Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 5, 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
4 4 Father Glado 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sidney’s Bid 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Spectrier 4.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Ruthenian 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Andrez Conquist 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 El Patojo 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Speargun 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Ubiquitous 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Never Satisfied 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Bazoo 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Trepat 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Fox Red 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Shanghai Superfly 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Lucky as a Seven 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Rack Gin 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eldest Son 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Assume Nothing 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Goodafternoonoscar 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 April Fools Andy 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Rush Center 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Caughtandcollected 10.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Coronova 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Titoschangedmyluck 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Daily Briefing 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Chica Rabiosa 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Creme Caramel 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Nurse Rachett 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Miss Loyalty 10.00 8 15-1
3 3 Ravenel 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Oui Madame 10.00 8 15-1
8 8 A Bit Bad N Boujee 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Divine Promise 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Lancer 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Bounty Killah 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Best Worst Idea 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Vana Bright 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Medb 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Bandonarun 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Believe in Lov 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Savannah’s Sugar 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fast Breakin Cash 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Tune In 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Dreaming of Gerry 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Super Constitution 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Dee Jay 8.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Stonecoldwarrior 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Last Romance 8.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Loose Ends 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mainline 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Systemic Risk 5.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Kingdom Queen 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 All About Me 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Flirtini 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Practicality 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Emirates Affair 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Tam Char 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Quantico Creek 10.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Pageant Princess 12.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 West Abbott 12.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Prove My Love 12.00 7.3 14-1
14 14 Euphima (ARG) 15.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Got Any 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Grand Spun 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Catalena 4.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Circle of Courage 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Dune Jumper 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Leaping for Candy 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Purrfect Dani 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Coco Puff 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 She So Cool 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Ojitos Bellos 15.00 9 17-1

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.