Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 31, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Boss Sully 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Virat 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Sumter 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Daniel’s Magic 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Very Quiet 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Moroni 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mr. A. P. 2.00 5 9-1
4 4 Dirty Rich 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Bella’s Bro 2.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Forty Seven 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Atomic Drop 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Law Abiding 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 So I’m Told 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Druidic 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Super Ellie 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Mongolian Apple 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Uncharted 15.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Contrary Chieftain 5.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 McClusky 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Oobubbakakayo 30.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Zimba Warrior 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Violences Ohr 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ready to Dare 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Lady Rider 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Eastwick 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Snoozeulose 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Big Whoosh 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Severe Clear 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Siempre Naman 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Beauty Jenny 20.00 5 10-1
8 8 Mini Again 30.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Union Heiress 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Reckless Optimism 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kikuride 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princesa Del Tigre 5.00 1.3 3-1
8 8 Quantum Innergy 4.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Breve 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Elegant Sway 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 True Patriot 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sand to Sea 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Stay in Line 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 O K Rose 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Amanda Rose 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Garden Party 12.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Shezmisbehaving 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lady Lithesome 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Broadway Venus 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady of Sky 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thirsty Trickster 5.00 1.5 3-1
10 9 Liquid Spirit 12.00 2.7 5-1
12 11 Cioppina Pasadina 12.00 2.9 5-1
9 8 Knightwithlouis 3.50 3 6-1
13 12 Maria Tallchief 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 How About Pavel 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 We the Free 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Thirsty Destiny 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 10 Sensational Z Z 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Recycleyourheart 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 A Kitten for Sue 30.00 5.8 11-1
14 13 Devine Marina 20.00 SCRATCH
8 98 Saint Mihiel 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rugelach 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Hopeful (GB) 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Runamileinmyshoes 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Paradise Lake 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Baltic Fire 20.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Vibez 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Paris Secret (IRE) 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Johanny 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Circle of Trust 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Candy Bar 8.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Valence 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sakura Blossom 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Certitude (FR) 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Royal Charter (GB) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Pio Nono 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lord Dunmore 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 9 Horizon Wildcat 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 5 Make It a Large 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 7 Eagles Dare 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Tee N Off 20.00 3.8 7-1
11 10 Betheguynotthatguy 12.00 4.4 8-1
14 12 Harbor Code 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 4 Smoothwhskygoindwn 20.00 5.4 10-1
12 11 Victory Cat 6.00 6.7 13-1
9 8 Crossrighthands 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Non Domicile 8.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Ya’ll Come 0.00 SCRATCH
4 98 Ragazzone 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.