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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 5, 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 In the Mix 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 H Q Wilson 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Opus Uno 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Another Juanito 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Texas Wildcat 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Jewlz 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Comeback Girl 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tight Squeeze 3.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Young Love 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Prime and Ready 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Baela 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Lee’s Baby Girl 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 How Lovely (IRE) 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Double Cappuccino 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Toppers At Seaside 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Supreme Coast 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Cano for the Win 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 War Swift 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Lookin for Curly 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Rocksalot 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Light Dragoon 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Cagey Burglar 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Tap and Go 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Case Hit 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Andtheomofthebrave 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 6 Frank Bullitt 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Glorious Life 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Check’s On the Way 6.00 4 7-1
8 7 Potito 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Far Western 20.00 5 9-1
6 5 Prince Prancealot 12.00 6.4 12-1
12 11 Grazed 6.00 SCRATCH
5 98 Belly Up 0.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Midnite Musket 8.00 SCRATCH
11 10 Cullen J 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lucky Burglar 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Artisma 5.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Usha 2.00 1.5 3-1
11 10 Showers 12.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Jensco 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 6 Shared Future 12.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Dare to Fly 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 7 In the Air Tonight 20.00 2.8 5-1
9 8 Wishtheyallcouldbe 12.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Scary Fast Ride 12.00 SCRATCH
6 98 New Light (CHI) 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cortina d’Amprezzo (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Olivia 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Radiant View 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Counterbalance 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Mama Glows 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Yurak 3.50 6.1 12-1
10 10 Bourbon Story 8.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Rabid Response 8.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Una Mirada 15.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Brave Deb 12.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Pentle Bay 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hypergamy 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Miss Queue 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Super Corredora 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (I’m Smokin S.) – I’m Smokin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sammy Davis 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Thirsty Rebel 3.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Fionello 15.00 5 10-1
8 8 Pavlovian 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Saul Elliott 4.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Max Ciao 5.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Desert Dawg 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Another Bulleit 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ridegold 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 We the Hobby 4.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Sasafran 8.00 2 4-1
10 10 Sparta F. C. 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 French Moonlight 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Mperfection 20.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Penny Worth 3.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Sally’s Wish 30.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Hurry On Home 5.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Lunar Ride 30.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Turkey Bird 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pavel’s Etoile 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Warm Reception 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.

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