Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Delaware Park – Racing News and Analysis for May 13, 2026


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Delaware Park — May 13, 2026 Quick Reference Card

Fast main track, partly cloudy, mid-60s. Post positions 4–7 favored in routes; rail can be a liability in sprints if sealed. Pace collapse likely in contested route races.

Race 1 — 1 1/10 Miles | Claiming $7,500 | F&M

Luminous Secret (7) is the top selection dropping into a soft spot against a weak field. As The Bell Toles (6) is the main threat pressing or stalking throughout. The rest are 15-1 across the board; Eloper (4) is the only longshot worth a trifecta look if the pace collapses.

Race 2 — 6 Furlongs | Optional Claiming $16,000 | F&M

Alyvia Mavis (1) gets the top call from the rail with sharp connections in a three-way co-favorite battle. Nit Witness (4) and Vanaka (3) are the co-equal threats from solid middle posts. The Nambo stablemates Sweet Summer Love (5) and Sweet And Feisty (6) are worth including in trifectas as pace wildcards at 12-1.

Race 3 — 1 1/10 Miles | Claiming $5,000 | NW2

Collection Day (7) is the top selection from a ground-saving post in a ten-horse field with a likely contested pace. Majestic Tiger (9) is the co-equal second choice and a legitimate threat if he avoids a wide trip. Strategist (1) at 8-1 is the best secondary value; include Artwell (3) and Hardy Choice (8) in trifecta/superfecta wheels at low cost.

Race 4 — 6 Furlongs | Maiden Claiming $25,000 | F&M

Line Of Frost (5) is the top play on the strength of a high-profile jockey booking that signals a live chance. Blues Music (2) is the morning line favorite and figures as the primary pace threat and exacta partner. Miss Mo Town (1) and It's Nancytime Now (3) are the best trifecta fillers; Golden Ellie (4) at 12-1 is the only longshot worth a token exotic inclusion.

Race 5 — 7 Furlongs | Optional Claiming $8,000 | NW2

Broadcaster (5) is the clear top choice controlling pace from a comfortable middle post. Heaven Street (8) is the main stalking threat and second choice despite the wide draw. Amusing Mischief (9) at 5-1 is the best value play if the pace gets genuinely contested; Protege (3) is a secondary trifecta option.

Race 6 — 7 Furlongs | Maiden Special Weight | F&M

Blame And Fortune (6) is the card's top value play at 5-1 on a standout trainer angle in a competitive MSW field. Beauxbatons (4) and Red Beach (5) are the primary threats from ideal posts. Sassy Sangria (8) and Dream Eagle (1) are worth trifecta inclusion; Lizzy Liz (2) at 20-1 appears outmatched.

Race 7 — 7 Furlongs | Allowance NW2L | F&M

Echo Juliet (2) gets the top call from a clean post in a five-horse field with sharp connections. Chatelot (4) is co-equal on the morning line from a perfect inside-out post and is equally dangerous. Parametric (1) and Embrace The Moment (3) are both live at 3-1; box all four in the trifecta and include Panchita (5) at 15-1 in superfectas only.

Race 8 — 7 Furlongs | Claiming $7,500 | NW2

Borz (1) is the value selection at 4-1 from the rail with a top jockey in a manageable seven-horse sprint. Essentially Fast (2) is the morning line favorite and the most logical exacta partner. Twelve Nelson (7) is the trifecta closer; Palace Revolt (3) and Sweet Winner (4) are secondary exotic fillers at fair prices.

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