Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 26, 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 Broski (IRE) 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Tempus Volat 3.50 2.9 6-1
1 1 Lorenzo Bernini 4.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Just Resilience 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Jibilian 4.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Prank Zappa 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 My Box of Light 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Self Sufficient 2.50 1 2-1
11 10 Jaguar Jon 12.00 1.1 2-1
10 9 Special Club 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 4 City of Angels 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 1 Cascabel 20.00 2.5 5-1
8 7 Youramystyle 12.00 2.8 5-1
12 11 Captain Sparrow 4.00 2.9 5-1
4 3 Targaryis 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 8 Wild Recruit 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Heber 30.00 5.1 10-1
1 98 Hard to Figure 0.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Glass of Jameson 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Summer Lake 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mirinda 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Cayucos 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Goodnight Nellie 12.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Darlin Tami 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Rousing Jewel 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Quick Omen 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 No Cap 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Cestrand 30.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Yo Yo Mama 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Coralgableskaylin 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 9 L Rankin 8.00 1 2-1
7 6 A. P. Again 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 8 Conducted 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Balboa 2.50 3.7 7-1
8 7 Brant 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 5 Intrepido 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 3 Civil Liberty 3.50 4 8-1
2 1 Here’s Some More 20.00 4.2 8-1
11 10 Classico 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Forty Seven 15.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Cactus Charlie 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dorie Miller 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Guiltyofhavingfun 10.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Vronsky Feint 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Blue Wildcat 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Petite Treat 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Petit Filet 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Young Love 3.00 4 8-1
10 10 Back On Track 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Clubhouse Bride 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Press Your Luck 5.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Madiha 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nothing Is Forever 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Issa Court 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Lady Monclaire 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Nanci Griffith 6.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Big Celebration 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Raising Silver 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 I Had That One Too 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Wild Cat Danzing 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 A Fleet Ride 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kizazi 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Got the Ring 2.50 1.1 2-1
9 9 Remember April 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Fourlynnes 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Mama Glows 8.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Soaring Angel 6.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 City Lady 3.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Joyriding 20.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Olivia 12.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Authentically 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (San Diego H.) – San Diego H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nysos 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Hall of Fame 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Judge Miller 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Express Train 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Tarantino 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mirahmadi 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Daisycutter H.) – Daisycutter H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Pushiness 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Imaboutago (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Spicybug 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Uncorked (AUS) 3.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Chismosa 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ang N Ash 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Lovin’ On the Run 20.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Visually 20.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Granny Budgie (GB) 8.00 10 19-1
5 5 Schilflied 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Bing Crosby S.) – Bing Crosby S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dr. Venkman 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 World Record 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Roll On Big Joe 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Hejazi 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Crazy Mason 6.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Lovesick Blues 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Mbagnick (CHI) 5.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Smooth Cruisein 20.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Spirit of Makena 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Adios Cole 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Flyover 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Miracle Mark 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Suchet (FR) 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 7 Big Bet Jafinsafa 20.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Cuban Confusion (GB) 6.00 2.9 6-1
9 8 A Day to Remember 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Rexford 20.00 3.3 6-1
12 98 Cowboy Mike 0.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Carver 15.00 SCRATCH
7 98 Muscled 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Yacowlef (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH
11 10 Kansas Cat (ARG) 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.