Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Daddy Justify 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Broadway Unions 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Navajo Warrior 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mongolian Gold 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Mongolian Max 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bolt’s Treasure 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Co Heart 0 0-1
7 7 Mo Gold 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 News At Ten (GB) 3.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Please Focus 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Irish Corn 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Oscar Joy 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Seismic Spirit (IRE) 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Tranche 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Going Deep 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Zoe’s Candy 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Co Heart 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Daddygaveittome 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Kapalua Ride 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Interplay 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Everything Bugs Me 3.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Sophisticate 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Cailin Dana 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Spanish Cara (IRE) 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Holly Goquickly (FR) 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Bolt’s Broad 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Petite Ange 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Anitanewmercedes 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nauvoo 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Speed Grazy 1.80 3 6-1
5 5 Druidic 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Spiritual Advisor 2.50 5.9 11-1
1 1 Windribbon 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Curvino 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Video Review 2.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Game Warrior 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Broski (IRE) 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Unbreakable Trust 6.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Tariff 20.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Cano for the Win 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Comininalittlehot 15.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Smartier 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Muscled 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lonesome Stew 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bartholdy 1.60 2.9 5-1
2 2 Hondo Crouch 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Fifth Street 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mischelof (CHI) 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Jerry’s Spirit 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Let It Ride S.) – Let It Ride S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 King of Gosford (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Heart Headed 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Sketchy 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Grogu 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Siennois (IRE) 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Promissio 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Take Me To Church (IRE) 3.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 British Isles 12.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Sine Qua Non 15.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 American Glory (GB) 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Devil Among Us 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honeymoon Suite 3.00 4 7-1
6 6 Letshaveonemore 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Rogue Son 2.00 6 11-1
5 5 Always On Cay 8.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Kahuna Magic 5.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Bonus Tornado 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Erebus 10.00 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.