Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 3, 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
2 2 Doin’ittherightway 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Apache 2.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Pylon 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 First Rule 4.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Kefi 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Saponara 6.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Catch My Vibe 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chica Chuck 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Taporical 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Luis Alberto 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Honest Rogue 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Wild Alex 1.80 3.3 6-1
6 6 Lee Alejandro 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Epicurean 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Nothins Free 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Snow Forecast 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Luckbealadytonight 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Some Is Nine 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Reiterate 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Cup of Life 8.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Dune Jumper 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Berks 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 No Sabe Nada 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Helium 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Wish for Peace 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mischief Afoot 1.80 5 9-1
5 5 Irish Cork 2.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rugelach 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mo Bills 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Chez Soleil 20.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Treasured Gem 3.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Graceful Union 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 In Her Cups 30.00 6 11-1
14 14 Best Worst Idea 30.00 6 11-1
10 10 Gun Runnin’ Gal 20.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Evita 6.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Keep It Sweet 15.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Volta d’Oro 8.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Blonde Samaritan 20.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Sweet Princess 12.00 13.5 26-1
3 3 Pink Sunset 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Touchdown Montage 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grand Macallan 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 The Great Gazoo 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Alpha Whiskey 1.80 2.2 4-1
6 6 Bright Forecast 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Texas Ted 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sevier 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mystery Mo 2.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Scoop Dawg 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Award Nominated 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Coronova 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 My Danny Boy 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Onlygodcanjudgeme 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Brother Brad 3.50 6.3 12-1
5 5 Sea Ghost 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Edward Madden 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Call Me Maestro 2.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 Super Quality 1.60 2.7 5-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 15.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Pressing Concern 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Jokemeister 8.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Another Lulu 5.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Southern Lad 10.00 8 15-1

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.