Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 1, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Exington 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Upcharge 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Time to Shine 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 No Other Like You 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Giggle Giggle 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Double Cappuccino 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Step Beyond 2.50 1 2-1
4 3 Mr. Pippins 4.50 1.2 2-1
8 7 Surf Ranger 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Mr. Cardenas 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 4 Daddy Bigbucks 12.00 3.7 7-1
9 8 Blazing Heat 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 6 Marcos Performance 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 9 Rebel Nation 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 5 Jimmy Delivers 20.00 6.5 12-1
11 10 Morro Morro 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 98 Just a Little Bit 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Arkadelphia 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Proletariat 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 B G Bullet 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Rich Night 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Sendit Mo 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 In the Mix 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Monumental 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Madame Secretary 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Howin 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Lolo Le Plume 10.00 1.9 3-1
7 6 Shared Future 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 5 Epione 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 7 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 4 Sugar Hi 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 98 Shezmisbehaving 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ro Town 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Empress Ellie 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Port Ellen (IRE) 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Illhaveanotherkiss 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Dea Matrona (FR) 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Corporal Violette (IRE) 4.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Ultimate Hy 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Highlands 20.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Asian Matriarch 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Vronsky Feint 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Real Good Deal S.) – Real Good Deal S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Western Freedom 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Drop Um 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Shea Brennan 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Speedy Wilson 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Style Cat 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Check’s On the Way 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Last Call Zondlo 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Keithing Thunder 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vodka Vodka 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Bill 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Curlin Command 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bonneville Jim 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Shapoval 10.00 4.4 8-1
13 13 High King 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Keep Dancin Nick 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Regarding Harry 30.00 6 11-1
3 3 Irish Element 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Mav Man 6.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Maxville 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bazooka Charlie 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Zagreus 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Benny’s Puzzle 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vegas Love 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stellar Cap 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Danzing Cat 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Lady Good Trouble 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 I’m a Risque Girl 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Fun to Run 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 One Arrow 12.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Ryder’s Candy 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Ryan’s Girl 12.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Rythem Girl 15.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Buds N Suds 6.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Dallas Alice 20.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Misty Muppet 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Blue Fashion 5.00 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.