer Alejandro Olais Mendieta, and the 55 average speed figure ties for the best in the race. A 16% career win rate seems modest, but at the claiming level with competitive speed figures, it's the overall profile that points to a forward effort today.

place6Megan's HonorML 8/5

Megan's Honor is one of those horses who rates extremely close to the top pick — an 83.12 TrackWiz score just a shade behind Reverend Moon — and Wesley Ho is a solid tactical jockey who can park this one in the perfect stalking position. The 19% career win rate and 54 average speed figure are both competitive, and trainer Michael Simone has already shown up strong on today's card. If the pace collapses up front, Megan's Honor is perfectly positioned to hit the board.

show3GuaioML 8/1

Guaio at 8/1 is the price play in this field, opening well above what a 74.99 TrackWiz rating would suggest. Trainer Josue Arce places this one in a 6-furlong dirt claimer with a 55 average speed figure — matching the best in the field — and a 10% career win rate that could easily improve in a better pace scenario. At 8/1, the show ticket here has excellent value for trifecta players who want a legitimate shot at the third spot.

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Race 6

3:00 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

Stakes company on the turf at a mile and an eighth — this is the marquee race of the evening, with a field that includes trainers like Brad Cox, Graham Motion, and Kenneth McPeek. The pace over the classic distance on the lawn should produce a genuine test.

win3Scratch ItML 8/1

Scratch It opens at 8/1 but tops the TrackWiz ratings at 79.79 — one of the bigger overlays on the card. Trainer Brad Cox is one of the elite conditioners in the country, and his horses consistently outperform their odds when pointed at stakes turf routes. A 40% career win rate is elite for any level of competition, and Martin Chuan gets the mount. Cox doesn't ship horses to Delaware for a stakes unless he believes they're ready to run a big number.

place1To a FlameML 5/2

To a Flame is the morning line second choice at 5/2 and rates just behind our top pick at 77.92. A stellar 40% career win rate is matched only by Scratch It and the longshot Making Daisys in this field, and Julien Leparoux — arguably the best turf pilot at Delaware Park — picks up the mount. This horse profiles as a classic front-presser at a mile and an eighth, which is a distance that suits jockeys who can rate their horses early and fight off challenges.

show7Bless HerML 7/2

Bless Her opens at 7/2 for trainer H. Graham Motion, who is one of the most respected turf conditioners on the East Coast — full stop. The 72.22 TrackWiz rating places this one third in the field, and a 20% career win rate in stakes company shows this horse has consistently been in the money. Jorge Ruiz gets the mount, and in a large stakes field where pace can be unpredictable, Motion horses tend to close into the picture late.

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Race 7

3:32 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-horse starter allowance on the dirt where the morning line and TrackWiz ratings tell very different stories — this is a race where going against the crowd at 8/1 could pay handsomely.

win3Java TalesML 8/1

Java Tales is our top pick at 8/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 79.79 — the highest in the field by a clear margin. That gap between rating and odds is the definition of a value play. A 33% career win rate under trainer Bruce Kravets and a 55 average speed figure match the top of this field, and Yabriel Ramos in the irons is a rider who can coax a stalking run out of a horse sitting off a pace. At 8/1, this is one of our best bets of the afternoon.

place4Onyx TenML 7/5

Onyx Ten is the morning line favorite at 7/5 for trainer Gary Capuano, and that 37% career win rate is the best in this field — clear evidence of a horse that competes regularly. The 67.11 TrackWiz rating places this one second, and Emanuel Rosario has a strong feel for six-furlong dirt sprints. If the pace duel between the early speed horses sets up a stalking scenario, Onyx Ten should be right there.

show2PachelbelML 9/5

Pachelbel opens at 9/5 and rates 65.77 on TrackWiz — third in the field and well within striking distance of Onyx Ten. Trainer Michael Moore puts Andy Hernandez up, and a 24% career win rate with a 54 average speed figure makes this horse a natural fit for the 6-furlong distance. With the top pick being a significant overlay, Pachelbel gives you a reliable show backup that won't blow up the exotic if Java Tales fires.

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Race 8

4:04 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

The nightcap is a turf stakes at a mile and an eighth with a nine-horse field featuring two horses without assigned jockeys — expect late changes that could shift the betting. Chicken Dance is a massive overlay given what the numbers say.

win8Chicken DanceML 8/1

Chicken Dance owns a staggering 71% career win rate — by far the highest in this field — and pairs that with a top-tier TrackWiz rating of 79.79 that is tied for the best in the race. Trainer Fernando Abreu sends this one out at 8/1 on the morning line with Cipriano Gil in the irons, which looks like a gift. At a mile and an eighth on turf in stakes company, a horse that wins 71% of the time when it runs is simply hard to oppose — this is your best value play of the night.

place5Turf StarML 5/2

Turf Star opens at 5/2 as the morning line favorite for trainer H. Graham Motion, who also ran Bless Her in Race 6 — a two-race stakes afternoon for Motion, which tells you the barn is in good form. The 68.98 TrackWiz rating is second-best in the field, and Jorge Ruiz stays aboard after what should be an informative trip in Race 6. A 33% career win rate in stakes company is legitimate, and the 55 average speed figure is the best in this field.

show2Just Jo JoML 6/1

Just Jo Jo opens at 6/1 with a 58.64 TrackWiz rating and a 28% career win rate that suggests this horse has been around the block in turf stakes. Trainer McLean Robertson doubles up with McCready here, but Just Jo Jo holds the higher rating of the two. Julio Hernandez gets the mount, and in a nine-horse field where early position in the first turn of a mile and an eighth is critical, Hernandez's tactical ability at the distance is a genuine asset for the show spot.

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Rain, turf stakes, and a pair of co-rated top picks in the early going — Delaware Park on June 27 is a card worth your full attention. Start with Kerness K, Party On Rufus, and Float On in the free races, and let our premium analysis guide you through the rest of the card, including pace scenarios and exotic ticket builds for the two turf stakes. Full coverage is one click away at TrackWiz Premium — good luck out there.

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