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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 17, 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
5 5 Conducted 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Later Than Planned (IRE) 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Born to Rock 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Sterling Sea 4.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Biggiebiggiebiggie 5.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Whole Shebang 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Day Man 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Classico 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Lee’s Baby Boy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Explora 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Revera 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Total Val 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Latte Luv 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Cherry Cider 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Cosmo Friday 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Crosby Beach 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ah Jeez 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Spycatcher 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Hotrocket (IRE) 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Yacowlef (IRE) 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Kansas Cat (ARG) 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Rimprotector 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 The Rabbi 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jalisco 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Wave With Envy 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Closing Time 4.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Mr. Pippins 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Rumpus in Paradise 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Tina’s Princess 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Desert Kat 12.00 8.8 17-1
11 98 Blazing Heat 0.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Petrakos 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Mr. Cardenas 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 One Happy Dude 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Chase N Ryan 20.00 14 26-1
14 98 Jimmy Delivers 0.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Apolinar Graydar 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Betterdaysrcoming (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Hot Box 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Zoffarelli (IRE) 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Grazed 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Yogi Boy 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Whatmakessammyrun 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Please Focus 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Skipper’s Pride 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Barsabas 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Harcyn 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Slew’s Joy 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Petite Ange 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Disposition 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Matina 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Recycleyourheart 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Chasing Kat 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Blue Breeze 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Sugar Brown 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Cestrand 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Faithful Truth 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Solana Beach S.) – Solana Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Grand Slam Smile 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Moment’s Pleasure 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Prancingthruparis 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Sneaker 5.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Cornelia Fort 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Wink and a Grin 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Only One America 20.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Hot Girl Walk 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Dorie Miller 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 California Rocks 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Miso Phansy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 El Diablo Rojo 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Doo Wop Don 4.00 1.3 3-1
8 8 Gypsy Tears 5.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Known Idea 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Nation 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 My Man Bags 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Man Child 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Harry’s Onthefly 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Raging Waters 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Mitico 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Caitlin Fever 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Willa T 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Icons Only 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Rehearsal (IRE) 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Angelica Bay (IRE) 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Eastwick 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Twirling Light 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Storm Lady (GB) 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Thea 20.00 13 25-1
8 8 Gladly 20.00 13 25-1
11 11 This Name’s Taken 20.00 13 25-1
13 13 Makenarita 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Global Consort 20.00 13 25-1

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.

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