Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 28, 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
5 5 Brother Tony 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Big Juanito 1.80 3.7 7-1
2 2 Supermax 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Tamarando Star 20.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 American Empire 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Majestic Palisades 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Whats the Buzz 4.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Standard of Proof 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Time to Shine 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Happyasaclam (IRE) 8.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Lady Maryann 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Upcharge 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Tavolara 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Irish Rose 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cloudy Women 3.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lady Rider 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Violences Ohr 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Severe Clear 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Expressive Love 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Union Heiress 6.00 4 7-1
9 9 Co Heart 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Smiling Rapper 4.50 4.4 8-1
11 11 Coconut Girl 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Reckless Optimism 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 A. P’s Lucky Charm 20.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Oni 20.00 10.6 20-1
7 7 Rosie Ann Rules 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Thea 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Diamond Daze 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Oscar Night 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Jack Fish 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Nap 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 5 High King 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 7 Tom Mix 3.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Victoria’s Rocket 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 8 Sir Percival 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Foreroyal 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 6 Dane the Great 15.00 6 11-1
10 9 Crime Lord 6.00 7.3 14-1
4 98 Joe Vittori 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Fire Ile 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Train Station 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Bear’s Board 3.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Alluring Valentine 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Dragon Kat 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Cheekwood 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mashie Niblick 5.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Little Tinker Elle 4.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Fourlynnes 6.00 6 11-1
8 8 Devil’s Bella 15.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Not Happy 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Smokin Hot Chick 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Salty Sally 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Can’t Sleep 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thermal 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Andiamo Ragazza 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Miss Mandalay (GB) 3.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Miracle Ball 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Princesa Moche (PER) 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sweet Gal of Mine 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Shamrockin 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Cyprus Moon 10.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Lovin’ On the Run 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 The Wild Grazer (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Invincible Molly (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Instinct D’ Oro 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Where’s the Loot 3.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Fly Zapper 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Leyas Candy 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Morello 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Come Out Fighting 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 In Suspense 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Haywood 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 My Bucket List 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Shashashakemeup 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Evenerevenworse 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Stan From Malibu 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blame It On Abby 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Druliner 4.50 3.3 6-1
10 10 Coyote Cafe 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Remember April 15.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Let It Begin 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Priscilla 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 It’s a Fairlife 5.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Eighties 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 Nancy Two Point O 12.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Taysha 30.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Stylish Colleen 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Cee Drew 12.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Aguila Azul 0.00 SCRATCH
14 13 Keep the Pavels 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.