August 31, 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | American Currency | 5.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Here Is Happy | 12.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Playing Through | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Midnight Run | 2.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Uh Oh Baby | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Colormemoney | 3.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Zippy Groom | 5.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Swiss Skimmer | 4.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Private Terrace | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Veronica Bay | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Papercoversrock | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | I’m No Patsy | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Trinitys Turn | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Forbidden Command | 6.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Paddy Jean | 3.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Sweet Treat | 12.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Tiz Bailee | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Mag the Mighty | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Specter | 5.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Dorita’s Candy | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Ourroseofthenile | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Vegastruck | 6.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ciao Bella Rosa | 5.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Unlucky Hillary | 8.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Squared Squared | 5.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Liberation | 20.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Wheresthemoneyjack | 15.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Hank the Tank | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Braddock | 2.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Rafter One | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Pick One | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Cleanup Hitter | 6.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Fire to the Wire | 6.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Candy Swirls | 15.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Ragazza Di Vola | 20.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 5 | Tammy’s Window | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Zuzanna | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Spinyatta | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Red Livy (IRE) | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Looking At Thelake | 5.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | War Moccasin | 5.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Simmy’s Temple (GB) | 4.50 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Super Patriot | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Bella Style | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Smiling Tigress | 10.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Sharona Sunset | 4.50 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Into Rissa | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Pulpit Rider | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sing a Solo | 3.50 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Streak of Luck | 10.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | California Jewels | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | It’s About Alex | 6.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | Scr |
| 8 | 8 | Star of Kobol | 5.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Indriya | 12.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Watch This Cat | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Long Hot Summer | 2.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 6 | Snow Cloud (IRE) | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Lajatico (GB) | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Belvoir Bay (GB) | 3.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | Colonial Power | 8.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Kenzou’s Empire | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | House of Troy | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 14 | 14 | Hard Arch | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 3 | Gato Dolce | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Cool Hunter | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 13 | 13 | Empire Ruler | 2.50 | 6.3 | 12-1 | Scr |
| 12 | 12 | Teamplayer | 0.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 4 | Bow and Arrow | 5.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Press Game | 30.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tuviah | 20.00 | 11 | 21-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 2 | True Force | 15.00 | 11.5 | 22-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Sooner Boomer | 10.00 | 12 | 23-1 | Scr |
| 8 | 7 | Rolls Royce Deal | 8.00 | 12.5 | 24-1 |
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.