Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 20, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Double Bay (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Edge of Mali (IRE) 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Rehearsal (IRE) 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Angelica Bay (IRE) 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Boujee Beach 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Icons Only 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Global Consort 20.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Judith 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Storm Lady (GB) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Redemption Time 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Resemblance 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Majestic Palisades 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Petesoldfashioned 3.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Sunset Storm 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 American Empire 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tigerhon (FR) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Whatmakessammyrun 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Del Mar Jerry 12.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Harry’s Onthefly 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Zoffarelli (IRE) 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Caribbean King 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Commander (FR) 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Jaime’s Commitment 30.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Golden Ale 20.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Raging Waters 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Noble Reflection 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Travail 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tapit Dynasty 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Toppers At Seaside 2.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Cano for the Win 2.00 4 8-1
4 4 Nobel Gary 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Skyquist 12.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Jennys Tiz 20.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Charming Tiger 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spycatcher 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Zalamo (FR) 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Uncle Happy 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Rastaman Vibe 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Rodrigoknows 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Time Song 4.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Cameron Slough 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 Smooth Salute 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Privman 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rank 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Cheever 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Fausto 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Prayer 20.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Penalty Box 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Unique Power 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Westwood 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Our Moonlight 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wink and a Grin 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 How Lovely (IRE) 20.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Atia 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Princess Em Too 12.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Slick (IRE) 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Prime and Ready 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Sea Runner 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Lila 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 California Rocks 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Velocity 12.00 7.1 13-1
14 14 Sunset Grazen 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Eiffel 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Nation 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Seager Man 8.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Distant Fleet 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Naismith 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Broadway Unions 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Novinophobia 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Spiritist 12.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Bobbed N Lured 30.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 James J. Braddock 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lobdell Lake 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Uplift 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Coach Randy B 30.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Westport Captain 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Storm Off 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Osunitas S.) – Osunitas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Queen Maxima 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Medoro 3.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Sunset Glory (IRE) 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Raw Ability (IRE) 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Grand Slam Smile 12.00 3 6-1
12 12 Lunar Impact (GB) 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Alpha Bella 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Nadette (FR) 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Venganza 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Omnipontet (BRZ) 15.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Quatro Y Vinte (URU) 20.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Sun Of Hill (BRZ) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 We’re in Trouble 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 See Through It 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Mucho Del Oro 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Jerry’s Spirit 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Tapalo 2.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 For All Mankind 3.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Manitowish 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Margot’s Boy 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Vantastic 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Calm Sea 20.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Sydney Street (GB) 5.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Megayacht 12.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 6.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Hudson Ridge 8.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Don’t Swear Dave 12.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Promissio 12.00 10.7 20-1
1 1 Kerry Gold 30.00 11.1 21-1
6 6 Sbagliato 15.00 11.5 22-1
3 3 Neon Lights (IRE) 20.00 12 23-1

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.