Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 1, 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
1 1 Whiskyginandbrandy 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kalea Bay 1.20 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bullard 3.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Freedom’s Not Free 2.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Terry’s Service 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Silverado Storm 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Its a Cinch 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Enjoy It Strait 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Seven Wonders 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Jeweled Shillelagh 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Explain This Audit 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Pioneer Prince 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Bee Catcher 10.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Rimprotector 4.50 6.9 13-1
5 5 Fireman Dan 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Normandy Queen 0 0-1
4 4 Simply Enchanting 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bolt d’Vine 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Normandy Queen 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tam’s Little Angel 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Aye Candy 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Catalina Cocktail 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lemon Sushi 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Jack Sixpack 10.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Special Club 5.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Forty Niner Gold 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 In Vronsky Style 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Travelin’ Show 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Refocus 12.00 8 15-1
6 6 Petesoldfashioned 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Galland de Besos 12.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Erebus 20.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Project Leader 4.00 10.7 20-1
11 11 Piper’s Causeway 6.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mongolian Gold 30.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rowley 15.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Mongolian Champ 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Palagio 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Russells Hustle 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Daddy Justify 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Prince of Power 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Navajo Warrior 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Saltwater Cowboy 5.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Buy the Rumor 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lil Richards Bello 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Grape Nuts Warrior 20.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Law Abiding 4.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Eyes On Target 8.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Man Friday 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Hapi Hapi 20.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Moody Jim (IRE) 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 3.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Birth of Cool 10.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Hacking It Up 15.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Cardiff Crack 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mogollon Rim 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Shared Belief S.) – Shared Belief S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Muth 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 De’ Medici 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Imagination 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Indispensable 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Mc Vay 4.50 5.3 10-1
4 4 Pony Express 5.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Wynstock 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby) – Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Formidable Man 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Stay Hot 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Guy Named Joe 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Atitlan 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Gold Foot 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sketchy 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Curlin’s Kaos 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Golden River 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Artist Point 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Jarama 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Cody Boy 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bart Sip Some 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Nightbirde It’s Ok 20.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Last Call Paul 4.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Chispa Roja 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Mendelssohnszapper 20.00 10.1 19-1
3 3 Son o’ Sanpete 15.00 10.9 21-1
11 11 Royal Curlin 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 10 Mystic Spirit 3.00 1 2-1
5 4 Uncle Happy 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 5 Cathal (IRE) 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Tejon Pass 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 7 Promissio 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 9 American Glory (GB) 4.00 4.5 8-1
7 6 Grogu 20.00 6.3 12-1
9 8 Kamaina Cruiser 12.00 7 13-1
4 3 Simplexity (IRE) 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 98 Without Borders 0.00 SCRATCH
3 2 The Rabbi 20.00 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.