Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 16, 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
3 3 Rebel Joke 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tuna N Stamps 1.80 1.1 2-1
6 6 Unxpected Tiger 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Morales Little Kid 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Union Park 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Sun of Silver 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mean Tweets 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jest Above 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Father Glado 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Touch Code 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Duck Ducky Goose 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Wootdareitis 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 I Am It 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Papa Jimmy 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 He’ssosubtle 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Code Name Brody 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Starship Gotham 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Lawlessness 10.00 7 13-1
4 4 Im Your Papi 10.00 7 13-1
6 6 Power (BRZ) 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Inchon 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Orange Juice 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Nightscape 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Taporical 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Drinkin N Dreaming 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Hoya 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Oligarch 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Laddie Dance 12.00 9 17-1
2 2 Devine Flameaway 12.00 9 17-1
Inchon 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mo Traffic 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Tipsy Girl 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Touisset 3.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Jess’s Gypsy Girl 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Ritabook 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Penny Polka 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mission Man 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Parkerness 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Wrecking Ball 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 King of Song 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Rush Center 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Coronova 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Big Louie 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Praline’s Cat 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Sam Stormy 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Out of Towner 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Andrez Conquist 20.00 11 21-1
King of Song 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 St Andrews 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ain’t Wasting Time 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Awesome Launch 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Brett’s World 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Greyzer 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Stacks of Silver 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 My Danny Boy 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Appendage 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Seax 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Estilo Favorito 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Cape Cod Summer 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Cup Match 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 My Big Drama 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Bukovel 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Vegas Playboy 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.