Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 20, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Supermazel 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Spin 3.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Atomic Drop 3.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Wine and Whisky 20.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Big Buzz 5.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Upstart Yankee 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Taishan 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Stop and a Tres 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Stonevicious 20.00 7 13-1
1 1 Impossible Task 20.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Mitico 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dos Vicios 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tiz Tok 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smash It 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dr Ruben M 2.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Deeply Hidden 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Getaway Car 1.60 4.7 9-1
1 1 Soi Ngern 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Rank 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Anmer Hall 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dancing Rinca 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 King Apollo 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Nesso’s Lastharrah 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Please Focus 12.00 4 7-1
8 8 Mas Rapido (GB) 15.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Eddie’s Last 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Fleet Feet 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Invincible 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Good With People 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Katar 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 News At Ten (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I Don’t Get It 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mucino 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 De’ Medici 1.40 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mischelof (CHI) 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Dark Marcus 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Telos 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Gucci Boy 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Prince of Power 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 In Theory 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Soho 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Shiloh’s Mistress 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Highlands 30.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Esprit Enchante 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Charm Your World 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Shamrockin 8.00 5 9-1
12 12 She Is Romantic 20.00 5 10-1
10 10 Shin Jidai (GB) 10.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Where’s My Ring 10.00 6 11-1
11 11 Aye Candy 20.00 8.2 16-1
13 13 Only One America 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pavel’s Etoile 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 America’s Mark 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Pennypatter 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Cayucos 1.20 5.5 10-1
6 6 Empress of Grace 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Chilly Philly 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Buds N Suds 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Hot Girl Walk 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Just a Little Cynn 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Gobernadora Ely 30.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Daddygaveittome 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside S.) – Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King of Gosford (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Formidable Man 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Scatify 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 We’re in Trouble 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Island Cruiser 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 All That Glory 10.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Simplexity (IRE) 30.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Guy Named Joe 5.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Rothschild 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Blue Eyed George 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Charge for Gold 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Santarena 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Mirahmadi 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Wayne the Brain 5.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Dagger Ranch 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Schwarzmeier 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Angier 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Spearfish 20.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Brave Blend 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Chipper Me Timbers 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (San Clemente S.) – San Clemente S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Medoro 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Iscreamuscream 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sea Dancer 15.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Rascality 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Zona Verde (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Invincible Molly (GB) 15.00 4 8-1
11 11 Flattery 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Loterie (IRE) 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Omaha Girl 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Sakura Blossom 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Alluring 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Antifona (FR) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yellow Brick 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Money Run 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Thorne House 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Navy Man 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Mister Iceman 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Gypsy Tears 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Tarantino 6.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Tranche 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Middleburg 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 One Time Mark 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Fast Chaz 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Joyrider 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Rostovsky 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Bartholdy 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 The Old Nine (IRE) 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Broheim 6.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Eisenhower 6.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Fausto 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Atitlan 20.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Divisible By 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Hurricane Way 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Magnify 15.00 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.