Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Carroll Girl 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Date Night Kisses 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Chelsea Wall 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Penny Polka 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Amy Mule 4.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Lachicafortequila 8.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Faytastic 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nohai 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Electrica 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Estrellis 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Big Bolt 20.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Sweet and Feisty 8.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 My Lady Bae 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Bella Creed 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Fontabelle 1.80 3.7 7-1
2 2 Savannah Georgia 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Affirmed Blessing 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Centre Court Champ 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Edge of Town 2.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Wise Miss 8.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Bella Queen 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 I’m a Cutie Pie 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Party 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Golden Charm 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Like a Dream 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pretty Thing (IRE) 1.40 1.6 3-1
2 2 Aranciata 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Empire’s Treat 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Why Not Grace 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Qualified Hire 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Midway Vow 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Te Amo 15.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Holy Kingdom 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Tapwrit Warrior 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Major Mayhem 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 First Pearl 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 You’re the One 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hot Fudge Warrior 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Old Bay 8.00 2 4-1
4 4 M J’s Yoshida 12.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Green Eyed Monster 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Maida 1.80 4.3 8-1
2 2 Plinko Chip 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 True Phenomenon 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Centeya 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Sea Shanty 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Learning to Fly 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Classicals Finale 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Indy’s Universe 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Honorable Chill 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Michaela 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Blonde Samaritan 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 La de Peluche 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Princess Clemmie 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 D’oro Road 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Yahoo Omar 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Byk 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Heard On Thestreet 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Boy Magic 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Smooth Flyin Mike 4.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Chipotle 2.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Excitable Boy 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Expensive Cut 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Afraidofthebunny 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Epic Luck 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 One Way Farrior 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Your Analysis 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Sundaeswithsandy 2.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Waldrip 3.00 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.