Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fabulous Candy 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Always Connected 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Out of Luck 2.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Boh’s N O’s 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bootsy’s Merlot 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 She So Cool 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Killargue’s Girl 15.00 7 13-1
7 7 My Jo Jo 12.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Kestenna (GB) 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Borgobythesea 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Positively Awesome 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Pistol Or Shotgun 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Star Weaver 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Rahmer 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Rockin Freebee 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Minxzhippsdontleye 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Spotted Bull 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dreaming of Abba 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Payout Ratio (IRE) 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 By the Glass 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Heybackatcha 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Put a Rock On It 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Honorable Chill 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 April April 20.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Neon City 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Spatial Reality 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 My Blessing 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 On Another Level 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 She’sallatwitter 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Artistic Reason 0 0-1
8 8 Angelus Warrior 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Artistic Reason 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Heffner 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Ghost Stalker 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Uncle Water Flow 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Greyzer 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Wynn Giant 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Zipper Zapper 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hoya 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bourbon Express 5.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Mungo 2.50 2.4 4-1
9 9 Starforce 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Cesnola 6.00 5.7 11-1
14 14 Bali Riddim 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 I Wanna Rock 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Johnny From Boston 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Brave Sand Rider 20.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Walker’s Gap 20.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Scorestosettle 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Downpatrick 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Miztergrandcentral 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 St Pete’s Passion 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 O’Conner Sunset 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 He’smyhoneybadger 1.80 1.7 3-1
7 7 Point Dume 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Scaramouche 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Tuskegee Airmen 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Dontmesawithme 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Alwaysinahurry 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Uninvited Guest 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Napoleon’s War 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Simovitch 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Possiblemente 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Lure Him In 2.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Ocean City 3.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Tissa 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Legendaire 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 General J R 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sidney’s Bid 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Rudy Rudy Rudy 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Brush Rush 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 On the Chill 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Bad Henry 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sette Stelle 10.00 7 13-1

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.