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Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — August 7, 2026

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Race 15Concealed CarryML 2/112:20 PM EDT

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Delaware Park rolls out a nine-race Friday card under partly cloudy skies with temperatures pushing 87°F. The heat is on, and so is the competition — every race on the book is contested on the main dirt track, which means pace scenarios and trip handicapping are going to matter all afternoon long.

It's a claiming-heavy card with a pair of Maiden Special Weights mixed in to keep things interesting. The distances range from a quick five-furlong sprint in Race 7 all the way out to a mile and 70 yards in Races 1 and 5, so there's plenty of variety for bettors who like to play different parts of the card. TrackWiz has full ratings on all nine races — let's break down what you need to know before the first post.

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Race 1

12:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

One horse stands well above the rest on TrackWiz ratings in this one-mile dirt claimer, but there's legitimate depth in the middle of the field that could make the exotics interesting.

win5Concealed CarryML 2/1

Concealed Carry (5) is the clear class of this field with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 — more than 30 points clear of the next-best horse. Trained by Jamie Ness, who knows how to spot his horses in the right spots, and jockey Martin Chuan gets the call. The 2/1 morning line feels right for a horse that leads this field in average speed (54) and whose overall profile screams 'best bet.' At that price, there's no reason to overthink it.

place1Twenty One KidML 8/1

Twenty One Kid (1) opens at 8/1 and posts the second-highest rating in the field at 58.45, making Angel Cruz's mount a clear overlay in the place spot. The career win rate of 11% isn't flashy, but in a race where you're looking for horses to run into the money behind a dominant top pick, this one has the numbers to get there.

show8RapidityML 8/1

Rapidity (8) rounds out the TrackWiz top three with a rating of 57.87, nearly matching Twenty One Kid and giving Brittany Scampton a live runner at 8/1 morning line. That average speed of 52 keeps her competitive against this field, and at double-digit odds she's worth slotting into trifecta tickets as a show hedge.

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Race 2

12:52 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Kick Startness looks like a standout in this one-mile dirt claimer, but a trio of horses bunched in the mid-to-high 50s on rating could scrap hard for the remaining spots and make the place and show payoffs worthwhile.

win5Kick StartnessML 9/5

Kick Startness (5) is the most dominant win profile on today's card through two races, posting an 88.83 TrackWiz rating alongside a 25% career win percentage — the highest win rate in this field by a wide margin. Trainer Jamie Ness and jockey Martin Chuan connect again here, the same tandem we're backing in Race 1, and they clearly have the horse in the right spot. The 9/5 morning line makes this a short-priced play, but the separation in rating justifies it.

place6Seeking UnityML 5/2

Seeking Unity (6) brings an 18% career win percentage — second only to Kick Startness in this field — and a rating of 57.81 that puts her right at the top of the chasing pack. Cipriano Gil navigates the six-hole and this kind of horse with a solid win rate fits perfectly as an each-way companion to the top pick.

show4Final DramaML 7/2

Final Drama (4) has the highest TrackWiz rating among the trio clustered in the 57s at 57.72, and Jesus M. Rios pilots her from the inside draw. A 15% career win rate adds credibility to the show projection, and at 7/2 on the morning line she offers fair value in the third slot of your trifecta.

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Three races are unlocked for every reader today, and they're a solid cross-section of the card. Concealed Carry opens the day in Race 1 — a mile and 70 yards of dirt that should sort out stamina from speed. Our top rating of 88.54 at a 2/1 morning line makes this one of the stronger value alignments on the card. Race 2 brings Kick Startness onto the scene at 9/5, another dirt miler with a nearly identical TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — that consistency across back-to-back races tells you the top of this field is competitive and worth watching closely.

Race 3 is where casual bettors might want to pay attention: Maximus Princess opens at 10/1 in a Maiden Special Weight mile, and while the morning line screams longshot, our rating of 76.88 reflects a genuinely live contender in an unpredictable field. MSW races — where no horse has won before — are the wild cards of any card, and this one has upset written all over it. The free picks today aren't just about chalking up favorites; there's real betting texture here.

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Race 3

1:24 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

A wide-open maiden special weight at a mile on dirt — maiden races are notoriously unpredictable, but one horse stands out as a surprising overlay given the morning line doesn't reflect her TrackWiz rating at all.

win4Maximus PrincessML 10/1

Maximus Princess (4) is the TrackWiz top pick at a whopping 10/1 morning line, and that disconnect is exactly the kind of overlay our analysis loves to surface. She carries the highest rating in the field at 76.88 — nearly 20 points clear of the second-best horse — and posts an average speed figure of 53 among a field full of first-time starters or horses showing zeros. Jose Corrales sends out Angel Cruz, a reliable combination in a spot where trainer intent matters a lot in maiden company.

place1AwardML 5/2

Award (1) is the morning-line favorite at 5/2 and brings a solid 57.50 rating for the H. Graham Motion barn, one of the most respected training operations in the Mid-Atlantic. While the lack of a recorded average speed figure means we're relying more on the TrackWiz model than raw Beyer-style numbers, Motion's horses typically show up ready, especially on debut.

show7Springtime DivaML 7/2

Springtime Diva (7) rates third in the field at 55.83 and is trained by Keri Brion, who also saddles Misses Boots in this race — a trainer with multiple runners can signal confidence in both, but the morning line of 7/2 suggests Brion's camp may lean toward Springtime Diva. Vincent Cheminaud takes the mount, and the combination of rating and barn support makes her a solid show-ticket inclusion.

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Race 4

1:56 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Two horses rated in the 80s go head-to-head in a one-mile dirt claimer, setting up what could be a match race at the top — but the morning line says one of them is a big favorite, creating a clear class standout to beat.

win4CheeseML 3/1

Cheese (4) tops our win list with an 87.08 rating despite closing at 3/1 on the morning line, a slight underlay to the chalk but justified by the data. Emanuel Rosario picks up the mount for W. Thomas McMahon, and with an average speed of 52 and an 11% career win rate, the horse has the consistency profile of a claimer that fires when asked. In a field where the favorite carries heavy public money, Cheese represents the smarter play at better value.

place2Sugar PrincessML 6/5

Sugar Princess (2) is the 6/5 morning-line favorite and second in our ratings at 80.57, and she's clearly earned that chalk status with a 17% career win percentage and an average speed of 53 — best in the field. Francisco Martinez riding for Jorge Diaz is a reliable local combination, and even if Cheese beats her, Sugar Princess figures to be right there for the exacta.

show7Juicy HannaML 8/1

Juicy Hanna (7) is the sleeper in this race at 8/1, sitting third on our ratings at 60.10 with a 15% career win rate that is actually better than several horses above her on the morning line. Ronaldo Rodriguez takes the mount for Martin Hinckson, and this horse projects as a sneaky show price that could pay well if the top two run each other into the ground.

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Race 5

2:28 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A loaded starter optional claiming field goes a mile and 70 yards, with the class standout drawing a middle post and a pair of intriguing second-tier horses lurking at overlaid prices.

win5SynergismML 2/1

Synergism (5) is our top-rated horse at 88.54 — matching the best mark we've seen on today's card — and carries a remarkable 33% career win percentage that separates him from every other horse in this field. Trainer Jamie Ness makes it three appearances today, and Martin Chuan is aboard again, giving the Ness-Chuan duo three shots to cash on August 7. The 2/1 morning line is fair for the class of the field, and the average speed of 54 checks out well against the competition.

place10Getaway PalaceML 6/1

Getaway Palace (10) is a genuine overlay in the place spot at 6/1, carrying a 74.73 rating and — crucially — the best average speed figure in the field at 55. A 21% career win rate for Christopher Seale's barn is nothing to dismiss, and Julio A. Hernandez has won on horses like this before. If Synergism gets into any trouble or the pace scenario shifts, Getaway Palace has the speed to be right there.

show6Expecting a WinnerML 4/1

Expecting a Winner (6) rounds out the TrackWiz top three with a 72.52 rating and a 20% career win rate that speaks to consistent competitiveness at this level. Jose A. Batista rides for William Downing, and the average speed of 54 matches the front-end horses well enough to suggest this one will be in the mix into the far turn. At 4/1, the show price may not be huge, but the trifecta spot is well-earned.

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Race 6

3:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The morning line tells one story in this nine-horse dirt claimer at a mile, but our ratings flip the script — the horse at 7/2 rates significantly higher than the 5/2 chalk, making this a prime value-hunting race.

win9Kitty's SonML 7/2

Kitty's Son (9) is our top-rated horse at 86.35 despite opening at 7/2 morning line — a meaningful overlay against a field where the public may be drawn to other names. Emanuel Rosario picks up the mount for Jose Corrales, and an average speed of 54 leads this group. The 6% career win rate is modest, but TrackWiz ratings account for more than raw win percentage, and the overall profile here points strongly upward.

place4Tall CottonML 5/2

Tall Cotton (4) is the 5/2 morning-line favorite and rates second on our list at 82.48, with a 22% career win percentage that is among the best in the field. Luis M. Ocasio rides for Michelle Castillo in what looks like a horse well-suited to this distance and class level. Even if Kitty's Son beats her, Tall Cotton is the type that makes the board consistently, which is exactly what you want in a place pick.

show6Fairfield BayML 6/1

Fairfield Bay (6) slots in third on our ratings at 66.72 with an 18% career win rate — comfortably above the field average — and Joshua J. Radosevich gets the mount for Justin J. Nixon. The 6/1 morning line makes her one of the better show values on the card today, and her average speed of 52 fits the pace picture in a race that could set up for closers.

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Race 7

3:32 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Dirt

Italy looks like the horse to beat in this five-furlong dirt maiden special weight, but Brikeli's raw speed figures give the chalk something to think about, and Lux at 6/1 is the kind of horse that makes exotic tickets interesting.

win4ItalyML 3/2

Italy (4) tops our ratings at 89.27 — the highest single-horse rating on today's full card — and Michael Stidham is one of the better trainers when pointing a horse at a five-furlong debut sprint. Martin Chuan rides and has the 3/2 morning-line mount, which means the public is already on board. The average speed of 55 is solid, and in a maiden field full of unknowns, that combination of elite rating and respected connections makes Italy our most confident pick of the card.

place2LuxML 6/1

Lux (2) brings a 69.96 rating and an average speed of 54 — matching several horses in the field — at a 6/1 morning line that represents genuine place value. Justin Rivera's runner gets Jesus M. Rios in the irons, and in a sprint where pace can get hot early and leave horses vulnerable late, a horse rated this well at this price is exactly who you want underneath.

show5BrikeliML 9/5

Brikeli (5) is worth noting for one standout stat: an average speed of 57, the highest mark in this entire field by two points. Kyle M. Horlacher trains, Gavin Ashton rides, and the 9/5 morning line signals strong public support. Our ratings slot her third at 58.67, but that raw speed number suggests she has the ability to press the pace and make life uncomfortable for Italy if the fractions get honest.

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Race 8

4:04 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A sharp six-furlong dirt claimer features two horses rated in the mid-to-high 80s dueling for favoritism, with the public split between them — the ratings give a clear edge to one side of that argument.

win4All I DoML 9/5

All I Do (4) posts an 88.83 TrackWiz rating — tied for the top mark in today's card — and backs it up with a stunning 40% career win percentage, the best single win rate we've seen across all nine races today. Cipriano Gil rides for Michael V. Simone, and an average speed of 54 is right in line with the competition at six furlongs. The 9/5 morning line is short, but horses that win 40% of their career starts have earned short prices.

place6Sweet Honey BeeML 5/2

Sweet Honey Bee (6) is the public's second choice at 5/2 and rates second on our model at 84.46 — a legitimate threat to All I Do, just not quite enough to overtake her in our analysis. Kevin Gomez rides for Ashley Stees, and while the 9% career win rate is modest, the TrackWiz number reflects more than historical win rate alone. This one fits perfectly in the place slot and could easily flip the exacta if All I Do meets any trouble.

show5Rules for ThreeML 7/2

Rules for Three (5) sits third on ratings at 62.42 with an 18% career win rate and a 7/2 morning line that reflects reasonable public respect. Deirdre A. Quinn takes the mount for Arthur O. Agostini, and an average speed of 52 keeps her competitive against this group at the sprint distance. She's the kind of show horse you include in trifectas when the top two are close on ratings and either one could slip.

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Race 9

4:36 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Closing out the card, a five-and-a-half furlong maiden claimer on dirt gives us a solid top three on ratings with legitimate separation from the rest — a good trifecta-capping race if you've been building through the card.

win7PaintmymasterpeaceML 2/1

Paintmymasterpeace (7) tops our ratings at 88.54 — the same elite threshold we've seen from multiple top picks today — and comes in at a fair 2/1 morning line for trainer Kieron Magee and jockey Jose A. Batista. The average speed of 54 leads the field alongside Baby Rasta, and in a maiden claiming sprint where early speed often controls, this horse's profile sets up well. No career wins yet, as expected in a maiden field, but the model loves the overall package.

place6Ray of LovML 3/1

Ray of Lov (6) is a compelling place pick at 3/1, rating second in the field at 78.22 with an average speed of 53 that profiles as a genuine closer type in a race where early pace could soften things up. Emanuel Rosario picks up the mount for Nesvil Hernan Bailon, and this combination of live jockey and a horse rated this clearly above mid-field makes the place spot a strong play.

show2Baby RastaML 4/1

Baby Rasta (2) comes in third on our ratings at 70.62, and that average speed of 55 — the highest in the field — suggests this is a horse who may want to be on or near the lead from the break. Angel Cruz rides for Michael V. Simone, the same trainer behind All I Do in Race 8, and at 4/1 morning line Baby Rasta is a worthy show inclusion who could also steal the race outright if the pace sets up right.

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It's a workmanlike but beatable Friday card at Delaware Park. Concealed Carry and Kick Startness anchor the free plays with strong TrackWiz ratings, while Maximus Princess offers the kind of longshot intrigue that keeps the Pick 3s interesting. Italy's 89.27 rating in Race 7 makes that sprint one of the most compelling standalone bets of the day. For pace scenarios, exotic strategies, and the full nine-race breakdown, subscribers have everything they need — good luck out there.

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