Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 18, 2024

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
6 6 Hopeful Cure 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Abundant Life 1.40 1.5 3-1
4 4 Blaze On 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Short of Dinero 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Bossy Boots 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Rapid Ruby 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Seax 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 On the Chill 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 City Humor 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 I Wanna Rock 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Fast Learner 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Tyrant Regime 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Right Quick 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Who Knew Girvin 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Geaux Yoshka 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Bonnie Bill 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Rahmer 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Red Devolution 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Classy Solution 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Spritzer 5.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 My Beau 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Finger Roll 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Taji Mike 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Honor the Cross 3.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Final Opportunity 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Lord It’s Chilly 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Half a League 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Travail 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 St Pete’s Passion 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Look Sharp 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Takeschargesmiling 6.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Independent Paul 1.80 1.3 2-1
4 4 Little Skippy 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Bali Rolling Tide 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Yahoo Omar 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Into the Sauce 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Excitable Boy 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Unified by Candy 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Rocket Dragon 1.60 2.9 6-1
7 7 Dalinar 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Anna’s Got Style 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Haileysfirstnotion 2.50 5.3 10-1
2 2 His Rights 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Fabiana 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sky Buy 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 No Walk Inthe Park 1.80 4 7-1
3 3 Dahgo 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Nucci 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Pink Sunset 8.00 6 11-1

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.