Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 25, 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
Showers 0 0-1
5 5 Power Connection 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lee’s Baby Girl 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Rio Del Sol 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Showers 0.60 3.4 6-1
3 3 Two Bar 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Worth Looking 0 0-1
9 9 Yes He Can 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Smarty Nose 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Slew’s Joy 6.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Marks Hip 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 C’Mon Man 3.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Worth Looking 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Royal Halo 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Call My Banker 4.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Alexis S 12.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Vicente’s Shadow 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Red On Sunday 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Capital Outlay 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Danzing Forest 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Afternoon Nap 3.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Drive for Show 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 The Scent 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Desert Rocket 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Make It a Large 6.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Who Is Pavel 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s My Flame 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gracie’s Big Day 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Tammo 3.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 Stanford Holiday 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Skylight Ride 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Zoe’s Candy 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Empress Lorrayne 6.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Just a Little Cynn 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Unbridled Bride 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 8 Impeachalot 12.00 1 2-1
3 2 Double Jab 10.00 1.3 3-1
11 9 Supernal 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Zip Om 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 3 Donnie the Chiro 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 5 McGregor Lake 15.00 4.4 8-1
14 11 Galland de Besos 15.00 4.5 8-1
7 6 Belly Up 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 4 Irish Royalty 10.00 5.4 10-1
12 10 Joe Don Looney 6.00 6 11-1
8 7 Chick’s Dig It 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 98 Moon Ice 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Petesoldfashioned 0.00 SCRATCH
2 98 Stay On the Fence 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Perfect in Gray 10.00 1 2-1
11 10 Beau Soleil 15.00 1.5 3-1
10 9 We’ll Do It Live 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Ur in Trouble 2.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Rose of Jericho 20.00 2.5 5-1
12 11 Princess Is Olivia 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Anna’s Wish 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Bella Vienna 30.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sky Sailing 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 8 Ifuaintfirsturlast 15.00 7 13-1
8 7 Cheeky Gal 8.00 SCRATCH
7 98 Ace Ace Baby 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Handy Dandy 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sydney Street (GB) 8.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Bee Catcher 8.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Midnight Jostar 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Moody Jim (IRE) 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Fly the Sky 20.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Vanzzy 20.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 3.50 8.8 17-1
1 1 Spirit Maker 5.00 9 17-1
10 10 Reckless Spirit 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rancho Bernardo H.) – Rancho Bernardo H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sweet Azteca 0.40 1 2-1
1 1 Tom’s Regret 10.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Anywho 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Chismosa 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Irish Wahine 30.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Vitalera (CHI) 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Ascendancy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Caribbean King 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Legitimate Target (GB) 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Quality Wins 2.50 2.2 4-1
10 10 Captain Choochies 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Quintecents 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Nuclear 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Big Juanito 10.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 The Old Nine (IRE) 6.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Sir Maximus 15.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Mysterious Husband 12.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Travail 12.00 11 21-1

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.