Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Feisty One 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wicked Kitten 2.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Blue Ember 8.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 A Shawtown Girl 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Holy Kingdom 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Tapwrit Warrior 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Funzalo 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Red Drapes 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Echale Ganas 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Capos Sugar Kane 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Let’em Hate 2.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Soul Stealer 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Relli’s Cruiser 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 The Rizzler’s Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 R Averie Lynn 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ritabook 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Beach Island 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Maddie Ten 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tam Char 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Sweet Mischief 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Preparefortakeoff 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Five Star Fran 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Azure Lady 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shady Nights 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sheezahotmess 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Lady Lena 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Rehoboth Avenue 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Space Dust 12.00 11 21-1
11 11 Sunnyridge Jaime 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Keep It Sweet 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 My Kinda Mischief 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Feather Wish 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Got Game 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Valerie’s Special 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Eachpeachpearplum 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Need a Miracle 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Xochil 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Blue Hen S.) – Blue Hen S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lilies N Paradise 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Thirst for Hope 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Jumping the Gun 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Techstar 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Blames Honey 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Sassy Fox 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Lunar Buzz 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Edy’s Flame 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Just for the Money 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Great Quality 8.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Leo’s Legacy 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Tik Tok Daddy 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Honor Mags 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Salvo Trigger 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Elon 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mach Two Blue 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Love Hate 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Dover S.) – Dover S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Supreme 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Max Capacity 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Wall Art 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Magic Wallet 2.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lundi Loot 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Blue Forty Two 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Majestic Blue 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Probably Dreaming 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Guilted 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Winner 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Andras 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Leigh’s Last Hero 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 It’sspringboiii 6.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Hippitus Hoppitus 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Saucy Ham 10.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Pretty Sixxy 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Blacktie Gift 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.