Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 24, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Authentic Spirit 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Emerald Bay 0.40 1.4 3-1
3 3 Dr Ruben M 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Cano for the Win 15.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Game Warrior 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Canyahearmeknockin 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Quantum Innergy 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jessebear 4.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Court Snort 0.80 3.5 7-1
2 2 Smart Monique 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Dontmesswithtess 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Sushi Sticks 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tahoe Sunrise 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Redline 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Chasin Munny 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Baladi 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Forgiving Spirit 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Tarantino 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Ready to Pounce 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Cowboy Mike 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 She’z the Law 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Spanish Cara (IRE) 3.00 4 8-1
7 7 Golden Skyline 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Bottle Rocket (FR) 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Holly Goquickly (FR) 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Interplay 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Tahiti Iti 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Rehearsal (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Slam Diego 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Love Our Family 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Danzing Cat 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Run for My Honey 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Asian Matriarch 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Dorine’s Wild Cat 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Una Palabra 15.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Gray Frost 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Island Cruiser 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Beer Money 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Last Call London 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Invincible 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Ramathorn 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Refocus 4.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Mission Beach 2.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Lite Ranchin Kid 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Lawless World 30.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Prince Prancealot 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Perkins 6.00 1 2-1
7 6 Quick Omen 20.00 2.8 5-1
11 10 Que Bella Luna 5.00 4 8-1
9 8 Winter Snow 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 5 Savel 30.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Chase’n Kota 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Tiz Lissett 15.00 6 11-1
10 9 Memorysinthepark 30.00 8 15-1
8 7 Uptown Preacher 1.60 SCRATCH
4 3 Bajan Bashert 8.00 SCRATCH
3 98 Annie Fox 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pushiness 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Make It Snow 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Just Nails 3.00 3 6-1
8 8 Irresistible Force 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Party On Girl (IRE) 5.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Paleo’s Princess 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Ragtime Rose 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Kanthara 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Ms Brightside (IRE) 12.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Gem Mine 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Avoir 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pat O’brien S.) – Pat O’brien S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 The Chosen Vron 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Big City Lights 10.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Raging Torrent 6.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Arrowthegreat 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Senor Buscador 5.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Happy Jack 8.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 See Through It 30.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Moose Mitchell 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Glorious Life 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ghostly Act 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Highplainsdrifter 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Silver N Black 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Fight Back 4.50 4.1 8-1
10 10 Whats the Buzz 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Blame the Classic 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Wasting Aces 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Mining District 12.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 I’llhaveanotherwon 12.00 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.