Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, October 25, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Musical Heart 1.50 1 2-1
7 7 Kinetic Swagger 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Artistic Reason 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lifespan 5.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Melina’s Dream 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Purple Shirt 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Secret Path 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 The Method 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wynn Trip 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Morales Little Kid 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Divining Stone 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Kamikaze Fox 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 The Golden One 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ciro the Boss 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Lucky James 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Raise Your Game 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Epicurean 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Prospera 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Performanceanxiety 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 La Familia 4.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Square Peg 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Soupster 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Little Crybaby 0 0-1
4 4 Amirati 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Trendy 1.80 1.5 3-1
3 3 Navani 3.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Sofster 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Little Crybaby 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Amorica 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Princess Aleska 6.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Highlady 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Trepat 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Six Whips 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Provision 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Disco Devil 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Collect Redemption 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Spritzer 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Super Rocker 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Giuseppe 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 El de Chimi 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Grandpa’s Kid 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Brooklyn Guy 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Double O Otto 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Mean Tweets 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Stonecoldwarrior 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Bushwick Bruiser 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Dr. Roger 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spirited Ride 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Lubu 6.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Living in Style 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Neissa 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Mucho Tigger 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Sharp Eyes 2.50 6 11-1
7 7 Kapatude 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Brown Suga Babe 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Best Worst Idea 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Visual Illusion 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Virologist 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Abby’s Lucky Girl 3.00 4 7-1
7 7 Whatta Notion 2.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Speights Delite 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Short of Dinero 10.00 7 13-1

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.