Delaware Park Picks: Grade 3 Delaware Oaks (6/13/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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The racing action from Delaware Park on Saturday features the Delaware Oaks. @HandicappingT3 has all the Delaware Park picks for the entire card!

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Delaware Park Picks: Grade 3 Delaware Oaks (6/13/2026)

Delaware Park Picks: Grade 3 Delaware Oaks (6/13/2026)

Delaware Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $37k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 GOLDEN EIB MICRPHN (6-5): Best Bet of the Card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #8 GLOWS IN THE DARK (10-1): Underneath. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 SISTER SUPREAM (4-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
  • #4 CASTAGNA (7-2): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #6 with #2,1 with #6,7

Exacta: 6 / 8,2

Delaware Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:54 PM ET; Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 NIT WITNESS (8-5): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
  • #1 BAHA SECRET (2-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #4 RITABOOK (5-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 BERTIE'S CAUSE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 4,6

Delaware Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 MCCRAKENS GHOST (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #7 MAD BANKER (8-5): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 MR. RIPPLE (9-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #4 ESCAPE KEY (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 2,4

Delaware Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:02 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $38k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 KERNESS K (2-1): Top Pick. Top connections on the circuit with Hazlewood and Ness. Fits well with this group.
  • #9 EASY ACTION (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
  • #4 RUNAWAY JACK (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #5 IKIGAI (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 9,4,5

Delaware Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $66k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #6 ALAKAN (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 EMPIRE OF GLORY (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #12 CELTIC FLAME (9-5): Major Player. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #11 PARKES (6-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 12 – 11

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 1,11

Delaware Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Alapocas Run Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #2 HAILEYSFIRSTNOTION (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #1 QUINT'S BREW (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Boyce puts this one in with a chance.
  • #8 FULL MOON MADNESS (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Likely in the mix early.
  • #3 JUST BEAT THE ODDS (2-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Trifecta: 2 / 1,8 / 1,8,3

Delaware Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:44 PM ET; Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes $250k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

  • #3 BELLEZZA (6-5): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
  • #1 DONA CLOTA (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #4 ALLURING ANGEL (5-2): Contender. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #2 STORM MIAMI (8-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3 / 1,4

Delaware Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Obeah Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 CHASTEN (5-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 ATLANTIS QUEEN (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #1 AMALFI DRIVE (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 CASH CALL (3-2): Contender. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 2,1

Delaware Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Cape Henlopen Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 FREEDOM'S WAY (6-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group.
  • #7 VOTE NO (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #8 SOLEIL VOLANT (8-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 ANEGADA (10-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6 / 7,8,2

Delaware Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:26 PM ET; Delaware Derby $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 LITMUS TEST (3-2): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
  • #6 BIG CUDDLE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 OUT OF THE WOODS (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #5 SOVEREIGN LAW (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 6-5

Exacta: 4 / 6,3,5

Delaware Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Delaware Oaks $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 JUMPING THE GUN (8-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #6 DAZZLING DAME (5-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #9 SNEAKY GOOD (5-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #7 LUV YOUR NEIGHBOR (2-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 9 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 6,9,7

Delaware Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:34 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #3 SOUND BITE (2-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #4 PRACTICAL JOKER (15-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #9 SCANNER (9-2): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
  • #10 NO MORE KINGS (12-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Alvarado and Compton team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 9 – 10

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 4,9

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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