Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 7, 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
7 7 Lil Sebastian 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crabcakes N Beer 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Skinny Joey 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Yes Point 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Sir Banana Brian 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Lucky Lucky Luke 6.00 4 7-1
5 5 Bear Hunt 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Blackwater Falls 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bollo de Crema 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bond’s Belle 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 South Pacific 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Sweet Summer Love 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Wild Girl 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Alma Pura 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Amorica 10.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Padrino’s Gold 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ribbonsinherhair 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pure Magic Girl 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Judith’s Cross 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Voodoo Priestess 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Missy Boss 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fashionista 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Step Lightly 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Louezza 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Thula 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Minister Confessor 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Rose Room 4.00 3 6-1
9 9 Halo Hottie 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Autonome 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Go Mischievous 1.40 SCRATCH
8 8 Camber 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 In the Biz 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stress Reliever 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mad for Maddy 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Meg’s Foxy Grey 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Volatility 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Gourmet 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Beautiful Blome 4.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Miss Ellary 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aaraj 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grey Streak 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Johnnyfrenchfri 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Dance for Green 4.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Pentatonic 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Mean Tweets 8.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Remarkable Mo 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tall Order 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Magical Mondays 4.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Dalinar 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Crabs N Beer 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Pappy’s Revenge 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Stellar Lute 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sam Stormy 15.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Elusive Image 12.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Smithwick’s Spice 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bestsugardaddyever 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 War Master 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Secret Zipper 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Stormy Flight 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Whizbang 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spikezone 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Golden Candy 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Paradise Valley 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Brother Conway 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Karan’s Notion 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Nancy Made My Day 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Play Harder 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Practical Coach 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Living Water 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Full Irish 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Dunphy 4.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 My Man Woody 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Leonids 5.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Disturbed 8.00 8 15-1

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.