Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 24, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boy Magic 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Night Out 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Play Like a Raven 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Willy D’s 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Beyond Reproach 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Jiggery Pokery 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shea D World 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Mantaketheblesings 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Prince Fred 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Factor U and Me In 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Living in Style 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Insouciant 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Killy Start 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Bravo Zulu 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Sing Scat 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Irish Kitten 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Mosalah 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Bossyness 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Grand Arrow 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Water Witch 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Waterworks 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Sacred Union 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Prussian Blue 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cloud Music 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Captain Quint 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Collection Day 3.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Super Constitution 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Filigree 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Brother Showtyme 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Way too Early 1.80 1 2-1
12 12 Red Hot and Blue 5.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Trope 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Creole 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Racing 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Apple Shake Shake 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Graceful Union 10.00 6 11-1
9 9 Volta d’Oro 10.00 6 11-1
11 11 Bounty Killah 12.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Sweet Princess 12.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Blonde Samaritan 15.00 9 17-1
10 10 Vana Bright 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Carroll Girl 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Ragtime Belle 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Chorus Girl 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Peppermint Class 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Practicality 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Bella Paloma 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Flirtatious Lass 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mainline 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Michele M. 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Systemic Risk 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Scamper Along 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Murph 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Lady Lancer 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Truly Ambitious 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 First Rule 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mogalu 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Hidden Warrior 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Sutton Valley 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Overbearing 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Pepe and Heywood 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Meru 10.00 8 15-1
5 5 Apache 10.00 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.