Delaware Park 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
1 1 Peyton Elizabeth 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Date Night Kisses 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Carroll Girl 1.80 2.7 5-1
6 6 Recognize Me 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Penny Polka 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Forest Acclamation 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nohai 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ruby River 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Big Bolt 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 La Tremenda 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Lorraine’s Way 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sweet and Feisty 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 My Lady Bae 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Leelinda 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Doctor’s Orders 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fridayswithmurray 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Elfuegomasbrilante 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Kunooz 3.50 5.7 11-1
4 4 Fightnomoreforever 8.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Country Charlie 8.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Ray’s Blue Wagon 10.00 7 13-1
2 2 Lucky Prince 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 K’s Storm Ready 15.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Major Offensive 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Meatballsforaries 1.50 1 2-1
6 6 Pinky Swear 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Back Wall Bandit 2.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Let’em Hate 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Relli’s Cruiser 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 High Heel Native 10.00 7 13-1
2 2 Echale Ganas 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Great Artist 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mortal Sin 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Dominguez 3.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Kuz It’s Chilly 4.50 5.8 11-1
9 9 Muthabir 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Tiger Paw (IRE) 8.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Always Fun 15.00 9 17-1
3 3 Comanche Peak (GB) 8.00 9.3 17-1
10 10 If I Were You 6.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Bold Licorice 15.00 10.7 20-1
6 6 Shellback 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Plausible Denile 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Intrepid’s Legacy 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Try Harder 12.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 De Angelo 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Nancy Made My Day 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Respirator 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Soze 1.80 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Noble Jon 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Boss Is a Pal 3.00 2 4-1
10 10 Nitro Time 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Psychedelic Shack 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mean Jakey 10.00 4 7-1
4 4 Where’s Ray 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 B Determined 4.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Don’t Wait Up 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Prom Knight 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Discreet Devil 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hurricane Jane 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Best Worst Idea 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Miss Morgan 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Hold On 2.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Lady Lena 4.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Bella Creed 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Electrica 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Authenticated 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Gortreagh Gal 20.00 9 17-1

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.