Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Prado Road 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Secret Zipper 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Return Fire 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Sa Sa Sa 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Heavy Equipment 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Pappy’s Revenge 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Zipper Zapper 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lifespan 2.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Roaring River 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Speakerit 6.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Sunny Saint 5.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Lord Darnley 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Melina’s Dream 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sun Streaming 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 White Heat 1.80 1.7 3-1
2 2 Cundi 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Highlady 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Wilpic 3.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Maria Says So 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Eddie the Great 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Gratia Prince 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Evie’s Prince 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Joe Brains 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Just Deal With It 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Ready Reward 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 The Colora Kid 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Secret Alliance 3.00 8 15-1
2 2 David’s Prospec 12.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Honor My World 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lord Berrier 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bazoo 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Kitchen Fire 2.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Free Square 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Marvin 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Sovereign of Speed 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Spotted Bull 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ain’t Wasting Time 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Silent Malice 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 What Does It Take 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 It’s Sizzling Time 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Golden Gulley 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Krug 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mighty Meister 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Samburu (GB) 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 St Andrews 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Souper Energizer 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sue Loves Barbados 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Ready to Fly 3.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Tune In 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Blessed Arion 15.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 My Boy Paddy 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Unxpected Tiger 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gaming Soul 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Finn’s Point 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 El Gran Cuyaya 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 New Jersey Heist 2.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Discreetly Thrifty 8.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Sun of Silver 5.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 El Buffalo 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.