Delaware Park Picks & Predictions — September 10, 2026

Chowser draws the bulk of the public money at 7/5 and will be tough to beat for the show spot at minimum. The 65.76 TrackWiz rating is third-best in the field, and Paco Lopez — one of the best riders in the Mid-Atlantic — keeps the mount for Jorge Duarte, Jr. The average speed figure of 53 is competitive, and this horse is likely to be forwardly placed throughout.

Lino's Fire offers a touch of value at 6/1 morning line in what could be a contentious pace scenario. The 52.71 TrackWiz rating and 11% career win rate aren't flashy, but Wilfredo Corujo gets the mount and the horse's average speed of 52 keeps it within range. In a wide-open supporting cast, Lino's Fire is the type that can sneak into the exotics at a price.

Keep Her Happy is the morning-line favorite at 3/1 and rates second on our model with a 56.67 score. Raul E. Mena picks up the mount for Michael E. Gorham, and the average speed figure of 53 is in line with the top of this field. In a maiden event where pace can be chaotic, an experienced-looking runner with the second-best rating makes plenty of sense underneath.

Tap You Are It adds a wrinkle as a double-digit morning-line runner at 6/1 with a 51.67 TrackWiz rating and the top average speed in the field at 54. Edgar Villasmil gets the call for trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter, who also saddles Lucky Ticket — having multiple horses in the race can sometimes indicate a yard with strong opinions about readiness. At 6/1, there's enough value here to include in the show slot of multi-race tickets.

Vicky Royal at 4/1 is worth including with a 55.00 TrackWiz rating and Paco Lopez in the irons for Lindsay Schultz — the jockey alone makes this worth a second look. The 52 average speed is the lowest among horses with a figure in this field, but the Lopez factor and the ratings proximity to Captain Cody suggest this one will be running late. A nice place play at a price that still offers some value.

Ready Set at 9/2 gives us a legitimate third option at a fair price, posting a 54.17 TrackWiz rating that slots neatly between our top two picks. Jevian Toledo in the saddle for Brittany T. Russell is an intriguing angle — Toledo has won on this circuit and Russell has a history of placing horses in spots they can succeed. Without an average speed figure available, there's some uncertainty, but the rating and connections keep this firmly on the radar.

Last Flag Flying at 10/1 is the most interesting value play on the card in this race, carrying a 25% career win rate and a 60.72 TrackWiz rating that sits comfortably clear of the mid-pack. Charlie Marquez picks up the mount for Chuck Spina, and the average speed of 53 keeps this horse in range. If you're building a vertical ticket, Last Flag Flying as a place option at double-digit odds is the kind of play that pays.

Oak Brook Lady is the other public favorite at 2/1 and brings an eye-catching career win percentage — though the small sample size behind that number warrants some caution. The 58.33 TrackWiz rating is third-best in the field, and an average speed of 55 is the top mark among all starters. Cecily Evans rides for McLean Robertson, and speed figures like that in a 6-furlong dirt sprint often translate directly to early position and finish quality.

Alrasikh at 9/2 is the most attractive underneath option, posting an 80.88 TrackWiz rating for Victor Carrasco, Jr. with Jose A. Batista in the irons. The 11% career win rate is modest but not alarming in a turf route where the field is this competitive. An average speed of 53 is right in the mix, and at 9/2 there's value to be had if this horse can hold second in a race that sets up for closers.

Red Sky Morning rounds out the picks at 7/2 and brings a 67.63 TrackWiz rating that's solidly third in the field. Julio A. Hernandez has been active and effective for trainer Michael Dini, and the 15% career win rate is respectable in a starter optional claiming context. In a large field on a turf route, pace can scatter the field and create opportunities for horses like this to sneak onto the board.

Calling On Heaven is the morning-line favorite at 7/5 with a 78.55 TrackWiz rating and the top average speed figure in the field at 55. Martin Chuan rides for Keri Brion, a trainer with a reputation for placing horses well in maiden company. This one is tough to beat on paper and makes complete sense as a place play — the slight knock is simply that our model prefers Crazy Miles at a better price.

Gallant Creek at 8/1 is the longshot worth including in the show position of any exotic ticket. The 59.62 TrackWiz rating is third-best in the field, and Edgar Villasmil for trainer Kelly Lynn Deiter — who also enters Tap You Are It in Race 4 today — suggests an active and engaged barn. In a seven-horse maiden field where the top two draw all the attention, Gallant Creek at 8/1 on the morning line could offer real show-parlay value to end the card.