Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 7, 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
4 4 Viking Queen 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Chloe Rose 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Murumbi 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Hightime Valentine 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Lil Annie Rose 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Lucky Lorraine 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady Gabrielle 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wicked Kitten 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Ziffy Bug 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Ladida 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Spin the Moon 8.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Apple Saucy 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Orb’s Party Girl 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 City Kiss 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Ima Silver Lady 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reckless Kelly 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Volatility 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sky Buy 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Surprisingly Sweet 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mary’s Boon 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hopeful Cure 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Nicky Jolene 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 My Girl Ginger 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sacred Thunder 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Bangkok Bob 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Staygoldponyboy 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Pay Billy 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Kakao 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Redoubtableripken 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Quahog Republic 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Arijana’s Pearl 15.00 1 2-1
12 12 Gate Song 10.00 4.3 8-1
14 14 Rapid Miss Tapit 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Reppazz 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Champlain’s Dream 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 La Fantasma 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tales to Tell 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Urban Star 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 This Country 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Sister Sola 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Spendalot 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Star Anise 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Baywatch Blonde 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Virtual 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hey Brother 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Autumns Strong Man 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Irish Hero 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Bold d’Oro 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Run Poppy 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Talkin Pharoah 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Excitable Boy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Work Hard 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Art Handler 3.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Inbound 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Final Opportunity 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Saisir Le Jour 30.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Half a League 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Zihuatanejo 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Win and Be Happy 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Fire and Knives 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Highwayman 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Thirty West 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gran Runner 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 John’s Promise 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Senate Chamber 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 If We Get Lucky 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Midnight Getaway 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mischievous Juan 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Peach Nectar 1.80 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.