Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 4, 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
2 2 Aaraj 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Strong Finish 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Woke Up in Love 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ascendance 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 The Heights 6.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Mogalu 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Fight Fiercely 8.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beach Cowboy 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 My Man Woody 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Mean Tweets 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Ghost Stalker 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Midnight Getaway 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Petulant Delight 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Ready to Rocknroll 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devlish Gal 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 High Hearts 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Ruby River 5.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Sweet and Feisty 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 C. C. Foxii 8.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Ful of Shenanigans 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Quite So 8.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Happy This Day 2.50 11 21-1
11 11 Fifth of June 12.00 11.1 21-1
7 7 Great Moon 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Electrica 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bella Creed 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mariah Kathryn 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Casino Night 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Otter Creek 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Sir Mendel 2.00 3 6-1
7 7 Sharp Red Eagle 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Aves Makin’ Waves 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Sir Banana Brian 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Kaz Creed 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Ronda 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Serafina 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Tanka Tough 5.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Bella Estrela 1.60 5.8 11-1
4 4 Centeya 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Nicky Jolene 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Fire At Midnight 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Bella Mama 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Tesoro Rossa 10.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Blonde Samaritan 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bounty Killah 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Ritz On Broadway 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Delayed 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Spooky Gal 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freedom Stance 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Let’s Have a Party 8.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 White Series 3.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Lil Sebastian 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Notmyfirstrodeo 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Aspiring Comedian 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 P J’s Song 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cinder Block 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Crabs N Beer 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Recker Point 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Goodbye Note 12.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Villain 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Who’s Counting 2.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Hidden Path 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Traffic Master 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 War Master 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Pappy’s Revenge 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cashpoint 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dina’s Touch 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Young and Pretty 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Fiveclocksomewhere 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Got Game 1.80 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lyric Street 2.50 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.