Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 24, 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
3 3 Helga Brandt (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Current Affair 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sunglow (IRE) 2.50 2.4 4-1
9 9 Judicious 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Striver 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Twirling Light 12.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Curtsy 5.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Royally Frosted 12.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Donata 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Tupelo 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 American Miss 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Heads in Beds (FR) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bad to the Bones 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Malibu Rocks 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 One Mor Story 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Excel Calculator 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mighty Kai 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Rhino 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nabers 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Listenupshance 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Hephepcutdownnets 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Last Call Paul 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Chief Renegade 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Legal Mousse 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Street Comic 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Serenader 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Regal Patriot 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Piper’s Causeway 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Tiger in My Tank 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Supernal 3.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Where’s the Loot 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Potito 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Garry John 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Golden River 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Grazed 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Havoc 3.50 1 2-1
10 9 Gavea 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Halo Uncle 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Blue Cheese Olive 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 6 The Big Cheeseola 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Erebus 8.00 4 8-1
8 7 Bobby’s Alibi 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 The Key Is Unity 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 St Boadin 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 98 Big Splash 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Case Hit 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sir Rocket 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Catmansue 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Mischiefs Causeway 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Belly Up 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Travelin’ Show 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Sharona’s Wild Boy 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Topstitch 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Hot Box 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Last Call London 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Splendora 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Getthemoney 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Safa 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Nay V Belle 3.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Scary Fast Ride 5.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Practical Dream 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Ooty (ARG) 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mia Mac 15.00 1 2-1
11 11 Perfect Life 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Lady Lollipop 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Dixie’s Delight 4.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Smiling Rapper 12.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Co Heart 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Rebelexis 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Rockford Peach 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Coconut Girl 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Firecracker Molly 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Dance Ella Dance 8.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Cote Blanc 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Made to Move 12.00 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.