Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 22, 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 Living in Style 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nami 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Divine Promise 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Lady Lancer 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Bootsy’s Merlot 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 La Macchina Rossa 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Boh’s N O’s 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Survival Rose 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ade 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 In My Memories 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Simsara 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 No Need to Ask 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Feel the Bolt 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Gogo Boots 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Payout Ratio (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Krone 10.00 1.2 2-1
12 12 Cloudy Bay 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Brown Suga Babe 10.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Mischiefness 12.00 3 6-1
13 13 Momma’s Lino 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Expecting a Winner 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Believe in Freedom 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Go Margie Go 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Memento Mi 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Missawlet 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Killargue’s Girl 30.00 10.4 20-1
5 5 Grace Reformed 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Momma Kim 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Royal Whisper 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sea Art 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Winkiwinki 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Take Charge Chloe 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Bound by Destiny 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Confirmed Genius 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ramiel 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zimri 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Swiftlet 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Hidden Motive 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Surfside Moon 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 City Time 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Batter Up 3.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 America’s Honor 5.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Aeonian 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Dude Affright 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Sacred Thunder 1.40 SCRATCH
9 9 Tom’s Gold 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Tabby 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blaze On 1.60 1.7 3-1
3 3 Irish Maxima 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Susan’s Mule 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Deeds of Love 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Gracie Diamond 15.00 4 8-1
4 4 Could Be a Cougar 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Union Suit 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tiki Bar 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Atlas Strong 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Juniper Juice 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Downtown Katie 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Pure Magic Girl 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Chicken Parm 8.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 That’s My Cat 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Memphis Showboat 5.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 My Thoughts 20.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Blonde Samaritan 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Diva Ready 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Honor Cat 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Six the Hard Way 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Stylish Anna 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 My Boss Lady 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Incontrovertible 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Nurse Rachett 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 She So Cool 5.00 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.