Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Goatski 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Strawberry Tizzy 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Z’s Wardrobe 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Big Whoosh 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Little Silver Girl 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Silver Flirt 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Honey Jo 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Carmen Miranda 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Stay in Line 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Emirates Affair 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Elegant Sway 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Blue Wildcat 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Sophistry 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Arkadelphia 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 L Rankin 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 B G Bullet 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Terrapin Flyer 4.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Saturday 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 A. P. Again 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Bella’s Bro 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cactus Charlie 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Can You Dream 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chica Tigre 3.50 1.3 3-1
8 8 Victoria’s Jewel 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kiss Me Coco 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Sheer Lightning 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Joyriding 30.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Royally Unstable 8.00 5 10-1
1 1 Selected 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Crunchy 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 I’m No Swifty 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thirty Two Chunk 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Catmansue 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Charlie Foxtrot 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Cultural 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Our Consigliere 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Harbor Code 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Miracle Mark 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 One Step Beyond 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Mr. Cardenas 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Guillermo 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Surf Ranger 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Trail Blaze 5.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 My Man Huey 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 My Moroni 8.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Gray Tiger 15.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 King of Success 12.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Darth Graydar 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jeweled Shillelagh 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Beef Winslow 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cathal (IRE) 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Caisson 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Cowboy Mike 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Simplexity (IRE) 8.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Ghazaaly 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lena Lindgard 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Evermore 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Ready to Dare 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Heartfull of Joy 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lucky Nea 30.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Perfect Smile 3.50 3.8 7-1
11 11 Ponytail Pete 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Thetribehasspoken 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Prizeconquest 20.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Siempre Naman 30.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Free Nomination 30.00 7.5 14-1
14 98 Smoove Over 0.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Savel 12.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Mademm Coco 0.00 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.