Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 31, 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 Usha 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Boujee Beach 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Margarita Girl 2.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Non Compliant 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Magale 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Gemadini 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Grace by Faith 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Magic Account 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Big Cheeseola 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Pat’s Paddock Pick 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Mr. Big Heart 10.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Pineapple Juice 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Jonas’ Dream 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Billy’s Bet 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Carol’s Comic 30.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Pop d’Oro 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Spiritist 30.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Street Humor 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Top Gun Classic 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Beer Money 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Middleburg 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Spycatcher 2.50 1.3 2-1
12 12 Nation 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Andreadytorumble 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Joyrider 4.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Crazy Cavalier 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Malibu Rocks 4.50 5.7 11-1
7 7 English Icon 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 American Only 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Brave Blend 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Spearfish 20.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Broheim 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Glandford (GB) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Torrey Pines S.) – Torrey Pines S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Grand Slam Smile 8.00 1 2-1
3 2 Hope Road 0.80 2.3 4-1
7 6 Nothing Like You 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 1 Soho 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Desert Rhapsody 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 7 Back On Track 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 4 Omaha Girl 15.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Simply Enchanting 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association) – Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 5 Master Piece (CHI) 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Balnikhov (IRE) 3.00 2.7 5-1
8 7 El Encinal (ARG) 10.00 3 6-1
5 4 Rockemperor (IRE) 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 98 There Goes Harvard 0.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Balladeer 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 I’m a Bad Boy 1.20 1 2-1
10 9 Charmz Away 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 2 Keep Dancin Nick 15.00 4.7 9-1
11 10 Speedy Wilson 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 7 Drop the Bit 30.00 6.6 12-1
9 8 Dancing Dillon 20.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Got’m Cot’m 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 3 Frank Bullitt 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 5 Gozer 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 6 Three Georges 12.00 7.2 14-1
12 11 Hothead 6.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Sir Tom 0.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Whiskyginandbrandy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pure Madness 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dont Fight the Fed 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Yo Time 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Lord Tripping 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 McGregor Lake 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Size Does Matter 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Takes Three 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Dazzle the Command 30.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Capo Luigi 30.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Stylishlyacclaimed 6.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Haywood 20.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Big George 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Big Spin 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Moon Ice 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fast Draw Munnings 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Scatify 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Free Again 20.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ultra Power 3.00 4 8-1
2 2 Passarando 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Bright Leaf 4.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Dual Threat 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Tesoro 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 El Rey Dorado 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Better Than Gold 12.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 McLaren Vale 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Green Flash H.) – Green Flash H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mo Gold 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 8.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Motorious (GB) 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Sassy Nature 15.00 3 6-1
12 12 Turn On The Jets (IRE) 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Fast Buck 15.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Star Racer 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Daniel’s Magic 12.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Johnny Podres 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Noble Reflection 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Connie Swingle 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Fanduel Racing Pacific Classic S.) – Fanduel Racing Pacific Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dr. Venkman 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Reincarnate 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Katonah 8.00 2 4-1
1 1 Il Miracolo 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Full Serrano (ARG) 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 There Goes Harvard 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Mixto 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 None Above the Law 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Adare Manor 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Del Mar Mile S.) – Del Mar Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Du Jour 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 First Peace 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Conclude 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Lammas (GB) 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Almendares (GB) 10.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Exaulted 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Astronomer 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Halfway Line (GB) 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Irideo (ARG) 20.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Flashiest 20.00 10 19-1

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.