Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 24, 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 Westwood 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Penalty Box 2.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Ballyhooligan 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Lorenzo Bernini 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Harmonique 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Prank Zappa 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Rancho Bernardo H.) – Rancho Bernardo H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Formula Rossa 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Azteca 0.40 1.2 2-1
1 1 Chismosa 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Donttellourwives 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Visually 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Curvino 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Night Out 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Crazy Cavalier 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 American Glory (GB) 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 Blamethegoodtimes 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Special Club 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Pacific Quest 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Silly Rabbit 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pocket Venus 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Approval Rating 20.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Sei Bella 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Maximun Gold 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 From Scratch 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Saint Mihiel 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Lady Aberdeen 6.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 A Fleet Ride 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Umbralle 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Miss Donna 5.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Camila Catalina 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Separator 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Flamingo Star 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Springline 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Darlin Sugaree 6.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Will Happen 3.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Channel Place 12.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Golden Two Step 20.00 6.6 13-1
12 12 Radiant View 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Violets Song 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kizazi 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Smiling Capote 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bad to the Bones 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Silver N Black 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Youramystyle 5.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Mongolian Altai 3.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Fast Service 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Meeking 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Robarando 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Quebrancho 6.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Six Hot Grands 30.00 7 13-1
13 13 Whats the Buzz 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Majestic Palisades 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tapit Dynasty 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Brother Tony 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Naturally Blonde 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mendelssohns Angel 12.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Fly At Knight 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Going Great Guns 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Mia Pia 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sacred Sound 6.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Buzz the Tower 12.00 5 10-1
4 4 Dialing Destiny 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Waltz Across Texas 8.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Knead the Dough 8.00 7.8 15-1
12 98 Expressive Love 0.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Pavel’s Etoile 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Vronaway 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ghost of Midnight 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Elwood Blues 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Red Flag 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Tapalo 5.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Tall Paul 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Manitowish 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Awesome Rhythm 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Kingdom Heart 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Ga Mo Tak (CHI) 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Hejazi 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Drop Um 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Margot’s Boy 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Castle Leoch 4.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Sydney Street (GB) 15.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Don’t Swear Dave 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sketchy 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Hudson Ridge 12.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Zoffarelli (IRE) 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Sbagliato 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Lil Nas 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Megayacht 8.00 SCRATCH
5 98 Carver 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Neon Lights (IRE) 20.00 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.