Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 23, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Parkerness 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Golden Skull 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Collect Redemption 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mr. Cash 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Finally Captured 6.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Cold Feet 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Top of the Mint 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Another Lulu 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Call Me Maestro 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Trophy Room 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Seeing Red 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Edward Madden 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Blind Eye 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Mintenon 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Photo Copy 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Winged Foot 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Toro Forward 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Pavoni 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Bali Riddim 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Shellback 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Henderson 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Factum Love Style 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Principe 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Cajun Lady 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 She So Cool 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Coco Puff 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Suzy Q the Queen 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Dorothy’s the Boss 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Purrfect Dani 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Crimson Lille 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Harper’s Do 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jaylee 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 College Try 5.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Chez Soleil 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Peace Fire 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Fire At Midnight 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Allie’s Halo 10.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Magnolia Road 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Search 12.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Bounty Killah 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Best Worst Idea 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Opinionated 15.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Kirrabon 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Bionic Kat 30.00 14 26-1
4 4 Sea Image 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Epicurean 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Reiterate 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Aferdita 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Boss Like Beth 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 My Super Sally 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Liking It Twisted 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Thea’s Theme 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Q F Seventy Five 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Swan Lake 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 It Can Be Done 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Smithwick’s Spice 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Fast Breakin Cash 8.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Supremacy 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Greatheart 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Wow Whata Summer 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Tough Tickets 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 McSteamy 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Saranac (FR) 15.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Hurricane Andrew 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hidden Warrior 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Strike Me Down 3.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Taco Bean 4.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 He’s a Shooter 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mr. Briggs 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Classy Solution 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 His Royal G 12.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 My Beau 15.00 10 19-1
4 4 Litigant 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Crownedcountcristo 15.00 10 19-1

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.