Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 26, 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
7 7 Apple Valley Girl 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Swift Harmony 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Pebbles B Awesome 15.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Tropical Rain Day 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Dyin a Thirst 12.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Warrens Fifi 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Recycleyourheart 2.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Promise Me Kat 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Long Legged Babs 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Newport Dreamz 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 I’lltakeitfromhere 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 9 Inner Beauty (IRE) 10.00 1 2-1
9 8 Tiergarten 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 In Your Face 10.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Vronsky Feint 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Madiha 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Ankyrah 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 7 Chasingserendipity 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Zeyaraat 15.00 6 11-1
7 6 Big Mama Sue 8.00 6 11-1
13 10 Sky Maker 5.00 7 13-1
10 98 Harper’s Gallop 0.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Platinum Diva 0.00 SCRATCH
6 98 Leopardess (GB) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gozer 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Nap 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Shea Brennan 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Three Georges 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Far Western 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Far Over Loaded 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sir Tom 2.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Whiskyginandbrandy 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Whiskeyinateacup 8.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Bro Bro 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Betheguynotthatguy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
A Day to Remember 0 0-1
5 5 Prosper 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Osage Creek 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Running Spartan 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Corso’s Pick 20.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Laugier Night (IRE) 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 A Day to Remember 2.50 4 8-1
8 8 Semper Invictus 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Andreadytorumble 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Ziskey (IRE) 15.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Chirag 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Balthazar 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 English Icon 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Mystic Spirit 2.50 1 2-1
4 3 McGregor Lake 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 4 City of Angels 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 6 Tom and Jazzy 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 9 Speed Grazy 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 8 Brazenly 8.00 4.7 9-1
11 10 Montana 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Dazzle the Command 20.00 5.4 10-1
12 98 Mobou 0.00 SCRATCH
3 98 Oubabe 0.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Crypto Ride 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Spiritual Advisor 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rimprotector 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 City Exile (GB) 2.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Seven Wonders 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 One of These Days (IRE) 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Midnight Jostar 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Explain This Audit 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Zalamo (FR) 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Lahaina Flavor 10.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Smooth Salute 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Big Bet Jafinsafa 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fleet Treat S.) – Fleet Treat S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Andiamo Ragazza 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pushiness 1.80 1.5 3-1
8 8 Stop Digging 15.00 2 4-1
5 5 Safa 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Grand Slam Smile 2.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Roberta’s Love 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Prancingthruparis 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Back On Track 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 10 Quantum Innergy 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Loretta Lynn 15.00 SCRATCH
10 98 Shamrockin 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Epione 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miz Clubcali 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 O K Rose 1.60 4.3 8-1
10 10 Last Elizabethan 20.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Glacier Rim 12.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Comanche Gal 12.00 5.6 10-1
3 3 Pippa Philipa 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Truly Magical 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 G’oro 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Made to Move 30.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 R B’s Tiger 10.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Nothing Is Forever 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Miss Will 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.