Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 2, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Fast Buck 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Man O Rose 1.20 3 6-1
3 3 Beer Can Man 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Sassy Nature 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Daniel’s Magic 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sky Sailing 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Annie Fox 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Lady Quicksand 20.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Dixie Blaze 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 In Without Knockin 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Kisses Required 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Roses n’ Chrome 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Vegas Charm 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cajun Gold 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Iron Man Cal 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Kale’s Angel 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Pali Kitten 2.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Artislas 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Scipio 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Westwood 15.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Karanthos 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 Treximo 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 One Summer Day 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hymnal 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Petite Ange 15.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 She’s No Angel 20.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Well Funded 10.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Normandy Queen 2.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Vibez 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Mizzyaan 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Tahiti Iti 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Fire Ban 10.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Bolt’s Broad 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ang N Ash 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Certitude (FR) 2.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Marinas Tina (IRE) 5.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Princess Midnight 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Ketonia (FR) 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Precipice 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Strikingly 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Cameron Slough 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Real Good Deal S.) – Real Good Deal S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 12 Shady Tiger 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Tequila Talkin 20.00 1.6 3-1
11 10 Oobubbakakayo 30.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Final Storm 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Prince Prancealot 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Stay On the Fence 20.00 4 8-1
9 9 Last Call London 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Curlin’s Kaos 6.00 4.4 8-1
12 11 Capo Luigi 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Pure Madness 3.50 6 11-1
7 7 Donnie the Chiro 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Mio Bambino 30.00 7.3 14-1
10 98 Known Idea 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Upcharge 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Delta Dawn 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Helga Brandt (IRE) 3.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Everything Bugs Me 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Lovin’ On the Run 4.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dangerous Affair 10.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Sophisticate 5.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Love Alive 20.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 God’s Favor 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Chrome Dessert 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Moonlight Tryst 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Bajan Bashert 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Wishes to Riches 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Hollywood Penny 15.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Smiling Amy 30.00 4 8-1
10 10 Annie’s Hope 8.00 4 8-1
12 12 Noble Runner 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Proceedtotheroute 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Tiz Lissett 15.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 A Toast to Lanie 8.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Quick Omen 12.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Lita Way 15.00 7.4 14-1
14 14 Perkins 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Betty Pack 6.00 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.