Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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
1 1 Indulge 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Bird King 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Inspeightoftrainer 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Lookin for Justice 6.00 5 10-1
4 4 Durkin’s Call 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Star Weaver 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Book Marker 12.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Home School 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vodkatini 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ritabook 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Salagadoola 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Viking Queen 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Pull No Punches 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Heleonortiz 20.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Raw Power 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dina’s Touch 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 C. C. Foxii 2.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 High Hearts 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Bollo de Crema 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Winnie’s Dash 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Padrino’s Gold 6.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Tendu 10.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Quite So 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Intrepid Mo 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rare Art 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Florida Flower 15.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Moon Gate 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Minnesota Munny 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Serene Spirit 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Quadra 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 My Ronda 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Misseliofwar 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spikezone 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Sunny Breeze 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Runaway Jack 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Copper Tax 2.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Shaft’s Bullet 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Altobelli 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Shake Em Loose 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Good Call 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sassafrassness 12.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Central Casting 1.60 1.9 4-1
7 7 Beyond Belief 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Krissi N 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Drink This Cup 2.00 6 11-1
3 3 Ade 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Hale Bop 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Sophie’s Cruiser 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Love Song 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Caravaggio’s Song 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Tiz Complex 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Fur Elise 30.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Justifying Vegas 6.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Majestic Dream 8.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Mishka 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Virtual 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Mopo 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rescue Me 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Up N Runnin 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Por Voce 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lorraine (FR) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rolly 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tycoon Mogul 1.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Sway’sinmydna 1.80 4 7-1
6 6 Bad Boy Blaze 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Sincerito 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Wemby 10.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Dudewithaname 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 On the Chill 20.00 8 15-1

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.