Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 17, 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
7 7 Roaring River 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Lifespan 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Cape Hedge 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Tiny Tin 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Zipper Zapper 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Rack Gin 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Monday’s With Mike 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Whyisshesoolucky 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Abidale 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Silver Glen 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Miss Chamita 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Snappy Ride 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Heleonortiz 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Tonala 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Mayfly 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Panther Crossing 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Take the Cookies 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Trendy 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Bailintin 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 A Primera Vista 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Tiz Race Day 10.00 8 15-1
7 7 Grace Reformed 12.00 10 19-1
5 5 Navani 12.00 10 19-1
13 13 Baynham 12.00 10 19-1
12 12 Neolithica 12.00 10 19-1
8 8 Uptown Jive 15.00 13 25-1
10 10 Mexican Sugar 15.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Take a Hint 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Raise the Rent 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Detroit City 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Run Poppy 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Jean Valjean 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Comedy Act 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Swifty Devil 8.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Capt. Candy 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Delta Charm 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Every Time 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Expectations Met 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Queen Jelly Bean 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Hits Different 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Believe in Lov 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Praline Pecan 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Savannah’s Sugar 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Pink Sunset 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Harbors Dream 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Imperial King 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Golden Juan 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Shacks Way 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Spotted Bull 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Golden Candy 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Rebel Empire 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Strawberry Cone 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s a Mia 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sun Bee 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Faccia Bella 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Ragtime Belle 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Peppermint Class 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Corinna 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Compass Fire 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Izzybella 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Cricket West 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Great Faces 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kidyounot 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Social Group 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Instigated 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Never Change 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Ghostinyou 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Textpectation 12.00 8 15-1
6 6 Bermondsey 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.