Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 30, 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
2 2 Tempus Volat 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Never Ambling (IRE) 3.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Fausto 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Decapo 3.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Iron (FR) 8.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Doc Bovie 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Artic Power (IRE) 12.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 B Grayson 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 Just Resilience 30.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Knicks Code 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Jaguar Jon 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kitten in Charge 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Machupicchu 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Distant Fleet 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Coach Cronin 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Arabian Flirt 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 General Jackson 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Wild Recruit 6.00 6 11-1
9 9 Curry 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Tiger Strength 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Mystic Spirit 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brazenly 3.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Pokerknightatvees 10.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Supernal 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Freeport Joe 30.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Vodka Vodka 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Annan 5.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Winning Patriot 8.00 8 15-1
7 7 Cardiff Crack 15.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Chromeflash 20.00 9.9 19-1
5 5 Prince Dolce 12.00 11.9 22-1
1 1 Prince of Del Mar 8.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Misstrial 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Heaven’s Bolt 3.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Definitely Prbable 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Santa Monica Beach 5.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Banzai Betty 6.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Molly E 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Del Mar Mile S.) – Del Mar Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 King of Gosford (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Almendares (GB) 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Cabo Spirit 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Formidable Man 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Zio Jo 12.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Suchet (FR) 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Nesso’s Lastharrah 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Full Serrano (ARG) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Torrey Pines S.) – Torrey Pines S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tenma 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Howin 1.80 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lolo Le Plume 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Om N Joy 5.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 So There She Was 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 A Thousand Miles 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Allihies 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sneaker 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Spicybug 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 12.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Granny Budgie (GB) 15.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Runamileinmyshoes 8.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Violeta M (ARG) 4.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Khinjani (GB) 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Vibez 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Musical Rhapsody (IRE) 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Royal Charter (GB) 20.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Candy Bar 12.00 3.9 7-1
12 98 Moment’s Pleasure 0.00 SCRATCH
14 98 Paradise Lake 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Hopeful (GB) 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shady Stripes 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miss Kona 2.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Cashed 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Danzing Daisy 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Cecilia Street 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Lady K Westfall 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Imnotvanillasky 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Godbless Her 6.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Jacklyn Lucas 20.00 6.3 12-1
12 11 Billie Holiday 8.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Final Table Lady 0.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mustang Knicky 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Green Flash H.) – Green Flash H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Queen Maxima 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Motorious (GB) 2.50 1.1 2-1
9 9 First Peace 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Boss Sully 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Virat 15.00 2.9 5-1
13 13 Wound Up 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Sumter 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Book Smart 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Beyond Brilliant 20.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Reef Runner 15.00 7.3 14-1
14 14 Mucho Del Oro 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Coppola 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Re Armed Jon 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Pacific Classic S.) – Pacific Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fierceness 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Journalism 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Midnight Mammoth 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Indispensable 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Tarantino 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Ultimate Gamble 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Lure Him In 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Nysos 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association) – Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Truly Quality 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atitlan 5.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 3.00 2 4-1
8 8 Final Boss 4.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 City Exile (GB) 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Stay Hot 5.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Endlessly 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Balnikhov (IRE) 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mondego (GB) 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Adios Cole 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Nitti (IRE) 12.00 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.