Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 5, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hundred Proof 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Prince Praline 10.00 2 4-1
1 1 Super Casper 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Muthabir 1.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Chase a Dream 12.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Super Tiz 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Al Ameeq 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Hey River 1.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 The Heights 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Maybe It’s Time 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Renegade Serenade 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Lucky Lucky Luke 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Reece’s Drama 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 La Tremenda 1.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Big Bolt 15.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Bahamian Baby 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Incan Moon Goddess 12.00 4 7-1
2 2 Judith’s Cross 2.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Sweet and Feisty 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Tale of Emmery 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Avatal Hero 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Watch Your Tone 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Bonita Lassie 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Honor the Truth 1.60 4.7 9-1
3 3 Namora 2.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Beachgrass 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Golden Heart 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One Improbable 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stanley Cat 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Airman Trevor 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Quahog Republic 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Hoarding 1.20 6 11-1
5 5 Mach Two Blue 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Magic Bay 20.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Justice Bell 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Man With the Money 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bellofthebluegrass 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Chickieness 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Put the Crazy Away 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Graceful Rose 2.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Normandy Life 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Old Bay 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sal’s Blue Jacket 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bottle Rocket (FR) 3.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Hidden Presence 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Morgs World 12.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Venomous Vixen 2.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Glossamer 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Momma’s Lino 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Victoria’s Dancer 12.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Stress Reliever 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Volatility 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Honor Cat 1.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 R Averie Lynn 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tweet Away Robin 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Ritabook 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Preparefortakeoff 1.60 3.1 6-1
1 1 Valid Reason 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sapphire Beauty 10.00 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.