Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 31, 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
6 6 Unbridled Sass 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tested Positive 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Dorothy’s the Boss 4.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Grand Spun 6.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Fessin Up 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Jimmydabook 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stavros 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Sporting the Gold 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Big Brook 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Dangerous Mind 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Paynted Thunder 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Sagamoose 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 White Lilacs 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 No Valla 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Bali Kuta 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Gennie Highway 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Dry Well 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Amazon Queen 8.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Glossamer 12.00 8 15-1
9 9 High Vibes 12.00 8 15-1
8 8 Grand Arrow 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Tak E Lady 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Raise the Rent 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Defend 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Money Song 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 The Sicarii 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Bazoo 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Redeem Eddie 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Brooklyn Girlee 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Expectations Met 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Nancy Spain 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Queen of the Mud (IRE) 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bossy Diva 8.00 5 9-1
9 9 Sundog 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Reppazz 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Queen Jelly Bean 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Believe in Lov 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Yeloma 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Remember Me 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Lubu 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Super Fabulous 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ninetyninecarats 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Navani 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Just Great 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Little Crybaby 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Regal Kingdom 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Who’s Counting 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Absam 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Artemus Bridge 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Semper Fi 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Strong Headed 8.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Nautilus 8.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 King Tsunami 8.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Lacco Ameno 10.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Treasure Tails 15.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 McSteamy 15.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Bold Licorice 20.00 13 25-1
13 13 The Colora Kid 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Doin’ittherightway 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Curlin’s Thrill 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Political 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Camp Pendleton 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Rock Solid Golfer 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Textpectation 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Monday’s With Mike 10.00 7 13-1

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.