Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 P J’s Song 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Crabcakes N Beer 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Sir Banana Brian 12.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Performance Plus 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Silent Roar 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lucky Lucky Luke 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Blackwater Falls 12.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Darvesh 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Swift Tap 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Prom Knight 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Estilo Magico 1.20 1.1 2-1
5 5 Callin My Name 12.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Mogalu 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Mahomes Money 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Notion to Tapit 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Real Talented 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 God Is Life 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 My Lucky Ace 10.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Jr Sergio 12.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Electioneering 1.60 1.9 4-1
4 4 Frame Up 10.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Saucy Ham 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 She Is Wisky 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Patty Cakes 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Tiki Bar 2.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Lovely Charm 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Princess Javoncia 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Memphis Showboat 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Stella Mars 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Chez Soleil 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Shy Shy 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Expecting a Winner 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Paynter’s Prodigy 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Admit Nothing 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Ascendance 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Mr. Hustle 4.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Bandero 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Yes Point 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Norfie 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Ghost Stalker 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Zipper Zapper 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Curlins Cruzin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Alilnalot 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Martini Martin 10.00 2 4-1
3 3 My Man Woody 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Belts ‘n Brooks 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 H C Holiday 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 The Heights 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Mean Tweets 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Borracho 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Paco the Taco Man 1.60 2.2 4-1
3 3 Backnthewoods 10.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Don’t Wait Up 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Yo Yo Candy 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Whiskey and You 10.00 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.