Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 12, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ipanema Princess (IRE) 0 0-1
1 1 Free and Humble 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Luminiferous 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Havana Angel (IRE) 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Ipanema Princess (IRE) 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sherlyn Go Go 3.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Firsttimeinforever 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Redline 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mastering 1.60 1.2 2-1
1 1 Direct Line 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Cyberviking 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Kingmeister 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Taishan 8.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Brazenly 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Motown Music 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gentle (GB) 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Den of Iniquity (GB) 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Irish Rose 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 La Peer 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Strikingly 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 The Flying Pharoah 6.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Irish Myth 20.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Night Blue (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ever a Rebel 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Low Expectations 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Fast Draw Munnings 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Oviatt Class 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Sir London 2.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Finneus 10.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Telos 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Indulge 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 Smile Baby Smile 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Talent for Gold 12.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Safa 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Hot Danzing 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Lighting and Reign 20.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Hayley Amber 5.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Peppertini 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Signora Vittoria 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Borntostaythirsty 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Sorrento S. Presented By Keeneland Sales) – Sorrento S. Presented By Keeneland Sales

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dreamfyre 0 0-1
2 2 Dreamfyre 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Benedetta 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Dua 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Vinos Angel 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Kythira 20.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Motet 30.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Ur in Trouble 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Feisty Mitole 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Stressed 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Secrets Told 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Runninwiththeboyz 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Carmen Miranda 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Hotitude 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Baby Kristen 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Ready Jet Go 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Benedict Canyon 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Act of Serendipity 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pastor T 0 0-1
8 8 Pastor T 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Sir Maximus 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Ario 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Mr Fabricator 20.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 In Suspense 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Point Dume 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 I Win Again 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Tiger Mo 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Yellow Ribbon H.) – Yellow Ribbon H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ganadora 0 0-1
7 7 Awake At Midnyte 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Closing Remarks 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Ganadora 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Turnerloose 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 School Dance 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Lucky Girl (IRE) 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Spirit And Glory (IRE) 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 James Gang 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aurelian Man 15.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Raka Raka Cruz 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Missed Call 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Warrior Road 6.00 4 8-1
11 11 Cathedral Light 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Bag’s Gold 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Sir Flatter 12.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Reign Over Me 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Kislovodsk 6.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Aberdeen’s Knight 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Harbor Thunder 50.00 10.5 20-1
15 15 Tangledupingrey 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mentirosa 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Relaxed Artist (IRE) 8.00 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.