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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 21, 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 Margarita Girl 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Philippa 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Into the Hall 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Naples Gal 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Neko 2.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Curtsy 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dirty Words 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lean Music Machine 5.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Video Review 1.40 1.3 3-1
3 3 Mutt Dillin 12.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Smiling Tizzy 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 B Grayson 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Vino Amante 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thirsty Trickster 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Exington 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Moochie Girl 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Liquid Spirit 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Perfect Life 3.50 6.5 12-1
6 6 Thirsty Destiny 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Princess Daddy 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Cioppina Pasadina 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cara Rose 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Final Table Lady 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Adia 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Avocado Lake 5.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Magic Club 4.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Big Coin 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Training Good 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Cash in Toknight 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Lady K Westfall 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Violets Song 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miso Phansy 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Mendelssohn 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Issa Court 3.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Jessebear 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 I Had That One Too 5.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Broadway Venus 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Goodnight Nellie 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Magical Miss 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Mirinda 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 No Cap 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Darlin Tami 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Freya 2.50 5.8 11-1
1 1 Quick Omen 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Press Your Luck 10.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Only Reputation 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Petit Filet 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Coralgableskaylin 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Fancy Facts 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sea Dog 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Havoc 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Sugar Beets 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Impossible Task 1.80 4.6 9-1
4 4 American Empire 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Bel Ragazzo 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Bobby’s Alibi 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Chief Jackson 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Law Abiding 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Druidic 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Trusty Rusty 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Mongolian Apple 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 McClusky 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 Uncharted 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Oobubbakakayo 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Sunset Storm 12.00 8 15-1

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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