Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 2, 2022

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 Wudi 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Lily Poo 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Sweet Trouble 2.50 2 4-1
3 3 Nicely Curved 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Itzel 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Midnight Vow 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Suburban Prince 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zookeeper 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Top of My Game 2.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Littlebrotherjoey 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Rich Gold 4.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Taltariate 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 South Coast Route 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Argentina Cries (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Doradus 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Stop and a Tres 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Hot Rod Jimmy 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Druidic 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Top Gun Classic 8.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Lampy 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 My Amigo 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Orth 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chief Council 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Johnny Paycheck 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Tom’s X S 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Press On 2.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Billbernjoejohnick 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Antonsen 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rose Dawson 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tayet 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Trouville 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Smoothlikebuttah 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Anacapa 1.60 4.1 8-1
5 5 Speed Lane 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Aqua Julia 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dendera 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Storming Lady 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Loud Loud Music 5.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Gallovie (GB) 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 So Much Happy 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Imperial Creed 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Northern Gem 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Varoma 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Roses and Candy 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Take a Leap 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cholly 0 0-1
1 1 Nyvan 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cholly 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Bajan Bashert 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Speaking Spanglish 10.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Sassy Nature 4.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Miss Obey 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Turquoise Bikini 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Love Our Family 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Smiling Amy 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Tootufftoswallow 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Who’s Candy 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cowboy Charlie 4.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Forgiving Spirit 3.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 In Vronsky Style 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Jack Sixpack 12.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Moose Mitchell 6.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Beaudacious 8.00 8 15-1
6 6 Midnight Special 8.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Larry’s Legend 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fursace 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Three Point Oh 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Blursday 10.00 3 6-1
9 9 Sapadilla 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Agree to Settle 12.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 American Conquest 4.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Justin’s Lady 6.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Blazing Bardot 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Adam’s Creed 6.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Cat Bandit 6.00 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.