Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 9, 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
4 4 Crabcakes N Beer 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Renegade Serenade 15.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Silent Roar 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Formal Affair 3.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Braggadocious 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Carbonite 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Lucky Lucky Luke 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Color Field 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Blackwater Falls 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Medagooch 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Cattivo Ragazzo 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Augustine Red 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cloud Without Rein 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Heaven’s Got Fire 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Tojo’s Mojo 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Conch Fried Rice 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Girl 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Fuzzy 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Fifth Gear 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Commemorative 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Reppazz 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Oppose 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Panama Canal 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mad Banker 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Collection Day 10.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Fear of Union 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Mistical Curlin 1.80 2.1 4-1
5 5 Goodafternoonoscar 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 States United 15.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Passioned 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Joe the Jet 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lookin At Roses 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Catatumbo 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Walk Away Joe 1.80 1.9 4-1
6 6 Goodluckchuck 12.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Majestic Tiger 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 You Kidding Me 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Bryce Canyon 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sandini 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Country Charlie 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Master Munnings 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Kuz It’s Chilly 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Magic Hooh 20.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Bear Hunt 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 If I Were You 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Elfuegomasbrilante 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fightnomoreforever 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Thick as Thieves 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Kunooz 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Muthabir 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tiger Paw (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Foggy Dew 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Town’s Warrior 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Bill of Rights 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Waldrip 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Masakado 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Frosty the Giant 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Amedeus Music 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Steady John 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Devil Pays in Gold 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Edge of Town 1.80 2.4 4-1
7 7 Pinotslilgirl 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Chipotle Pepper 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 You’re the One 3.00 4 7-1
4 4 Popover Gal 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Skip Thru Da Fire 15.00 7 13-1

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.