Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 27, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shania Sea 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Protomagic 2.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Nurse Rachett 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Valuable Breigh 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Moon Me Again 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Had the Notion 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Rosy Apple 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dats a Superstar 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Shemademeblush 2.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Emilia’s Legacy (PER) 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Rain of Blessing 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Sk’s Heart 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Chooselov 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Ivy Way 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Bionic Kat 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Little Mooji 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King of Dreams 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 The Skipster 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 The King Cheek 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Mr Matuschek 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Box Office Warrior 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Mission Key 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Creative Cloud 15.00 4 7-1
6 6 Dramatized 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Burgee 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Alvy 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Shady McGee (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Redemption 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Paradise Pride 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Greyzer 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Albertano 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 King Cairo 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Velvet Ghost 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sicilia Mike 8.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Bermondsey 12.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Miracle Silver 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sharp Tones 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Work Hard 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Candy Corn 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mortal Sin 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Final Opportunity 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Paynter’s Prodigy 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Honest Rogue 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Oligarch 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Patty Cakes 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Out of Sorts 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Gamestonks 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Champagne Toast 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 I Love You 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Musical Cat 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Dry Well 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Strugar 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Stonecoldwarrior 10.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Noble Fish 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Big Louie 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 St Andrews 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Golden Spoke 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lord Berrier 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Practicality 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brick Town 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Stellwagen Banker 10.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Wootdareitis 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Minister Quinn 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Edmund Fitzgerald 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 I Am It 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Duck Ducky Goose 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Pressing Concern 8.00 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.