Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 4, 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
1 1 Claw 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Positively Awesome 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Pepe and Heywood 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Overbearing 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Breithorn 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Wild Caramelo 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Drone Swarm 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Seiver 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Louise Brooks 4.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Constitutionalrage 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 My Jo Jo 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Qia 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Boardwalk Fries 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Animal Princess 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Ariana Valentina 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Model Behavior 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Colette’s Spirit 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 Grass Cutter 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stand United 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Estilo Clasico 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Little Henry 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Elusive Image 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Vegas Playboy 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Catchhimandfreehim 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Run Rocky Run 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Cape Cod Summer 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Cup Match 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 My Big Drama 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Seax 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Up for It 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Delta Charm 4.50 2 4-1
11 11 Expectations Met 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Reckless Kelly 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Apple Shake Shake 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Tequesta 10.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Bandonarun 10.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Queen Jelly Bean 12.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Racing 12.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Classy Slew 12.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Believe in Lov 12.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Lady Lancer 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wild Army Brat 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Lonelyhearts 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Blome 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Deeds of Love 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Goodbye Kyle 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Sansa Ariel 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Call Wil 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Capt. Candy 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 The Judge and Jury 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Bam Bam Blu 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Filigree 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Kitchen Fire 10.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Nichiren 10.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Mr. Cash 10.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Bomboloni 10.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Sam Stormy 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Nottoway 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Roaring River 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 My Beau 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Litigant 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Sutton Valley 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Therisastormbrewin 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Noon Time Gem 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Lord Darnley 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Classy Solution 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Shimmering Light 15.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Pointer 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Monday’s With Mike 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Strong Headed 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Two by Two 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Buffalo Shuffle 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Borgobythesea 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Great Faces 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Redeem Eddie 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 American Unity 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Jammin Still 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.