Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 12, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Estilo Unico 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Allenhurst 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Sweet and Feisty 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Vongole 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Princess Mia 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Xochil 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 More Mayhem 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Derby Effort 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sassy Lad 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Baltasar 1.80 3.2 6-1
6 6 Tie Breaker 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 DeSantis 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Osprey 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Pistol Or Shotgun 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Afternoon Heat 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Crabcakes N Beer 0 0-1
4 4 Authentic Kingdom 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Kitten’s Ploy 12.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Pay Billy 8.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Crabcakes N Beer 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Whizbang 15.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Quahog Republic 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Fur Elise 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Intuitive Wisdom 12.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Myluckeyvalentine 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Phil’s On the Run 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Batter Up 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sullivan 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cc Candy Man 0 0-1
6 6 Rose E Holiday 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Six the Hard Way 3.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Magnificent Pearl 2.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Matoula 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Out of Luck 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Angelas Party Girl 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Bootsy’s Merlot 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Always Connected 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Nurse Rachett 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Head of the Class 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Pilote Comete 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Matt’s Luck 4.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Good as He Gets 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Little Trouble 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Opportune Notion 8.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Swinging Solo 8.00 8 15-1
2 2 Saucy Ham 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Into It 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 A G Diamond 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Uncle Truly 3.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Silk War 8.00 4 7-1
8 8 Two by Two 5.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Chuck Adams 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Card Trick 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Trevesso 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Khoolzan 10.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Candy Corn 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Mr. Redolfo 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Kerness 1.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Collection Day 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tia Mayin 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Quick Recovery 0.60 1.7 3-1
6 6 Udidn’tpay 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Ima Silver Lady 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Woke Up a Diva 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Golden Boss Lady 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Candy Cafe 8.00 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.