Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Recognize Me 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Penny Polka 1.80 2.1 4-1
1 1 Ruxton Rocks 15.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Dubstep 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Mikey’s Jewel 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Beachgrass 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Peace Fire 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Issano 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Inmortal J 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Grand Avila 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Speedy Alex 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Chase a Dream 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Phil’s On the Run 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Hoppetosse 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Our Day Will Come 8.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Coloma 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Tiz the Great 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Mose Smokin 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Paynted Lion 12.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Tyrus 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Baby Bobby 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 No More Calls 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Vignon Manor 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Runaway Rooster 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Swifty Devil 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Magic Spin 3.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Runyonesque 8.00 2 4-1
1 1 Borracho 2.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Backnthewoods 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Don’t Wait Up 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Little Lance 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Johnnyfrenchfri 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fitness 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Classicals Finale 8.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Tesoro Rossa 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Indy’s Universe 2.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Mishka 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Why Not Grace 6.00 6 11-1
10 10 Power and Glory 15.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Blonde Samaritan 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Learning to Fly 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tapwrit Warrior 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Like a Dream 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Centeya 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 A Shawtown Girl 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Spooky Gal 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Uncle Money 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fear Nothing 10.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Ben’s Hero 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Carnaby 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Otter Creek 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Let’s Have a Party 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Ellinger 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 My Kid Syd 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Expecting a Winner 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Morgs World 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Peyton Elizabeth 10.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Arijana’s Pearl 10.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Cahira’s Song 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Conch Fried Rice 4.00 5 9-1
2 2 Forest Acclamation 30.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Krone 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Golden Rocket 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Urban Star 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Martynas’ Joy 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Can Do 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dynamic Actress 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Intrepid Mo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bee Bluff 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Alyvia Mavis 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Chillow 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Found Grace 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Trick of the Light 6.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Eskenforave and Ak 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Vamonos Chicas 8.00 7 13-1

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.