Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 9, 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 Jacohare 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Flat Lucky 1.40 1.5 3-1
5 5 Spectrier 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Bold Medication 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Hollywood Closeup 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Lookin for Justice 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Little Hot Mess 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Short Ship 12.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Digital Currency 2.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Gettothstoryimdone 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Bounty Killah 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Golden Boss Lady 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Estrellis 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Lizziesluckypenny 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bramble Bush 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Vingativa 10.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Pachelbel 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Lamasco 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Liplock 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Lantern’s Candy 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Red Wind 1.80 5.7 11-1
2 2 Tak E Lady 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Ayeartoremember 10.00 6 11-1
9 9 Party Monster 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Baltasar 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shadow Box 12.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Sunset Town 10.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Heartfullofstars 2.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Sainthoodforbrian 3.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Stacks of Silver 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Semper Fidelis 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hendrickson 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Grahmalamadingdong 20.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Financial District 3.50 5.6 11-1
6 6 Crazy Odds 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Arrogant Rider 8.00 7 13-1
14 14 Travel Guide 30.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 San Andres 12.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Photo Copy 15.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Diamond Messa 8.00 10.6 20-1
11 11 Last Second Louie 8.00 12.3 23-1
12 12 Elusive Image 2.50 13.2 25-1
9 9 Duke of Dooly 8.00 13.4 25-1
4 4 Battuta d’Oro 20.00 13.5 26-1
3 3 Sette Stelle 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tiz Lord 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gentle Breeze 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Perfect Edge 8.00 4 7-1
7 7 Az Sharp 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Secret Zipper 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Independent Paul 4.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Gambe Forte 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Darvesh 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Specialagentjonson 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Bengal Cat 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Grand Park View 4.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Hot On Your Heels 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Dark Dutchess 6.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Is It Five 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Secret Saturday 4.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Mr Liam and Alan 6.00 9 17-1

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.