Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 20, 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
6 6 Princess Peanut 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dark Dutchess 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Intolerant 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Molly Malone 2.00 3 6-1
1 1 Wicked Spice 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ladida 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Marcus Junius 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Touch Code 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Keranos 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 First to Last 4.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Define 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Appendage 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Distorted Times 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Blind Eye 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bali Rolling Tide 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Shellback 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Morales Little Kid 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Ray’s Gone Astray 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Praline Pecan 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Inbound 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 I Wanna Rock 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Alboroto 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 High Stakes 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Last of Bad Boys 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Oliver 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Seiche 4.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Conspiracy Fact 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Deep Faith 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Instigated 3.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 I Am That I Am 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Tiny Tin 8.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Spectrier 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Awkward Pause 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Father Glado 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bustinupishardtodo 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Call Me Maestro 12.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Trophy Room 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 8.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 My Eagle Soars 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Hop and Scotch 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Sir Smoak 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Princely God 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Sloe Gin Biz 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Una Luna 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Waterworks 12.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dia de Sol 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 My Boss Lady 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Inside the Box 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Elegant Taste 8.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Summer At the Spa 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Kitten With a Whip 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Raise Your Game 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 High Vibes 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 D’lightful Summer 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Gee Wiz 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Living in Style 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Insouciant 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Catalina Cruzin 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 My Two Sophia’s 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Between Dreams 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Moon Me Again 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Daily Briefing 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Del Rey Dolly 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Prospera 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Cup of Life 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Playera 12.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Salsa Rita 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Nurse Rachett 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Bryce’s Philly 20.00 SCRATCH

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.