Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 3, 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
2 2 No More Calls 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Williston Warrior 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Complication 2.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Knockanarrow 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Magic Mikey 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Polvellan 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Majestic Blue 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Super Needy 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Granted Success 5.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Russian Hammer 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Rolly 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Parkerness 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Hello Sunshine 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Aim for the Cork 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Sway’sinmydna 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Estilo Magico 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Capitan George 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Watch Your Tone 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ruxton Rocks 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Short of Dinero 8.00 5 10-1
2 2 Loving Cup 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Extremely Gruntled 3.50 6.1 11-1
1 1 Bad Temper 4.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Amirati 12.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Afleet Diva 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Roadrunner the Cat 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 T C Neigh 2.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Neighbelline 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gilda’s Girl 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Sweet Summer Love 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Dark Dutchess 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Velvet Vixen 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Designer 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Jewish Mother 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Candy Moonshine 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Go Mischievous 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Jumping the Gun 1.60 1.7 3-1
6 6 Techstar 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Minister Confessor 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Litlemscantbewrong 5.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Wicked Heiress 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Berks 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sam Stormy 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lookin for Justice 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Bode’s Maker 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Majestic Eagle 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Citizen K 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Chief Alpha 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Daniel Sun 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marathoner 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Praline’s Cat 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sandpiper Memories 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 She’sarollingstone 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Arijana’s Pearl 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mad for Maddy 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Plinko Chip 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Super Costly 6.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Date Night Kisses 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bond’s Belle 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stormy Irish Lass 10.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Any Fools Gold 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 No Walk Inthe Park 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 A Shawtown Girl 4.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Alma Pura 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Paperback Edition 3.00 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.