Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Delaware Park – Racing News and Analysis for September 19, 2026


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Delaware Park — September 19, 2026 Condensed Picks Report

Mild September conditions with a firm-to-good turf course; confirm surface at scratch time. Inside posts favored in turf routes; neutral draw in dirt sprints.

Race 1 — 6f Dirt, $8,000 Claiming (12:34 PM)

Gonzalo (2) is the top selection as the morning line co-favorite in a pace-pressing role. More Power (3) is the primary backup, with Sharon's Prince (4) as the preferred closer if the front end duels itself into trouble. Seasonal Love (7) at 8-1 is worth a token exotic inclusion if you expect pace fireworks.

Race 2 — 1 Mile Dirt, $25,000 Optional Claimer (1:06 PM)

Close The Gate (4) is the top play backed by the strongest trainer-jockey combination in a compact five-horse field. Rocketeer (3) gets the nod over stablemate Richeztoo (2) based on the jockey edge. Yes I Will (1) at 5-1 is a worthwhile saver given the trainer spotlight this week.

Race 3 — 1 1/8 Miles Turf, $16,000 Optional Claimer (1:41 PM)

Bonfiglio (1) is the selection, combining the best post draw in a 12-horse field with a top-tier rider. Daw Samaa (6) at 6-1 is the primary exotic threat backed by a sharp trainer angle, with Metatron (3) at 5-1 offering excellent value from another inside post. Don't Copy Me (12) at 8-1 is the longshot to sprinkle in trifectas despite the wide draw.

Race 4 — 1 Mile Dirt, $7,500 Claiming, Fillies & Mares (2:14 PM)

Chelsea Wall (1) is the best win bet of the card, pairing a leading trainer with a top rider from the rail in a dirt route for fillies and mares. Classic Ballad (3) at 3-1 is the main alternative, with Miti Fast Flower (6) rounding out the trifecta. Winkiwinki (7) at 8-1 with an experienced rider from the outside is worth a small saver.

Race 5 — 1 3/16 Miles Turf, $20,000 Optional Claimer (2:46 PM)

Ironsides (5) is the top selection at 2-1, representing a reliable trainer-rider combination with pace flexibility in a nine-horse turf route. Sky's Not Falling (3) at 4-1 offers the best value among the secondary choices with a favorable draw, and Cloud Music (8) at 4-1 deserves each-way consideration. Chuck Adams (1) at 10-1 from the inside rail is the best longshot play on the card.

Race 6 — 6f Dirt, $20,000 Optional Claimer, Fillies & Mares (3:14 PM)

Pink Rose (2) is the top selection as the shorter-priced of the Padilla-Preciado trainer double, with Don't Listen (1) at 3-1 offering slight value as the preferred reverse exacta play. Braquet (5) at 4-1 is the best alternative for bettors fading the stable pair, representing solid value in trifectas. Boxing the trainer double in the exacta is the core wagering strategy here.

Race 7 — 1 1/8 Miles Turf, $20,000 Optional Claimer, Fillies & Mares (3:55 PM)

Racey Ruby (1) is the heavy favorite and a difficult fade from the inside post in a seven-horse turf route; use as a Pick 3 and Pick 4 banker. Americandreammaker (5) at 2-1 is the only realistic upset threat, with Tongue Twister (7) at 5-1 rounding out the trifecta. Chilling Factor (2) at 10-1 with a top rider is worth superfecta inclusion.

Race 8 — 6f Dirt, $16,000 Maiden Claimer, Fillies & Mares (4:30 PM)

Velveteen (3) is the top selection, closing the card with the Kravets barn's best entry paired with a rider who has been productive all afternoon. Ivey My Love (5) at 2-1 is equally credible and should be boxed with Velveteen (3) in the exacta. Sassy Sangria (2) at 4-1 and Molly The Cat (4) at 6-1 complete the trifecta coverage.

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