Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 25, 2024

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
3 3 Wicked Kitten 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Best Worst Idea 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Bacall 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Pretty Coast 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Sirdar 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Woke Up a Diva 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Energy Efficient 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Estilo Magico 6.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Runandscore 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Traffic Master 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 In the Dance 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 Award Nominated 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Noneedtoworry 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Coach Caley (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Lucky in Love 10.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Amor Salvaje 10.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Tres Francais 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Arrogates Dream 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Tooshay 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Gulf Coast Girl 8.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Thendara’s Lost 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Mischiefness 5.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 I’m the Boss of Me 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Warrior’s Ransom 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Malibu Beauty 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cats Inthe Timber 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Gone and Forgotten 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Mavilus 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Majestic Creed 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beastie Girl 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stylish Anna 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Boardwalk Fries 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Turbo Millie 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Lookin At Kisses 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Insouciant 15.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Amorica 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 La Santa Clara 30.00 11.2 21-1
9 9 Bravo Regina 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Ria Formosa 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Soleada 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Instparty 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Abundant Life 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dame Catherine 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spikezone 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brother Conway 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Sir Wellington 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Jackman 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Threes Over Deuces 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Shaft’s Bullet 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Elusive Image 0 0-1
10 10 Fortinbras 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Sanctuary 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 General J R 12.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Go Take Charge 8.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Elusive Image 20.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Return Fire 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Moonshine Runner 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Bottomless Refill 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Uwasnreddi 6.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Golden Al 15.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Hot On Your Heels 15.00 9.5 18-1
14 14 Tio Tony 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Alabama Shake 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bad Hombre 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Conspiracy Fact 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Awesome Flay 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Pappy’s Revenge 3.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Visual Artist 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Earl of Dassel 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Keen Lookin 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Run for Reagan 10.00 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.