August 3, 2017 Del Mar Horse Racing Picks.
Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.
Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.
Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.
Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.
RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Summer Buddha | 15.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bullet Express | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Mr. Hale | 2.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Pumpkin Star | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mystical Image | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Looks Good N a Tux | 3.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | Chocolate Coated | 3.50 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Slim Fit | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 2 | Unlucky Hillary | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Danuska’s My Girl | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Just Mine | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Life of Illusion | 4.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | West Coast Bias | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Cho Has Zip | 8.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mag the Mighty | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Miz Tianjin | 20.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Snowdust | 10.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Onzaway | 3.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Boldest Vow | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Bee Sweet | 4.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lion’s Luck | 12.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Liberation | 12.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tribal Roar | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Braddock | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Special Story | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Burn Me Twice | 3.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Informality | 3.50 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | Bold Determination | 4.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Summer’s Burst | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Isee It in Hiseyes | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Unobtainable | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ministertomyheart | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 3 | Virghazi | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Optic | 5.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | La Premiere Etoile | 4.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Ready to Hula Lula | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Secret Thorn | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Winemenow | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tuscany Beauty | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Journeyonthemove | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Merrily Merrily | 3.50 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Lemonaideen | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Red Stich | 6.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Be a Lady | 20.00 | 9.8 | 18-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Kristo | 2.50 | 1 | 2-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 2 | General Ike | 5.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Jonny’s Choice | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 3 | 3 | Sense of Glory | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Ike Walker | 4.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Pioneerof the West | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Kristi’s Copilot | 3.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Captain Call | 5.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Gold N Bold | 15.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 7 | 6 | Spiritual Warrior | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Majestic Journey | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Accreditation | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Insubordination | 3.50 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Spend It | 6.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Unnamed Source | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Thermopolis | 3.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Save Ground | 20.00 | 10 | 19-1 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.