Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 3, 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
6 6 Charlie’s Curlin 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Buetane 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Cactus Charlie 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Stark Contrast 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Falcon Jet 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Medici 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wishtheyallcouldbe 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Formula Rossa 0.60 2.6 5-1
5 5 Jensco 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Lucky Burglar 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 So There She Was 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Gridlock 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fix It Quick 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Keithing Thunder 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Bazooka Charlie 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Zagreus 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Non Domicile 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Subic Boy 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Goodheartedharry 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Star of Delhi 30.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Mom Says 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Silver N Black 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Begin Again 12.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Fast Service 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Quebrancho 12.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Smiling Capote 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Big Juanito 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Six Hot Grands 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 True Mantra 12.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Gentlemen’s Club 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 White Mountain 3.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Majestic Palisades 0.00 SCRATCH
12 98 James J. Braddock 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Naturally Blonde 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Trickifult 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Penny Worth 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Mia Pia 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Honey Jo 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Sacred Sound 6.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 She’s a One of One 6.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Magical Miss 8.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Don’t Ask Wy 15.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Buzz the Tower 8.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Mendelssohns Angel 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Godavri 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Zip Me Up 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Fancy Facts 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Robarando 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Going Viral 3.50 1.4 3-1
11 11 Fine Tuned 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Honor the Cat 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Crown Prosecutor 8.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Sir Zo 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Rocksalot 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Naval Harbor 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Runninforcandy 30.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Torleif 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Webster 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 My Pal George 30.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Far Over Loaded 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Woodrow Call 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (La Jolla H.) – La Jolla H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freedom’s Not Free 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Artislas 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 The Padre (IRE) 3.00 3.4 7-1
5 5 Day and Age 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Game Warrior 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Maaz (FR) 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Night Time 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Devil Be Me 5.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Halo Rando 8.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Morello 6.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Slew’s Joy 12.00 3 6-1
12 12 Wegonahavagoodtime 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Goldensunrise 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 In Suspense 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Carol’s Comic 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Stan From Malibu 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mitico 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Tizz a Good Thing 20.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 El Diablo Rojo 4.00 SCRATCH
14 98 Evenerevenworse 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sei Bella 6.00 1 2-1
13 13 Calm Down Kimmie 3.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Sexy Blue 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Expressive Love 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Greta’s Ghost 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Rosie Ann Rules 20.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Straker 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Prizeconquest 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Dialing Destiny 5.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Going Great Guns 12.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Big A’s Little One 15.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 West Fresno 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tropical Rain Day 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association S.) – California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Liberation 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Tapatia Mia 4.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Jasmina 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 My Love Caroline 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mustang Knicky 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Lino’s Angel 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Lady Victoria 20.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 What’s a Good Name 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Doing Time 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mo Holland Drive 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Benny and the Jet 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Love the Pressure 3.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Smokem and Love 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sagunto 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Bandolero 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Union Secrets 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Oracle of Paradise 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Big Vengeance 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 American Tiger 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.