Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 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
6 6 Martini Martin 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Indulge 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Level Up 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 H C Holiday 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Ghost Stalker 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Rackataptap 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Zipper Zapper 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Doctor Doom 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spanish Delight 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Speak Your Mind 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Luckbealadytonight 3.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Bucks Some 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Thea’s Theme 2.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 Illusion of Hope 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Frack Baby 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jester Sang 1.80 1.6 3-1
1 1 Veneto 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Artist Mark 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Decorum 10.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Platform 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Hard Performer 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Candy Moonshine 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dakota Cam 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Go Mischievous 10.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Tacit Value 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Rose Room 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bramble Blast 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Back Wall Bandit 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Doc’s Miracle 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mississippi Man 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Friday Surprise 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Do It for Michael 1.60 2.3 4-1
6 6 Hey Big Un 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Otter Mischief 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Shootersgottashoot 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Hot Stott 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Imagine It All 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Makoa 15.00 3 6-1
10 10 Freedom Stance 1.20 4.4 8-1
14 14 P J’s Song 12.00 6 11-1
12 12 The Colora Kid 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Praline’s Cat 20.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Garden Leave 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Cesnola 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Go Take Charge 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Morning March 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Coronova 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Stellar Lute 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rollercoaster Man 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Specialagentjonson 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cybertime 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Play Harder 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Heard On Thestreet 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Excitable Boy 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Magic Mule 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Brother Conway 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Miss Neo 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stormy Irish Lass 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Harmonizing 1.80 3.7 7-1
4 4 Step Lightly 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Stormin Heist 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Take Wings 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.