Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 20, 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 Lady Arwen 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Speak Your Mind 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Stormy Irish Lass 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Smooth Justice 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Bad Temper 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Style to Follow 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Thea’s Theme 20.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Illusion of Hope 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Thunder Boss 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Viking Queen 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Salagadoola 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Liam’s Kiss 15.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Recognize Me 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Lady Dominance 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Dubstep 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lino and Me 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Can Do 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Fitness 3.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Peach Tea 8.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Padrino’s Gold 6.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Blonde Samaritan 20.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Smart Red 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Power and Glory 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Te Amo 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Bella Mama 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Major Mayhem 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Canadian Bear 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Classicals Finale 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Step Lightly 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Scottish Storm 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 L Golden Boy 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 10.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Wyoming Class 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Midnight Ready 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Weaponized 5.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Edgerton 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 St Pete’s Passion 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Kitty’s Son 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kohoutek 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Major Offensive 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mortal Sin 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Bold Licorice 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 If I Were You 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tiger Paw (IRE) 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Elfuegomasbrilante 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Shellback 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fightnomoreforever 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Modica 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Owhatanite 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Brewmaster 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Comanche Peak (GB) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Petingas Twin 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bouncer 1.80 1.5 3-1
2 2 Howgreatisnate 1.60 1.9 4-1
4 4 Karan’s Notion 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Runaway Jack 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Scaramouche 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Twisted Ride 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Card Trick 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 California Tiger 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Escape Key 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Trevesso 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Lil Sebastian 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Let’s Have a Party 20.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Ready to Fly 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 The Last Scip 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Big Big Star 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Noble Jon 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Elusive Image 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mickey Shillelagh 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Devil Pays in Gold 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Always Laughing 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Hot Dance 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Yumyum Eat Em Up 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Our Uptown Girl 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Chickieness 2.50 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.