Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 8, 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
6 6 Cowboy Mike 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Del Mar Jerry 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Father Delay 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Shortman 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Moose Mitchell 12.00 5 10-1
1 1 Ghazaaly 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Caitlin Fever 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vinalia (GB) 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Wildfire Princess 12.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Heads in Beds (FR) 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Judith 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Tupelo 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Blame Eve 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Baela 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Gigi’s Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Miracle Ball 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Pop 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Shes Just Fluffy 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Moochie Girl 3.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Queen Girvin 4.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Smiling Amy 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Throwthefirstpunch 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 He’s a Knockout 1.60 1.1 2-1
1 1 Off the Bench 8.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Fair Question 12.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Almost There 12.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Kiki Ride 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Convergence 12.00 2 4-1
6 6 Mojo Mo 12.00 2 4-1
12 12 Still Bulletproof 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Mystic Moses 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Eye of the Smiley 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Jalisco 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Max Ciao 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tommy Norris 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Moonshiner 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Southern Melodee 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Forever Ben 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Another Bulleit 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Pavel’s Treasure 8.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 World News 20.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Fumano’s Magic 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Crazy Cavalier 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Unrivaled Hero 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Hamlin 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Djoser 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Irish Whiskey 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Brother Brother 6.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Makutu 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Poor Connection 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Cagey Burglar 30.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Beach Hero 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Graduation S.) – Graduation S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hero Or Zero 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Fionello 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sammy Davis 1.80 1.3 2-1
3 3 Trump Era 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 What’s a Good Name 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Desert Dawg 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Princess Snow 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Word Play (GB) 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Cameron Slough 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Mayacama 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Oveta’s Hobby 3.50 2.9 5-1
10 10 Dorie Miller 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Tiaraqueen (GB) 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 She’s Splendid 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Miss Meagher (IRE) 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Wits and Wagers 15.00 10 19-1

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.