Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 17, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Guaio 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Where’s My Chew 1.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Boyd’s Band 5.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 One Improbable 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Half a League 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Chase a Dream 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Brindano 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Explosive Exchange 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Opposite the Crowd 1.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Bad Temper 8.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Fancy Princess 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Sweet Mischief 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Anonymously 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pujol 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Parlay for Destiny 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Spy Wars 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Zevon 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Alrasikh 1.40 SCRATCH
8 8 Super Chunk 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Basic Miles 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Simply Disregarded 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Door Gunner Joe 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Great Andrei 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Central Casting 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 In My Memories 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Flat Out Time 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Tuned to the Moon 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Intrepid Mo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shady Nights 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mishka 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Al Gimaam 20.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Skittliedat 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Moon Baby 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Sassy Maxine 10.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Keep It Sweet 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dirty Gold 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Space Dust 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lyric Street 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Rehoboth Avenue 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Risk and Regret 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Dashing Beauty S.) – Dashing Beauty S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mystic Lake 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 M J’s Yoshida 20.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Safe Trust 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Admiral Hopper 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 St. Benedicts Prep 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Girls Weekend 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pure Majestic 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Atlas Strong 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Can Do 15.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Lino and Me 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Princess Javoncia 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Malibu Beauty 0.20 SCRATCH
10 10 Lady Outofthe Blue 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Stern Chaser 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dark Dutchess 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Dynamic Actress 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 In Theory 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Touisset 15.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Maggie’s Girl 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Wise Miss 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Firstlady Rosalynn 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 I’m a Cutie Pie 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Moonlit Kiss 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Yumyum Eat Em Up 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Skylar’s Brother 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Myluckeyvalentine 4.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Jo Bee Brat 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Don D Fortysix 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Phil’s On the Run 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Gallant Creek 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Hoarding 1.00 SCRATCH
1 1 King Plutus 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.