Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 5, 2023

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
Mission Beach 0 0-1
2 2 Bigredsandribeyes 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dagger Ranch 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Ocala Kid 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mission Beach 2.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Ambiguous 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Stay Hot 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Next Level 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Annie’s Song (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Canam Gal 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Keychain Girl 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bella D 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Teen Drama 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Rakassah (IRE) 1.80 6.7 13-1
8 8 Gypsy Lynn 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Dancing Soul 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Duchessofbayridge 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Colette’s Joy 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Betty’s Song 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Anacaro 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Poetica 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Jensco 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Lisa’s Nonno 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lucky for You 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Practica Cat (CHI) 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Smoothlikebuttah 10.00 5 10-1
7 7 Angel Nadeshiko 10.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Justique 2.50 5.8 11-1
8 8 Doinitthehardway 3.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Yuki (CHI) 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Kristi’s Tiger 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Johnny Paycheck 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Defensor Fortis 5.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Maxville 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Seattle Surf 20.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Chrome to Riches 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Eddie’s Last 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Infiniteexperience 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Centre Circle 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Sure Prospect 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Aviator Nation 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 9 Pretty Rena 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 La Paloma Blanca 3.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Copper Bo Ten 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Warren’s Show Bizz 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Exclusively Noble 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mimsy 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Queen P 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 98 Mama Skip 0.00 SCRATCH
7 7 She’s All Mine 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Artemis Star 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Geezer 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 My Man Bags 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 I’m Dr. O 6.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Meesh 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sawasdee 5.00 5 9-1
1 1 Billy’s Bet 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Hijo Galante 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Roy Hobbs 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 Let’s Acclimate 4.00 6 11-1
4 4 Gypsy Tears 15.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Beaudacious 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Alpine Thunder 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cowboy Charlie 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Rachel’s Coach 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Hulk 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Carpe Bellum 8.00 1.5 3-1
10 9 Got Thunder 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sippin N Kissin 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Keen to Go 3.00 3 6-1
7 6 Ko Samui (IRE) 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 De la Luna 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 7 Take Charge Curly 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 98 Frost Alert 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Circle the Moon 12.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Reign Over Me 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (California Dreamin’ S.) – California Dreamin’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bally’s Charm 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kings River Knight 1.80 2.3 4-1
7 7 Jimmy Blue Jeans 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Carmelita’s Man 4.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Indian Peak 5.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Larry’s Legend 15.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 None Above the Law 8.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Bang for Your Buck 15.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Royal ‘n Rando 15.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Hacking It Up 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Clement L. Hirsch S.) – Clement L. Hirsch S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Adare Manor 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Fun to Dream 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Desert Dawn 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Kirstenbosch 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Elm Drive 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Irish Patsy 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Tiergarten 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Precocious Times 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Picture of a Lady 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Precious Baby 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 In Your Face 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Tickle My Fancy 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 De Joria 6.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Norah’s Princess 10.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 R Swirvin Girvin 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.