Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Acclaimed Preacher 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Into Yellowstone 3.00 4 8-1
4 4 Sakura Blossom 3.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Highlands 1.60 4.5 9-1
1 1 Miss Pixy Stix 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Princip 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Storm the Night 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Brace for Impact 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Vagabond Shoes 6.00 4 7-1
2 2 Cool Papa G 3.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Eagles Landing 6.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Supermax 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mega Moon 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Sanger 5.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Single Track Mind (IRE) 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Goldeneye 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 St Ignacio 4.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Remote 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Discretionary Day 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Settecento 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Park City 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Good Juju 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Seattle Breakout 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Giovinazzo 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Big Buzz 2.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Beer Money 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fact Or Fiction 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Don’t Hit Me Bash 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Smiling Jojo 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Stagger Lee 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Who Is Pavel 3.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 No Show Jones 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Run Bryce Run 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Chaos Reigns 2.50 1 2-1
9 8 Montana 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Donttestyourluck 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 7 My Partner Glen 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Len’s Luck 3.50 3 6-1
7 6 Ranger Joe 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Big George 6.00 4.5 8-1
10 9 Reef City 15.00 4.6 9-1
11 10 Venom 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 98 Tokamak 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Barton Strong 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Hollywood Turf Cup S.) – Hollywood Turf Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Planetario (BRZ) 0 0-1
3 3 Lukka (CHI) 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Balladeer 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Speaking Scout 2.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Eastern Ocean 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Francesco Clemente (IRE) 3.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Planetario (BRZ) 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Astronaut 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Yes This Time 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Perfect Flight 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tahoe Sunrise 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Heywoods Beach 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Full Screen 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 McLaren Vale 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Order and Law 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Fast Draw Munnings 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Don’t Ju Forget 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Unwritten Code 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Song of Shadows 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Yo Yo Mama 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Cocktail Princess 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Illhaveanotherkiss 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Keep Your Coil 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Square Tomatoes 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Queen of Pompeii 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Barbera 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.