Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 20, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 King Heat 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fordy G 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Brazen Bull 1.60 1.9 4-1
6 6 Missing Them 20.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Cupid’s Crusader 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Big Way 20.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Queen P 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Anybody’s Choice 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Big Sis Little Sis 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 La Paloma Blanca 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 La Runa 3.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Kikilove 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr. T’s Thirsty 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Our Silver Oak 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Comradery (IRE) 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Never Seen Before (IRE) 20.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Jacks Outlaw 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Good Juju 6.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 One Fast Bro 4.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Ishihara 12.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 No Slo Mo 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Grape Nuts Warrior 3.50 10.1 19-1
8 8 Indy Lyon 6.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Diamond Concerto 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fact Or Fiction 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Handsome Harry 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Havoc 3.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Thirsty Thursday 15.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Wicked Facts 4.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Kiss for Lulu 12.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Halo Uncle 5.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Thirsty Moe 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lord Bullingdon 3.00 1 2-1
9 8 Uplift 12.00 1.6 3-1
6 5 American Flyer 5.00 3.8 7-1
10 9 Boltage 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Gorilla Boy 6.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Bear River 12.00 6.6 12-1
8 7 Head Lad 5.00 10.4 20-1
12 11 Invincible 3.00 10.7 20-1
13 12 Masters Sunday 5.00 10.8 20-1
5 4 Mary’s Boy Bolt 20.00 11.6 22-1
4 98 Mirahmadi 0.00 12.1 23-1
14 13 Osage Creek 6.00 13.2 25-1
11 10 Just a Guess 8.00 13.4 25-1
7 6 Glandford (GB) 4.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wynstock 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ultra Power 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 El Magnifico 4.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Rothschild 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Kamaina Cruiser 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Indispensable 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Guy Named Joe 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Solana Beach S.) – Solana Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rose Maddox 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ultimate Hy 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Glorious Spring 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Eddie’s New Dream 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 Sunshine Babe 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Madiha 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Colt Fiction 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Houndstooth 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Escape Route 4.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Positivity 2.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Disco Ball 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Quick Finish 12.00 5 10-1
2 2 Paco’s Pico 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Luka Grazie 2.50 1 2-1
8 7 Chippewa Bud 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 3 Maxville 10.00 4 7-1
10 9 Silver N Black 5.00 4.6 9-1
11 10 Silent Heat 20.00 5 10-1
9 8 Get the Gold 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 5 Dont Fight the Fed 3.00 5.6 11-1
12 11 Dark Marcus 4.00 6.1 12-1
5 4 Boy Charlemagne 12.00 6.3 12-1
13 12 Aviator Nation 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 1 Sure Prospect 30.00 10.1 19-1
14 13 Bigofromfresno 12.00 11.8 22-1
7 6 Big George 20.00 13.2 25-1
1 98 Montepulciano 0.00 14 26-1

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.