Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 17, 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
1 1 Free Drop Bach 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Morales Little Kid 10.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Wemby 2.50 4.6 9-1
9 9 Inbound 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Dudewithaname 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 On the Chill 10.00 5 9-1
10 10 Plenty of Time 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Duke of Dooly 5.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Sleipnir 10.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Blackwater Falls 20.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Sette Stelle 20.00 7.8 15-1
Wemby 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Termsofengagement 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Judge and Jury 1.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Takeschargesmiling 3.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 American Law 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Run Poppy 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Threethirtythree 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Genghis 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Happy Tappy Tim 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blame Catalaya 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Nami 10.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Amirati 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Stephanie My Love 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Dantastic 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 R Averie Lynn 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Cora’s Choice 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Illusion of Hope 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Fabulous Candy 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Water Witch 20.00 6.8 13-1
Happy Tappy Tim 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Staygoldponyboy 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Replevin 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Hawkstone 4.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Son of Honor 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Smuggler’s Gold 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Batter Up 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Razorback Army 8.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Emperor d’Oro 10.00 7.7 14-1
7 7 Tested 12.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Premier Cru 12.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Midnight Ready 15.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Davola 8.00 11 21-1
Staygoldponyboy 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Borracho 1.20 1 2-1
9 9 Point Pelee 8.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Sunset Town 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Infamous Nono 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Justinspeightofit 5.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Striking Speed 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Majestic Tiger 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Bar Down Express 10.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Clever Tiger 15.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 The Colora Kid 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Callin My Name 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bright Forecast 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Running Right by U 15.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Aristocratic 6.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Mischievous Juan 5.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Bustin Shout 4.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Sustenance 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Magnificent Ride 10.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Almond Cider 20.00 10.8 20-1
5 5 Mundo Mix 8.00 11.2 21-1
2 2 Rockin the Palace 10.00 12.9 24-1
14 14 Bourbon and Ice 10.00 13.5 25-1
13 13 Makoto 20.00 13.6 26-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Dominguez 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Miztergrandcentral 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Nanga Parbat (GB) 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Bella Carmelina 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Fort Bling 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Bialystock 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Merging Traffic 30.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Art Handler 8.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Starforce 20.00 6.8 13-1
14 14 Kilkerran 15.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Oxford Union 5.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Walker’s Gap 30.00 11.8 22-1
12 12 Lilengthatcould 30.00 12.1 23-1
13 13 Voiceover 10.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spikezone 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Atomic Tone 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Absolute Grit 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Boss Tweed 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Chuck Willis (IRE) 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Printrack 4.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Chief Ron 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ginger Girl 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tavin 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Doctor Abbie 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 She’sarollingstone 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Kiss Me Hardy 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Carroll Girl 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Boss Like Beth 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Principia 8.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Salagadoola 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Endless Reign 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Half a League 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Johnny From Boston 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Honor the Cross 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Carry Grant 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 St Pete’s Passion 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Bayou Justice 2.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Be Tha Judge 3.00 8 15-1

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.