Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 20, 2023

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, speed ratings, recency, 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) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Don’t Annoy Me 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Purrfect Dani 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 La Santa Clara 2.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Tough Game 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Paul’s Tricky Tale 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Job’s Not Finished 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Seanow 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Great Go Go 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Prince Filip 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 W W Springtime 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 The Sicarii 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Bachelor Pad 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Rebel Empire 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 My Big Drama 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Double O Otto 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Define 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Pop Socks 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Bushwick Bruiser 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Rudy S. 8.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Factum Love Style 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Three O One 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 El Buffalo 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Elusive Image 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Captain Khozan 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Carico 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Master Oogway 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Entrust 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Catalena 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Coco Puff 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Circle of Courage 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Merger of Equals 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 She So Cool 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Dorothy’s the Boss 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bermondsey 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Redemption 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Great Faces 6.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Redeem Eddie 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Creative Cloud 20.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Jammin Still 12.00 11 21-1
2 2 Artemus Bridge 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Borgobythesea 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Strong Headed 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Joe Phillips 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 The Skipster 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 American Unity 1.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Shady Munni 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Deeds of Love 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Army Brat 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Half a Chance 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Blome 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Miss Lonelyhearts 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Goodbye Kyle 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nichiren 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mr. Cash 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Filigree 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Capt. Candy 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Lord Berrier 5.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Big Louie 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Speargun 4.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Mystic O’Shaunesie 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Bam Bam Blu 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Court and Spark 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Positively Awesome 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Claw 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Shackle Cat 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Breithorn 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Pepe and Heywood 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Litigant 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Overbearing 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Shimmering Light 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 My Beau 8.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Bourbon Mission 5.00 SCRATCH

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.