Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 3, 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
Rastaman Vibe 0 0-1
7 7 Rastaman Vibe 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nesso’s Lastharrah 5.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Guy Named Joe 4.00 1.6 3-1
13 13 Bandwagon 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Potential Spam 10.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Ario 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Maximum Capacity 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Tracker 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Let Seamus Go 20.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Sine Qua Non 30.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 When Heroes Fly 20.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Bolt At Midnight 50.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Island Cruiser 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Yolo Calls 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 R Girl’s Werth It 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Turquoise Bikini 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Always Smiling 2.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Willamina 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Blackened 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Glory of Chrome 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Almendares (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Aligato 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Goliad 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Irideo (ARG) 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Vantastic 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Crosby Beach 6.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Castle Leoch 5.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Sharp Aza Tack 12.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Indian Peak 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Memes 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 The Giants Candy 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Bring Him Home 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Quincy Market 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fifty Cinco 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Speed of the Nile 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Levon 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Cecil B. Demille S.) – Cecil B. Demille S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Stay Hot 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lord Bullingdon 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Miracle Mark 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Just a Guess 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Rothschild 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Deadpan 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Invincible 6.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Always On Cay 6.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Charge for Gold 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sharpazano 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ambiguous 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Bowtie Boys 6.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Last Call Paul 5.00 5 9-1
8 8 Express Line 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Right in Front 6.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Veritas Aequitas 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Lettheliquortalk 8.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 My Mo Joe 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Matriarch S.) – Matriarch S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Whitebeam (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 12.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Beaute Cachee (FR) 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Surge Capacity 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Queen Goddess 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Ruby Nell 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Elounda Queen (IRE) 30.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Fluffy Socks 5.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Closing Remarks 6.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Elm Drive 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Gracelund Gray 20.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Wakanaka (IRE) 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dreaming of Hope 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bossy Bruin Gal 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Conquest Celsius 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 California Code 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Capo Sorella 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Screaming Virginia 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Ifuaintfirsturlast 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Miss World Peace 5.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 I Want Ruffles 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lil Nas 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miranda Rights 6.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Hawker 12.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 X J Rascal (IRE) 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Legislator 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Shortman 20.00 4 8-1
10 10 Santo Dios (ARG) 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 4.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Irish Prophet 12.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Dr. Soulfire 15.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Lahaina Flavor 20.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Hula Candy 8.00 8 15-1
13 13 Living Life 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Cali Bay (IRE) 3.00 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.