Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 16, 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
2 2 Look Sharp 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rolly 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Sir Mendel 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Purecrazigroove 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Trumpet Call 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Russian Hammer 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Phil’s On the Run 6.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 The Colora Kid 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chapin Eleven 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Head of the Class 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lookin Like Lucky 2.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Messi the Great 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 World On Fire 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Unforgettable Lord 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Railroad Inn 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wora 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Psychedelic Shack 1.80 2.4 4-1
6 6 Noah Chance 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Claudee Boy 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Fletcher 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Altobelli 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Icing 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Chuck Adams 12.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Smitten Enough 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Retained 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 De Angelo 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 English Daddy 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Issano 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 A Votre Sante 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Inmortal J 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Maximus Speed 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Betta Go Go Go 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Spiralizer 2.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Pops Harper 10.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Dudewithaname 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 I Wanna Rock 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Taporical 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Alrasikh 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 American Litigator 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Pujol 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Thirty West 2.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Basic Miles 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Silk Suit 3.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Blue Sky’s Syl 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Jo Bee Brat 20.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Choppa 20.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Chocolate Brownie 10.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Kitten’s Ploy 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Midnight Fog 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Disco Dervish 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 New Diamond 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Ritz On Broadway 10.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Firing Thoughts 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Best Worst Idea 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Keep It Safe 4.50 5 9-1
4 4 Majestic Jo 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Charlize Chub 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 No Walk Inthe Park 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clementine Hunter 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dynamic Actress 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Golden Rocket 2.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Morgs World 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Honorable Win 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Martynas’ Joy 3.50 7.6 14-1
4 4 Doesn’thurttoflirt 6.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Heybackatcha 15.00 10.9 21-1
11 11 Sandpiper Memories 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Center Stage 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Civil Notion 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 I’m a Sure Thing 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Lakeside Getaway 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pretty Geisha 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Gortreagh Gal 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Got Game 1.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Messy Lu 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Hill Sparrow 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Estrellis 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Affirmed Blessing 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Fifth Gear 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.