Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 17, 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
1 1 Kissed by Fire 0.80 1 2-1
6 5 Make It Snow 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Christina’s Candy 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Thirty Carats 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Calming Sea 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 98 Sweet Mother Mary 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sweet Hello 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Love Our Family 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Modera 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Magazine 2.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Zzyzx 50.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Miss Kaline 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hot Rod Mama 3.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Comptons House 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Minedandrefined 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 She’s Resilient 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Court Snort 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 She’s Inthearmynow 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Una Palabra 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Silver Lightening 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Primrose Ridge (GB) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ifuaintfirsturlast 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 American Tsunami 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Beau Soleil 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Miss Pixy Stix 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Misty Muppet 2.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 High Flying Gracie 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Capo Sorella 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Fifty Stars 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pegs A. K. Girl 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Rose Barton (IRE) 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Paleo’s Princess 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Awesome Taylor 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Zeyaraat 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Dendera 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 A Crown for Kitten 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Built Different 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Quickly Park It 10.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Annie’s Song (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bad Sneakers 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bye Bye Ray 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Will Be 2.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Aaron 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Broadway Unions 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Mixto 6.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 No Secret 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Arrowthegreat 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Liberty Forever 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Helladic 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Mister Iceman 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Cool Papa G 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Rexford 4.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Yogi Boy 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Barsabas 30.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Daniel’s Magic 3.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Golden Ale 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Granitiansevensix 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bendettijoe 0 0-1
10 10 Central Dispatch 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tokamak 8.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Storm the Night 8.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Happy Tears 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Burton Way 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Bendettijoe 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Captain Sparrow 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Chaos Reigns 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Foreign Influence 12.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Pray for Me Ray 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Emerald Union 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Classical 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.