Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 31, 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
1 1 Comininalittlehot 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Call Me Sir 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Tariff 1.60 2.3 4-1
2 2 Earned Not Given 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Press Your Luck 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Typhoon Tommy 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Shared Belief S.) – Shared Belief S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Citizen Bull 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Gaming 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Smooth Cruisein 10.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Privman 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Brother Brother 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smokem and Love 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stanford Dropout 1.80 2.9 5-1
6 6 Kiki Ride 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Fumano’s Magic 12.00 5 9-1
11 10 Chase N Ryan 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Jimmy Delivers 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Blazing Heat 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 What a Gift 6.00 6.3 12-1
9 8 Cielitos Wish 6.00 7.6 14-1
10 9 He’s Got Fire 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 98 Wicked Wit 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Wave With Envy 0.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Petrakos 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Zombo Bombo 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Resemblance 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Naismith 8.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Last Call Zondlo 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Shady Appeal 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Gunnin for Gold 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 The Big Cheeseola 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Rhino 20.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Adios Nicanor 8.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Goldensunrise 12.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Mandela Effect 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Heber 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Infinity Dream 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wildfire Princess 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Headstrong Ways 8.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Frog 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Twirling Light 15.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Unbinding (GB) 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Can’tdealwithit 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Moonlit Courage 5.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Kool Tap Dancer 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Musical Song 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Ridethelightning 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Daddygaveittome 30.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Perfect Smile 8.00 SCRATCH
14 98 Gigi’s Girl 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Falcon Jet 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beers On Me 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Mr. A. P. 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Kristofferson 2.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Rich Night 12.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Rio Grande 4.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Sharons Angels 15.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Plagarist 15.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Out of the Woods 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ima Joker 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Port Ellen (IRE) 12.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Cameron Slough 12.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Mayacama 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 O K Rose 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Dorie Miller 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Tiaraqueen (GB) 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 La Scaloneta 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Giggle Giggle 4.50 7.5 14-1
9 9 Miss Meagher (IRE) 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ride Elbow Ranch 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tiger Fire 3.00 2 4-1
12 12 Calm Down Kimmie 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Amelia’s Echo 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Greta’s Ghost 12.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Big A’s Little One 15.00 4 8-1
10 10 Vronaway 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 She’s a One of One 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Straker 15.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Don’t Ask Wy 30.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Pretty Prancealot 15.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Royal Dusty 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 West Fresno 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby) – Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Freedom’s Not Free 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Padre (IRE) 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Geometry 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mythical Reel (IRE) 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Game Warrior 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Iron Man Cal 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Clampett 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Grubauer 5.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Good With People 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Western Freedom 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Shea Brennan 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Captain Sparrow 3.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Lawless World 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Centrodelantero 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kikuride 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Breve 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Princesa Del Tigre 15.00 3 6-1
9 9 Nothing Is Forever 12.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Quantum Innergy 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Theresasilverlinin 8.00 4.4 8-1
13 13 Ashleys Sandcastle 5.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Hey Demps 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Only Reputation 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Miss Will 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Dontmesswithtess 20.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Cooling Off 30.00 8.8 17-1
14 14 Summer Lake 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 True Patriot 8.00 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.