Delaware Park 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Litlemscantbewrong 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mom Esterina 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Flying Perfection 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Run Chachy Run 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 High Heel Native 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Divine Seeker 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tuned to the Moon 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Sassafrassness 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Brightness 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Blessed Candy 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 High Hearts 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Tricky River 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Country Charlie 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Great Artist 1.80 2.2 4-1
5 5 Boyd’s Band 20.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Rough and Rowdy 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Shellback 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Hegs 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Whizbang 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Night Time Nap 2.00 8.1 15-1
13 13 Sharp Red Eagle 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 I Wanna Rock 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Kuz It’s Chilly 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Kaz Creed 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Royal Browne 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Kunooz 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sina 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rock Etiquette 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Doc’s Miracle 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Tap Into Grace 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sweet Shenanigans 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Lunar Buzz 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Forty Seven Smoker 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Great Kisser 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Pallino 1.40 1.9 4-1
7 7 Dark Dutchess 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Discreet Devil 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Zingales King 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Maybe It’s Time 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Code Name Brody 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 In My Memories 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Itsamonstamash 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Intrepid Mo 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Our Best Song 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Royal Princess 2.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Thousand Story’s 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 No More Calls 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Empire of Glory 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Tyrus 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Practical Joker 4.00 5 9-1
8 8 Renovator 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Leverage 3.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Kravitz 2.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Blue Suede Hooves 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Let’s Go Lando 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Decorum 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Summer Ready 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Farooq 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 King Size 2.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Platform 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Muntage 8.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 The Transitioner 10.00 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.