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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 14, 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
2 2 Burning Rubber 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reno 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Septembersixtyfour 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Springs 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Doc Bovie 4.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Gandalf 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Auratium 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Exington 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Leopardess (GB) 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Maniae 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Blue Fashion 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 C Her Beauty 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Be a Goldfish 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 A Kitten for Sue 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Mrazek’s Old Dream 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Devine Marina 15.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Step It Out (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Approval Rating 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sophistry 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 How About Pavel 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Polythene Pam 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 How Lovely (IRE) 5.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Fondest Dream (GB) 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Special Look 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Tight Squeeze 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dixie’s Delight 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Mia Mac 12.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Oscar Night 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Smiling Rapper 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Coconut Girl 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Firecracker Molly 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 A Clear Behest 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 A. P’s Lucky Charm 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Rebelexis 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rockford Peach 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Case Hit 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballyvaughan Gig 20.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Piper’s Causeway 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Cullen J 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Potito 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Travelin’ Show 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Midnite Musket 8.00 5 10-1
7 7 Pokerknightatvees 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Hezaspanishdancer 30.00 9 17-1
11 11 Grazed 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hot Box 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Last Call London 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bag’s Gold 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Attila the Dun 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 Major Tom 15.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Gavea 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Halo Uncle 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Big Don’s Smiling 15.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Rogue Son 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Blue Cheese Olive 12.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Melanie’s Tiger 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Bel Ragazzo 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Street Talker 15.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Smiling Jojo 20.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Howbeit 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Money Run 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eternal Reign (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Defiance 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Roselee May 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Ima Joker 6.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Atia 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Ruby Cantu 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 No Other Like You 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Goodbye Dal 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Jennys Tiz 8.00 1.3 3-1
8 8 Tapit Dynasty 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Nassau Circle 8.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Toppers At Seaside 8.00 1.9 3-1
9 9 Supreme Coast 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Friends With Fidel 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Regarding Harry 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Booming Bernardo 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Serenader 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Cano for the Win 6.00 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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