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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 9, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 McKinzie Street 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Triple Diamonds 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 All the Greats 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Its a Cinch 3.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Run for Kidder 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Listenupshance 15.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Uncle Dude 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bottle of Rouge 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Super Corredora 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Not Happy 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Bad Manners 3.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Pentle Bay 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Brooklyn Blonde 3.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Bank Shot 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Godavri 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fancy Facts 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Only After Midnite 12.00 2 4-1
6 6 Grievous Angel 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Vronaway 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 Lunar Ride 30.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Zip Me Up 4.00 5 9-1
2 2 Scroll Up 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Pavel’s Etoile 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Best Pal S.) – Best Pal S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Desert Gate 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Brigante 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Pavlovian 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Punto Forty 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 St Petersburg 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magale 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Innovative 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Sea Runner 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Hey Jessie 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Eiffel 2.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Hey Lil Lady 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Ribbons 5.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Ariri (GB) 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lyell’s Song 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Privman 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Feel the Magic 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Tessuto 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Mary’s Boy Bolt 30.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Vasa 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Brazenly 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Final Boss 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Air Force Red 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Astronomer 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Beyond Brilliant 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 St Anthony 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Il Bellator 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Scoobie Quando 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Seager Man 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Broadway Unions 1.60 2.7 5-1
6 6 Whats the Buzz 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Westport Captain 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Majestic Palisades 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 James J. Braddock 20.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Alan’s Conquest 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Spiritist 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Bobbed N Lured 30.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Coach Randy B 30.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Tiger Strength 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Excessive Thievery 20.00 8 15-1
14 98 Rhino 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Distant Fleet 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Yellow Ribbon H.) – Yellow Ribbon H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Liguria 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hang the Moon 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Public Assembly 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Watchtower 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Mission of Joy 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Heredia (GB) 4.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Mahina 8.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Musical Rhapsody (IRE) 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiger Fire 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ridegold 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Amelia’s Echo 12.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Joyful Mischief 20.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Timekeeper’s Charm 5.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Christel Clean 3.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Surfin Candy 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Oh My Vron 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Anna’s Danzing 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sexy Blue 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.

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