Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 10, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Balboa 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Noble Testament 1.80 4 8-1
3 3 A. P. Again 15.00 4 8-1
5 5 Huber 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Parker’s Candy 3.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cali Cat 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mythical Reel (IRE) 5.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Lyle The Crocodile (IRE) 1.60 1.9 4-1
5 5 Geometry 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Got Soul 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Muscled 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Sorrento S.) – Sorrento S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Himika 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Mo’ Em Down 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Thank You India 15.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Dreaming of Alys 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Stuffy Mist 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 My Kat 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Andtheomofthebrave 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jaguar Jon 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Fleet Feet 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Re Armed Jon 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Special Club 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Scatify 3.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Bolt Supremacy 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Kitten in Charge 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Mohaven 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Blame It On Abby 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Tammy Baby 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Cashed 3.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 Let It Begin 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 Miss Kona 4.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Cecilia Street 6.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Smokin Hot Chick 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Donde Esta Jefe 8.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Running Iron 20.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Big Coin 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lady K Westfall 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Can You Dream 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Honeymoon Suite 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Zombo Bombo 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 4 Garry John 20.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Shady Appeal 10.00 1.7 3-1
9 8 Adios Nicanor 20.00 2.3 4-1
6 5 The Big Cheeseola 8.00 2.7 5-1
11 9 Western Avenue 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Joey Brackets 30.00 4.2 8-1
12 10 Nijinsky Halo 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 98 Goldensunrise 0.00 SCRATCH
4 98 Known Idea 0.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Toughness 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bit’s Tiger Magic 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Certitude (FR) 2.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Nene Diamond 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Ma Rae’s Girl 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Tahini 15.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Miss Roberts (GB) 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Nay V Belle 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Vitalera (CHI) 30.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Silent Law 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Devil Among Us 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sir Rocket 5.00 1.3 3-1
8 8 Titanic Thompson 4.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 No More Ding Dongs 12.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Clever Clover 20.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Minister Shane 6.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Letmein 5.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Bronko Nagurski 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Binging 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Runkerry 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Sharona’s Wild Boy 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Momo’s Kiddo 30.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Last Call London 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Without a Pout (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Inner Fury (IRE) 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Nakota (IRE) 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Delightful Laura 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Sensational Dream 12.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Frog 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Authentic Grace 20.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Makenarita 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Silver Flirt 30.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Lanilla 12.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Thea 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Icons Only 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rehearsal (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Aleramo (IRE) 5.00 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.