Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 18, 2017

August 18, 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
3 3 Blue Anchor 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Mr. Opportunist 2.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Kaabraaj 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Karma King 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Iron Rob 4.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Aglimpseofgabby 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 New Karma 6.00 6.3 12-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 3 Gosofar 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Sir Studleigh 15.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Vegas Vic 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Desert Law 4.00 4 8-1
6 6 My Friend Tony 4.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Dial Me In 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Morgan S. 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Thank My Buddy 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Tule Fog 20.00 6.9 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
9 7 Del Mar Ann 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 8 Liar’s Smoker 8.00 3.3 6-1
13 13 Backintheacademy 0.00 5.1 10-1 Scr
4 3 An Unusual Group 3.50 5.3 10-1
3 2 Lob City 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 1 Kennedie Sky 4.50 6.7 13-1
12 10 Joyable 30.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Mint Julep Taffy 0.00 7.7 15-1 Scr
8 6 Scatterling (IRE) 15.00 8.4 16-1
6 4 Award It 6.00 8.6 16-1
7 5 Well Caught (IRE) 10.00 9 17-1
11 9 Ryder’s Starlight 15.00 9.9 19-1
5 5 Peggy Sue’s Loose 0.00 9.9 19-1 Scr
14 11 Ragazza Di Vola 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Take Charge Deputy 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Raven Creek 2.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Katzumoto 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 Nova 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Jersey’s Heat 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Fast as Cass 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 My Boo 10.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Dynamic Duo 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Campaigner 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Ministersdontparty 6.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Buck Duane 6.00 6.6 12-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
8 8 Start a Runnin 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Packin Heat 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Accountability 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Popular Kid 3.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Dr. Troutman 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 The Big Train 5.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Plate Side 8.00 7.1 14-1
6 6 Dano’s Dream 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Kings River King 4.50 7.6 14-1
5 5 Ibon 8.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Elegant Tanner 12.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Jen’s Journey 20.00 9.9 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
8 6 Hawk’s Eyes (BRZ) 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Prohibition 0.00 4.3 8-1 Scr
5 4 Pat the Bear 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Winning Causeway 12.00 5.4 10-1 Scr
7 5 London Legacy 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Nagys Piggy Bank 3.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Hackleton 0.00 6.4 12-1 Scr
10 8 Fight Thru 2.50 6.6 12-1
1 1 He’saruler 6.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Changing Karma 20.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Accelerant 0.00 8.6 16-1 Scr
13 10 Proudtobesicilian 20.00 9.6 18-1
9 7 Big Finish 30.00 10.1 19-1
11 9 David R. 20.00 12.9 24-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Green Flash H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
4 4 Richard’s Boy 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Jimmy Bouncer 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 St. Joe Bay 4.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Rocket Heat 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Guns Loaded 4.50 4.7 9-1
9 9 Krsto Skye 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Shrewd Move 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 K Thirty Eight 12.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Tribalist 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Horse Laugh 20.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Gutsy Ruler 15.00 10.1 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 3 Zap Again 1.80 1.9 4-1 Scr
6 4 Make It a Triple 2.50 2 4-1
5 3 Big Hearted 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 8 Buckner 10.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Spectacular One 0.00 6.4 12-1 Scr
14 14 The Real McCann 0.00 6.4 12-1 Scr
1 1 Shadow Op 8.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Dare to Believe 0.00 7.3 14-1 Scr
2 2 Supreme Giant 30.00 7.9 15-1
8 6 Moon Zapper 6.00 8.1 15-1
7 5 Manning 12.00 8.6 16-1
12 9 Christaki 20.00 9 17-1
9 7 Washington Road 12.00 10 19-1
4 4 Doheny Don 0.00 11.6 22-1 Scr

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.