Delaware Park 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Candothis 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rama Bama Lana 2.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Fab Girl 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Show’ Em Nola 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Runsweetly 4.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Go Chloe Go 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Vamonos Chicas 8.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Cheese N Crackers 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Warriors Jewel 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nanisca 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Margarita Daze 1.40 2.1 4-1
2 2 Answer the Call 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 No Walk Inthe Park 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Wild Girl 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Padiddle 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Hall Monitor 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Warrior Wayne 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Tested 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 High Ransom 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Hegs 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Simply Disregarded 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tavern Time 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 Honor Mags 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rock Etiquette 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Embrace the Moment 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Disney Belle 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Mezcalera 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Lunar Buzz 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Miss Fulton Gal 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Honor Bright 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Great Actress 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Candy Moonshine 12.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Autonome 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Inspire Courage 2.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Undertone 4.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Natures Fury 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 Kinda Clever 15.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 C’est Chouette 6.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Stroll Trippin 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Flying Perfection 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Viva Vienne 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Purist 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ritabook 1.50 1 2-1
6 6 Compass Fire 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Golden Eib Micrphn 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Velvet Vixen 4.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Maddie Ten 8.00 6 11-1
7 7 Little Crybaby 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Prospective Forum 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Eternal Mischief 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bully for You 12.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Madefromliona 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Scorpius 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 King Size 6.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Humoresque 6.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Toro Jr. 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Mister Chill 20.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Kitten’s Ploy 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Hiding in Honduras 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Silver Punch 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Your Lordship (GB) 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Blue Ember 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Padrino’s Gold 1.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Wicked Kitten 3.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Tapwrit Warrior 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Amorica 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Funzalo 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Alma Pura 15.00 7 13-1

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.