Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 1, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sophistry 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Supa Speed 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Madonna of Loreto 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Daddygaveittome 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Playscape 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Naples Gal 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 How About Pavel 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 My Perfect Wave 4.50 4.9 9-1
9 9 Twirling Light 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sea Runner 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kitty Marren 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Don’t Tell Tammo 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Leyas Candy 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 It’s My House 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Low Expectations 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Bright Leaf 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 American Farmer 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Mobou 4.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Joint Venture 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 I’m Still in It 2.50 1 2-1
6 5 Girlcanthelpit 4.00 3.5 7-1
10 9 One Arrow 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 3 Sent by Angels 15.00 4.3 8-1
11 10 Storming Gray 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 6 Cy’s Silkstocking 30.00 4.7 9-1
9 8 High Flying Gracie 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Smooth as Butter 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 7 Lookatherglide 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 4 Round in Circles 30.00 5.9 11-1
2 98 Bruins Mastery 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Girl of My Dreams 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Excelia (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Just Nails 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Make It Snow 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Headed for Om 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Gem Mine 4.00 3 6-1
9 9 Big Summer 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Uffda 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Kanthara 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Irresistible Force 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sing a Happy Song 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Champagne Camie 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Smart Kitten 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Just Is 15.00 3.3 6-1
10 9 Soul of a Warrior 20.00 4 8-1
8 8 Ryder’s Candy 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 10 Act of Serendipity 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Slam Diego 3.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Deficit Maja 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Solid Tune 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 98 Anybody’s Choice 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Pioneer Prince 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 What a Dude 5.00 1.6 3-1
8 7 Tribal 3.00 2.2 4-1
9 8 Bronko Nagurski 10.00 2.5 5-1
10 9 Pinehurst (IRE) 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 3 Vorpal 8.00 3.4 7-1
7 6 Baldoro 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Mighty Kai 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Bear Hunt 30.00 6.5 12-1
13 12 Circleofchampions 15.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Nashoba’s Joy 12.00 SCRATCH
3 98 Cupid’s Crusader 0.00 SCRATCH
11 10 Foxtrot Harry 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smiling Lady 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Loretta Lynn 1.80 2.4 4-1
6 6 Illhaveanotherkiss 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Nanci Griffith 6.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Dendera 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Stellar Cap 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Blazing Bardot 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Stein’s Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Red Cross Knight 2.00 1 2-1
10 9 Enjoy It Strait 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Law Abiding 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Nauvoo 15.00 3.4 7-1
8 7 Aurelian Man 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 6 Clooney 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 5 Tiz Tok 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Hapi Hapi 15.00 5 10-1
9 8 Flint Stroll 20.00 5.1 10-1
11 10 Upstart Yankee 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 98 Kingmeister 0.00 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.