Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 18, 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
7 7 Parkerness 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Russian Hammer 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Trumpet Call 2.50 2 4-1
10 10 Granted Success 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 The Heights 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sway’sinmydna 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Color Field 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Code Name Brody 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Capitan George 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 The Colora Kid 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Downtown Man 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Brushback 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 J Roll 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Chase a Dream 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Super Tiz 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Super Casper 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nicky Jolene 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Divining Smile 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 The Feisty One 12.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Bounty Killah 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Noel’s Dream 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Fire At Midnight 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bella Mama 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bella Estrela 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Redfire 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Quill Pen 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Major Mayhem 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Classicals Finale 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Why Not Grace 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Delayed 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Woke Up in Love 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dance for Green 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Midnight Getaway 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Fight Fiercely 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Starship Mocha 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rough and Rowdy 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jake’s Affection 15.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Cobblestone Bridge 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Cesnola 12.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Dominguez 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Rugby Road 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mungo 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Fightnomoreforever 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Thick as Thieves 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 If I Were You 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Specialagentjonson 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Whizbang 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Strand Road 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tiger Paw (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Power Humor 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mat Matters 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Style Me Royal 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Brooklyn Strong 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Amedeus Music 2.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Candy for Carmel 4.50 6 11-1
2 2 Curlington 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Irish Honor 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Stress Reliever 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vieux Carre 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Beautiful Blome 1.60 2 4-1
10 10 Miss Ellary 3.50 3.3 6-1
11 11 Ballroom Eyes 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Can Do 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Glossamer 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lady Ensign 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Volatility 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Kobe’s Smile 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Momma’s Lino 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Summer Flower 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stormin Heist 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 More Mayhem 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Mandy’s Miss 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Afterneath 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Judith’s Cross 1.80 3.9 7-1
1 1 Tapwrit Warrior 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.