Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 27, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stuffy Mist 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Camila Catalina 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Revera 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Tiz Grace 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Chasing Numbers 12.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Jewlz 3.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Darlin’ Duchess 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ultimate Gamble 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Katonah 1.60 1.2 2-1
2 2 Lure Him In 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Arrowthegreat 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Ashcroft 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dial a Friend 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Invincible Molly (GB) 2.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 September Magic 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Tam’s Little Angel 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Outrageous 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Coralgableskaylin 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Ready Jet Go 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Needlepoint (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wave With Envy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Three Putt 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 One Happy Dude 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Stanford Dropout 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Closing Time 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Essential Nation 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Columnist 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Rumpus in Paradise 4.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Crucible 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bogarts Bucchero 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Won for Lou 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sleeper Sullivan 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Huber 5.00 5 9-1
6 6 Day Man 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Born to Rock 5.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Sterling Sea 2.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 Guillermo 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ole Silver 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Theresasilverlinin 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Valkyrian (IRE) 12.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Auditory 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Dorine’s Wild Cat 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Madeira Wine 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Zeyaraat 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 East Shore 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bit’s Tiger Magic 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Can’t Sleep 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Thermal 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Yellow Sun Dress 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Lovely Idaho 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Miss Mandalay (GB) 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Andiamo Ragazza 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sweet Gal of Mine 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Headed for Om 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Maximun Gold 30.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Liquid Spirit 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Margarita Girl 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 A Friend of Mine 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Cooey 4.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Usha 3.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Surf Song 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Harmonique 12.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Thatsalrightmama 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Naples Gal 8.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Sparrow 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Eddie Read S.) – Eddie Read S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Formidable Man 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cabo Spirit 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Balnikhov (IRE) 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Stay Hot 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Balladeer 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Atitlan 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Maniae 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Charmed Dream 15.00 2.5 5-1
14 12 Be a Goldfish 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Tennesseehoneybee 3.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Brandon’s Girl 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Mrazek’s Old Dream 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Petite Ange 4.00 4.7 9-1
12 11 C Her Beauty 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Faithful Truth 30.00 6.7 13-1
11 10 Countess Vronsky 30.00 8.4 16-1
10 98 Fly a Fantasy 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Angi’s Tipsy 12.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Maria Tallchief 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Devine Marina 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hello Kid O Kid O 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sparta F. C. 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Goatski 2.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Z’s Wardrobe 6.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Mperfection 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Greta’s Ghost 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Royal Dusty 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tis Sunrise 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Warm Reception 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Turkey Bird 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Sally’s Wish 15.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Silver Flirt 20.00 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.