Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 26, 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
7 7 Brazen Bull 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Missing Them 15.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Fordy G 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Cupid’s Crusader 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Big Way 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 South Coast Route 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Rocky Champs 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Castleknock 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Soul of Midnight 15.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Devil Moon 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Rolling On 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Belmont Bill 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Awesome Rhythm 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Mr. Disrespectful 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Jam Session 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pequena Tormenta 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Soul of a Warrior 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Slam Diego 3.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Solid Tune 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Awesome Taylor 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Gray Frost 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Lov U Mean It 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Back On the Street 15.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Roman Empress 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Everlys Girl 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mirahmadi 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Sense 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Malibu Rain 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Flight Way 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Bigredsandribeyes 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Point Dume 5.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Mary’s Boy Bolt 50.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Miracle Mark 4.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Potential Spam 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pride of the Nile 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cashing Big Checks 8.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Arina (GER) 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Freedom Lass 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Kitty Kitana (GB) 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Gracelund Gray 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Ladywearsthering 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Bella D 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Man Bags 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Positivity 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Cyberviking 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Disco Ball 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Paco’s Pico 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Colt Fiction 3.50 7.4 14-1
8 8 Tiger Dad 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Quick Finish 15.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Bright Leaf 15.00 8.7 17-1
1 1 Houndstooth 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle Reg 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Quintecents 3.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Collect Dis Money 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Johnny Drama 30.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Harry’s Onthefly 6.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Bad Uncle Barry 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Antonsen 6.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Petcoff 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Living Life 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Thrust 20.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Venom 30.00 8.5 16-1
15 98 Distorted Math 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Grand Tiger 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Classical 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mobe Town 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Principe Carlo 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kingdom Heart 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Desmond Doss 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Nabokov 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Good With People 6.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Arham 2.50 6.2 12-1
2 2 Escape Route 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Howbeit 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speed Lane 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yerwanthere (IRE) 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Lakota Spirit 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Aloha Kitten 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Musical Rhapsody (IRE) 4.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Gimme Mo Baby 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Shocking Grey 6.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Ankyrah 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Linda’s Gift 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Pat O’brien S.) – Pat O’brien S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spirit of Makena 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brickyard Ride 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Moose Mitchell 5.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Anarchist 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Hoist the Gold 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Sir Atticus 5.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Vivir Con Alegria (CHI) 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 C Z Rocket 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Go Joe Won 50.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Bye Bye Bobby 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Visitant 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nobel Gary 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 St Ignacio 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Russells Hustle 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Rahm 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Admiral Halsey 5.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Hard Times 20.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Crypto Man 2.50 8.2 16-1
10 10 Stormin Midnight 5.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Churchmeister 20.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Gaelic Nation (IRE) 15.00 10 19-1

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.