Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 24, 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 Dont Fight the Fed 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Gianola 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Ship and Scam 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Coppertunity 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Logon to Win 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Chippewa Bud 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Torquewrench 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Take Caramie 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sahara Sue 12.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Yaleo 20.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Grazen Touch 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Class Clown 3.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Sing a Happy Song 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Summer Lake 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Perkins 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Diamond Bar Gal 8.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Rhyme Or Reason 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Satoshi 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 California Diva 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thirty Four Coupe 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Hat Willie 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Telos 3.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Cardiff Crack 4.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Conquering King 2.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Dual Threat 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Andreadytorumble 3.50 1 2-1
2 1 Teddy’s Triumph 6.00 2 4-1
10 9 Eight Clap 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 8 Uncharted 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 5 Stick Shift 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 4 Gold Foot 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Charge for Gold 5.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Wild Recruit 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 7 Pharoahs List 15.00 4.9 9-1
12 11 Rastaman Vibe 6.00 SCRATCH
11 10 Slider 1.60 SCRATCH
1 98 Lawless World 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wrong Turn Cupid 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wishtheyallcouldbe 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 The Reign Song 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Careless Star 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Flat Out Joy 10.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Shvere Arbeter 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 Shout It Out 3.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Jasmine Chieftain 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beef Winslow 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Giovinazzo 15.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Lansdowne (GB) 3.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Derecho Dandy 2.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Numero Dix (GB) 5.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Overrule 8.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Chiefs Blanket 20.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Aurelian Man 20.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Stormy Victory 12.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Brother Reid 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pleasant 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Prayer 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Essential Business 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Signora Minister 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Indy’s Star 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Jensco 1.80 6 11-1
6 6 Vitalera (CHI) 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Glandford (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
12 11 Track and Field 5.00 1 2-1
4 3 Head Lad 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 2 Invincible 4.00 2.4 4-1
5 4 Bear River 12.00 2.4 5-1
6 5 Uplift 10.00 3 6-1
11 10 Masters Sunday 5.00 3.5 7-1
9 8 Boltage 4.00 4.3 8-1
8 7 Gorilla Boy 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 9 Details Matter 30.00 6.7 13-1
13 98 Osage Creek 0.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Just a Guess 10.00 SCRATCH
14 12 Ambiguous 15.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Mary’s Boy Bolt 0.00 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.