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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 23, 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
4 4 Intrepido 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Biggiebiggiebiggie 15.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Plutarch 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Provenance 1.60 2.7 5-1
6 6 Eruption 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Very Quiet 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Charlie’s Curlin 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mischiefs Causeway 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Let Seamus Go 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Spearfish 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 One Mor Story 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Three Georges 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Volatile Storm 5.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 The Key Is Unity 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Father Delay 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clooney 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Great King (FR) 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Ready to Pounce 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Fireman Dan 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Contrary Chieftain 3.50 6.5 12-1
7 7 Left Hand Man 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shangrilama (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Diamond Bar Gal 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Itzel 1.60 2.7 5-1
1 1 Dancing Soul 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Velocious 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Coralgableskaylin 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Tam’s Little Angel 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Sensational Z Z 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Ready Jet Go 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Amanda Rose 20.00 6 11-1
11 98 Uffda 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bazooka Charlie 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Horizon Wildcat 8.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Smoothwhskygoindwn 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Tee N Off 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Citizen Barrett 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Ten Figures 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Make It a Large 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Bankin On Jonathan 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Crossrighthands 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Mom Says 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Bill 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Keep Dancin Nick 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Bonneville Jim 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 War Swift 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mav Man 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Fight Back 4.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Kiss for Lulu 10.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Benny’s Puzzle 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Irish Element 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Brahms Mendelssohn 15.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Star of Delhi 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr. Disrespectful 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Speed Grazy 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Kerry Gold 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 City of Angels 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Pass the Baton 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Canani 5.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Petesoldfashioned 8.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Sogno Di Vino 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Fix It Quick 12.00 8 15-1
10 10 The Gypsy Cowboy 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Proof He Rides 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yellow Card 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Jerry’s Spirit 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Patron d’Oro 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 For All Mankind 4.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Agency 8.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Tejon Pass 8.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Incanto (IRE) 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pat O’brien S.) – Pat O’brien S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stronghold 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dr. Venkman 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Express Train 12.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Maymun 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Speed Boat Beach 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Spirit of Makena 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Awesome Rhythm 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Man O Rose 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Tapalo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nothing Is Forever 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Guiltyofhavingfun 8.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Shezmisbehaving 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Nanci Griffith 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 True Patriot 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sand to Sea 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Practical Dazzle 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Petite Treat 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Hello Kid O Kid O 5.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Lavender Love 3.50 4.9 9-1
9 9 Garden Party 15.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Breve 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Princesa Del Tigre 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Quantum Innergy 5.00 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.

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