Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 25, 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
8 7 Devil Among Us 2.00 1 2-1
5 4 Clampett 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 2 Geezer 10.00 1.4 3-1
7 6 Protege 4.00 2 4-1
6 5 Melanie’s Tiger 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 3 Get Her Number 4.00 2.9 6-1
2 1 Prayer of Jabez 6.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Lawless World 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heart Headed 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Smart Code 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Jeweled Shillelagh 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Beef Winslow 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Simplexity (IRE) 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Escape Artist 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 Caisson 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 One of These Days (IRE) 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Agency 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tina’s Princess 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 That Ain’t Right 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Chica Tigre 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Priscilla 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Salty Sally 20.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 My Kat 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Mahdi Mahdi 12.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Sheer Lightning 12.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Just Tap It 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Omemgee 6.00 9.6 18-1
12 12 Aguila Azul 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Coastal Fire 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rumpus in Paradise 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Victoria’s Jewel 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Proof He Rides 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Yellow Card 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Patron d’Oro 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Schwarzmeier 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Irish Corn 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Book Smart 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Charge for Gold 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Doncic 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Daniel’s Magic 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Leyas Candy 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Constant Conflict 8.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Come Out Fighting 20.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Otro Mas 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Money Run 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Gypsy Tears 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Haywood 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Des Doigts 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 My Man Bags 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ridegold 3.00 1 2-1
11 10 We the Hobby 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Ride Elbow Ranch 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lavender Love 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Strawberry Tizzy 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Pure Chaos 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 French Moonlight 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Zap the Command 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Diamond Daze 15.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Winter Snow 5.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Sparta F. C. 12.00 SCRATCH
10 98 Tis Sunrise 0.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Sally’s Wish 20.00 SCRATCH
14 13 Greta’s Ghost 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fleet Treat S.) – Fleet Treat S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hurricane Layla 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Drink This Cup 3.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Ellen Jorth 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 In the Air Tonight 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Going Deep 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Lady Mendelssohn 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Fibonaccis Ride 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Om N Joy 2.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Hot Girl Walk 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Cooling Off 30.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Sunset Grazen 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Young Love 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Saqeel 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Union Wave 3.00 1.2 2-1
10 9 Mother’s Prayer 8.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Be Punctual 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 4 Upstart Yankee 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 6 Sugar Beets 20.00 2.8 5-1
9 8 Rogue Son 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 7 Devilnthebluegras 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 5 Howdoyalikemenow 12.00 3.6 7-1
11 10 Oobubbakakayo 12.00 4.5 9-1
12 11 Tamarando Star 20.00 SCRATCH
4 98 Valentines Candy 0.00 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.