Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — July 21, 2026

Getaway Palace is the value angle here at 6/1, posting an 82.71 rating that's nearly identical to the top pick — the half-point gap between them is basically a coin flip on turf. The standout number is a field-best avg speed figure of 56, which suggests she may actually be the quickest of the bunch. Trainer Christopher Seale sends her out with Gavin Ashton, and if the pace collapses the way turf routes sometimes do, her raw speed gives her the punch to close.

Nit Witness at 6/1 is the third horse in the 79+ rating cluster that makes this race so compelling. Martin Chuan rides for Michael V. Simone, and the 20% career win rate shows this one has learned how to compete. The avg speed figure of 54 keeps her in the same conversation as the top two, and at 6/1 she's an excellent trifecta anchor if you're building a wide ticket.

Royal Mist opens from the rail at 2/1 for trainer Anthony Pecoraro, and a 58.33 rating makes her the closest thing to a dead heat with the favorite on paper. Jose R. Betancourt takes the mount, and while no avg speed figure is available, the morning-line respect from the oddsmakers suggests there's something in the works that earned that price. If the favorite is compromised by traffic from the inside draw, Royal Mist could be the one catching her at the wire.

Engage At Will at 9/2 is the only other horse in the field showing a published avg speed figure — a 52 for trainer John E. Salzman, Jr. In a race where most rivals are unknown quantities, having any benchmark at all is meaningful. Joseph Rocco, Jr. takes the mount, and with a 54.17 rating that rates ahead of Bangkok Blaze and the rest of the field below our top three, Engage At Will slots in comfortably as an exotic piece at a fair price.

Voluntary comes in at 2/1 with a 79.77 rating and pairs Julio A. Hernandez with the well-regarded Michael R. Matz barn — a trainer with a long track record of developing turf runners. The avg speed figure of 53 is respectable, and in a maiden turf mile, Matz's patient developmental approach often pays off right around the time a horse is entered in a spot like this. If Reppazz fires, Voluntary looks like the most logical horse to follow her home.

Endorse is the morning-line favorite at 1/5 with a 69.52 rating — and yes, that rating actually trails both our win and place picks. The Brittany T. Russell barn is sending out a horse the market loves, but at 1/5 you're essentially paying to not lose money. We slot Endorse third in our analysis, good enough to show but not the value play this race is asking for. Include in trifectas as insurance, but don't key her on top at that price.

Meatballsforaries is the best value in the race at 10/1, posting a 56.42 rating that's the clear second-best behind the heavy favorite. Julio A. Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Andrew L. Simoff, and an avg speed figure of 53 shows this horse has run before and can be timed. If Dream Eagle hits any kind of trouble at the break or gets into a speed duel, Meatballsforaries is the most likely beneficiary to pick up the pieces.

Yo Philly at 4/1 rounds out the TrackWiz top three with a 55.00 rating for the reliable Jamie Ness barn, with Martin Chuan in the irons. Ness is a consistent presence at Delaware Park, and when he sends a first-time starter or lightly raced type to the gate, they're usually fit and ready. The avg speed figure of 52 is modest, but in a field this spread out below Dream Eagle, Yo Philly's connection advantage makes her worth including in any exotic ticket.

Midsummer Mo at 5/2 is the morning-line second choice and earns that respect with a 60.02 rating — the only other horse in the field above 57. Martin Chuan gets the call for trainer Steve Epley, Jr., and an avg speed figure of 56, tied for the field's best, suggests this one can press or lead in a five-furlong sprint. If Thisishowwedoit draws into traffic in a field this size, Midsummer Mo has the speed to steal the race on the front end.

Regal Miss Lily at 8/1 posts a 57.29 rating — third-best in the field — for trainer Flint W. Stites, with Ricardo Chiappe in the irons. The avg speed figure of 56 matches the field's top number, which means the raw pace ability is there even if the overall rating trails the leaders. In a thirteen-horse turf sprint where traffic and positioning can scramble the result, a horse with elite closing speed and a double-digit price is exactly the type you want in your trifecta.

Vino Bella is the value bomb of Race 8 at 8/1 with a 79.79 rating — essentially the co-leader with the win pick when you look at the numbers side by side. Julio A. Hernandez handles the mount for the Simone barn, and a 20% career win rate over what looks like a solid sample keeps her very much in the mix. If the race sets up for a closer and the front-runners get into a speed duel, Vino Bella is the most dangerous horse to land late at a price.

Yes Picnic draws the rail at 2/1 for the Jamie Ness barn with Martin Chuan up, and an eye-popping 50% career win rate is the first thing that jumps off the page. The 67.13 rating trails our top two, but horses who win half their starts tend to find ways to be competitive even when they aren't the best on paper. The inside post at one mile on the dirt is historically favorable at Delaware Park, and Yes Picnic's winning habit makes her a reliable show piece.

Shaft's Bullet at 6/1 is the live contender most bettors will overlook chasing the even-money top pick. A 74.00 rating and a 33% career win rate — the best among the supporting cast — make Emanuel Rosario's mount for trainer Gary Capuano a genuine threat. The avg speed figure of 54 actually nudges ahead of the favorite, which means if Speedyness has any off-day, Shaft's Bullet is sitting right there to cash.

Howgreatisnate at 6/1 for trainer Andrew L. Simoff with Julio A. Hernandez up completes a competitive trifecta box at the right price. The 73.51 rating is almost identical to Shaft's Bullet's, and a 28% career win rate shows consistent competitiveness at this level. In a five-horse field, trifecta plays can be efficient — keying Speedyness on top with Shaft's Bullet and Howgreatisnate underneath gives you solid coverage at live prices.

Good Willie at 2/1 is the market's choice and a deserving one — an 83.54 rating, a 25% career win rate, and an avg speed figure of 54 that's the best in the field. Carol Cedeno rides for Michael Stidham, a barn that consistently places horses in spots they can win. Good Willie is the horse to beat and will likely be bet accordingly, but our analysis puts So So a tick above — making Good Willie the natural place ticket on any exacta.

Kitty's Son at 6/1 rounds out the top three with a 71.88 rating for trainer Jose Corrales, with Emanuel Rosario taking the mount. The avg speed figure of 53 is right in the heart of the field, and while the 3% career win rate flags some inconsistency, that number can be misleading if the sample includes tougher spots. At 6/1 with a rating that comfortably clears the rest of the field below the top two, Kitty's Son is an attractive trifecta piece at a playable price.