Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 10, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pink Ace 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Song of Shadows 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 House of Magic 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Quicklikeabunny 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Blonde Bombshell 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Camp Bashors Candy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pleaseusetheportal 0 0-1
6 6 Des Doigts 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Pleaseusetheportal 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Nesso’s Lastharrah 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Veritas Aequitas 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Southern Slang 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Rojo Pequeno 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fact Or Fiction 30.00 4.4 8-1
8 98 Nurcan 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pens Street 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Morning Addiction 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Jacrodra’s Devil 12.00 2 4-1
3 3 Agreetodisagree 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Blossoming 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Beachgrass 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Lucy L 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Roses R Blue 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Dallas Alice 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 B B Gun Bullseye 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Zzyzx 30.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Aspirational 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Mr. Chivas 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Buraq’s Reflection 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Impeachalot 3.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Gantry 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Capital Outlay 4.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Special Club 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Stolen Treasure 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Cussin N Fussin 12.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Halo Uncle 12.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Gentlemen’s Club 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Donnie the Chiro 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ballymun 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Post Facto 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nauvoo 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Star Prospect 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Dos Vicios 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Thirsty Pappy 5.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Trusty Rusty 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Goldenspa 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Jerry Jeff Walker 10.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Wrong Spot 15.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Circle the Moon 15.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Tiz Tok 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Please Focus 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Castleknock 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Acquired Class 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Silent Sunday 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Cruzin Man 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Rolling On 4.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Marks Hip 12.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Rachel’s Coach 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Mendez Mile 20.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Johnny Drama 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stay and Scam 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Danzing Cat 4.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Everlys Girl 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 She’s Bulletproof 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Fried Asparagus 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Trouble N Paradise 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Flymetothemoonbaby 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Roubaix 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cane Creek Road 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Our Silver Oak 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mongolian Wind 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Dominant Soul 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 Derecho Dandy 2.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Chasin Munny 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 New York Dreams (GB) 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Light Fury 10.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Daniel Sun 12.00 9 17-1

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.