Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Delaware Park – Racing News and Analysis for September 23, 2026


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Delaware Park — September 23, 2026 Quick Reference

Fast track expected under mild, partly cloudy skies. No bias reported; route races favor stalkers, sprints favor inside-to-middle posts. Trainer Michael Simone is the dominant barn angle of the day with entries in Races 3, 4, 5, and 7. Pascacio Lopez and Jamie Rodriguez are the key riders to follow throughout the card.

Race 1

Fratellone (4) is the clear top choice at 2-1 with a strong rider-trainer pairing suited to the two-turn distance. Lucky Larry (6) and Drop Me A Dime (8) are the logical exotics fillers, with Lucky Larry (6) the more likely pace threat and Drop Me A Dime (8) the best closer in the field. Moral Power (1) is worth a token at 8-1 if pace gets hot.

Race 2

Kwan (6) is the play at 2-1 with a nationally regarded trainer and the meet's top rider — treat as a confident single. Hey Sara Yougotit (1) and Misseleanor (2) are the natural exotics backup as a barn pair who should be used together underneath. Nance's Notion (4) is a reasonable 8-1 trifecta inclusion.

Race 3

Collection Day (5) is the Simone barn single at 2-1 with the meet's top rider and current hot form as the primary angle. Good As He Gets (1) and Final Drama (7) are legitimate 4-1 threats for exacta coverage. Kerness (8) at 6-1 is the best exotic value in the race as a closer if pace heats up.

Race 4

Mom Esterina (10) is the 2-1 morning-line choice despite the wide post in a large eleven-horse field. She's A Canny Lass (1) is the main threat at 4-1 from the Simone barn with a structural rail advantage in the sprint. Kazillion (6) and G G's Treasure (5) at 8-1 are the best trifecta fillers in a field where the superfecta is the primary wagering vehicle.

Race 5

Megan's Honor (5) is the Simone barn single at 2-1, with stablemate Nano Man (1) likely to set the pace and set up a perfect stalking trip. Federal Exchange (2) at 3-1 is the primary outside threat and deserves exacta coverage. Rob The Rich (3) and Harbor Of Gold (6) are the best 8-1 to 10-1 trifecta options.

Race 6

James (5) is the stronger of the two 2-1 co-favorites given the Grade 1 trainer pedigree and top rider pairing — treat as the anchor of the afternoon. When We Do We Do (4) is the logical exacta partner at the same price. Wholelotoftrouble (6) at 4-1 is the most natural trifecta alternative in a compact six-horse field.

Race 7

Delray (3) edges Bourbon N Lace (1) as the preferred co-favorite at 2-1 based on trainer record in route races for fillies and mares. Miss Interpatation (4) at 8-1 is the best value play on the card — the Simone-Lopez combination in a six-horse field at that price is a clear overlay. Luminous Secret (5) at 6-1 and Ginger Girl (2) at 4-1 round out trifecta coverage.

Race 8

Three Polks (7) is the 2-1 favorite to close the card, though the outside post in a seven-horse sprint is a concern. Combat Hoofs (6) at 3-1 is the most dangerous challenger with a slightly better post and an active barn behind it. Miss Neo (3) at 5-1 from a favorable inside post is the best value in the closing race.

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