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Delaware Park 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ruby River 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Hold On 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sweet and Feisty 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Electrica 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Big Bolt 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Nohai 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Mistress Alana 8.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Seven’s Magic 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Divine Romance 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Conquest Dancer 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Shining Spirit 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Explosive Exchange 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Fancy Princess 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Forest Acclamation 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Minister Confessor 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballykeefe 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Good Golly Msfolly 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Companion 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Myrna 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Research Triangle 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Lucky Esther 10.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Java Tales 5.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Embrace the Moment 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Disney Belle 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 C’est Chouette 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Meatballsforaries 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Run Chachy Run 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Eimear 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sweet Shenanigans 2.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Half a Deck 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Astrid 5.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Relli’s Cruiser 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Put a Rock On It 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Whirlwind 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 The Goddess Factor 2.50 4.2 8-1
9 9 Volatility 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Mischiefness 3.50 5.3 10-1
2 2 Hazelmoor Beach 10.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Lady Lancer 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Gregorian Solo 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Pure Magic Girl 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tariba Dream 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Phabulous Phoebe 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lino and Me 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quick to Accuse 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 War Master 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Awesome Flay 1.60 3.9 7-1
2 2 Just Call Ray 3.50 4 8-1
1 1 Margie’s Fun Son 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Ten Gauge 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Ardanwood 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pujol 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Oxford Union 8.00 2 4-1
7 7 Dance On Air 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 All Fruits Ripe 10.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Vekoma Kid 3.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Chilling Zensation 12.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Storm Force 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Soo Handsome 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Buck Run 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Party On Rufus 12.00 9.2 17-1
12 12 Armoured 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Union Thunder 15.00 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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