Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 9, 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
5 5 Mr Laoban 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Capt Complicated 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Sette Stelle 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 El Gran Cuyaya 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Twirling Charlie 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Nature Ofthe Beast 10.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Social Joe 12.00 8 15-1
2 2 Finn’s Point 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shaolin 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Matoula 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Lucky Lorraine 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Rationalmillennial 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Merger of Equals 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Prussian Blue 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Sirenetta 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Save Your Tears 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gilded Ghost 5.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Hopeful Cure 6.00 2 4-1
11 11 Magnolia Road 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Wine in the Dark 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Lilli Rose 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 One Clear Moment 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Lady Raven 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Carbonel 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Allie’s Halo 12.00 5 9-1
13 13 Cape Neddick 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Lifesawindingroad 20.00 9 17-1
14 14 Whiskey and Rain 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Paul’s Tricky Tale 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Winkiwinki 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 You’re the One 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Big Ambition 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Tap N Glo 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Sea Art 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Child Proof 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Fabulous Candy 10.00 7 13-1
Sea Art 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Heavenly Appointed 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Evita 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Treasured Gem 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Invest Wisely 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Brooklyn Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Kake’s Tap Dancer 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Compass Rises 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Include the Munny 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Sergeant Molly 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Gun Runnin’ Gal 20.00 10 19-1
Brooklyn Girl 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cartwheel 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thea’s Theme 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Prospera 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Liking It Twisted 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Leviosa 8.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Calypso Ghost 10.00 8 15-1
6 6 Valuable Breigh 10.00 8 15-1
5 5 Rosy Apple 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bound by Destiny 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 R Averie Lynn 1.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Above the Limit 2.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Twirling Savi 3.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Afandi 4.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lady Zeta 6.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Castilleja 8.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Shoshanah 8.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Still My Babe 8.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Shero 10.00 11 21-1
1 1 Cora Pearl 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Camp Pendleton 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Lifespan 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Cosmic Treasure 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Night Ops 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Tiny Tin 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Fearless Fly 12.00 8 15-1
6 6 Underdog 12.00 8 15-1
4 4 Melina’s Dream 12.00 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.