Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 29, 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
Banks 0 0-1
1 1 Cheekiest 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Putt for Dough 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Leopardess (GB) 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Smooth as Butter 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Talent for Gold 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Take Caramie 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Auditory 4.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 In Your Life 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Amelia Bleu 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Miss Will 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Scarlet Avenue 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Nafisa 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Matters 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Justivar 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Halone 1.80 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Forgiving Spirit 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Patron d’Oro 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Devil Moon 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 8 Terry’s Boy 1.80 2.2 4-1
7 7 News At Ten (GB) 4.00 2.8 5-1
10 9 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Western Avenue 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Baladi 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Dealers Special 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 98 Please Focus 0.00 SCRATCH
11 10 Commander (FR) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Venice Vibe 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 She’s My Flame 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Faithful Truth 20.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Don’t Tell Tammo 1.60 4.8 9-1
1 1 Iconic Memory 1.80 5.2 10-1
3 3 My Kathryn Rose 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sabertooth 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 King of Dragons 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Giant Luther 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Marc the Money Man 12.00 5 9-1
11 11 Three Georges 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Miles Finch 4.50 7.3 14-1
6 6 No Poking Around 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Check’s On the Way 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Day At the Track 20.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Zagreus 5.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Riding By 20.00 11.1 21-1
13 13 Hardtobebetternow 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mr. Machupicchu 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Uncle Evco 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Journey D’ Oro 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Ace of Clubs 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Beer Money 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Stay On the Fence 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Des Doigts 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Letshaveonemore 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Always On Cay 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Wild Recruit 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Spelled 0 0-1
4 3 Divin Propos (FR) 5.00 1 2-1
8 7 Nineeleventurbo 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 6 None Above the Law 20.00 1.4 3-1
11 10 Truly Quality 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 2 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 4 Rockemperor (IRE) 10.00 3.1 6-1
10 9 Goldeneye 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 8 Balnikhov (IRE) 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Fearless Soldier 20.00 5 10-1
2 1 Cabo Spirit 12.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Rimprotector 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lovin’ On the Run 0 0-1
2 2 Accuracy 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Ultimate Authority 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Lovin’ On the Run 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Indy’s Star 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Gila 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 98 Jessebear 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Special Flower 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Control Function 12.00 2.9 5-1
11 9 Sareeha (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 6 Wrigleyville 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Faith Understood 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Alluring 10.00 3 6-1
12 10 Tam’s Little Angel 10.00 3.7 7-1
14 11 Empress Ellie 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 8 Ms Brightside (IRE) 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Strutting (GB) 2.50 5.3 10-1
9 7 Word Play (GB) 4.50 8.6 16-1
13 98 Ultimate Hy 0.00 SCRATCH
6 98 Rashmi 0.00 SCRATCH
8 98 Star of The Night (IRE) 0.00 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.