Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 6, 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
1 1 Nafisa 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Church Lady (IRE) 12.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Gathered 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Heads in Beds (FR) 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Lanilla 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 3.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Surf Song 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Icons Only 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Blame Eve 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Get Her Number 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Man Child 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Gypsy Tears 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Major Tom 20.00 3 6-1
3 3 Morello 4.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Raging Waters 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 My Man Bags 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 St Petersburg 4.00 1 2-1
7 5 Still Bulletproof 3.00 2.3 4-1
8 6 Forty Seven 8.00 3.3 6-1
11 9 Stark Contrast 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 8 Here’s Some More 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 3 Whynotanotherone 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 2 Keagman (IRE) 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 4 Honey’s Choice 5.00 5.9 11-1
13 11 Medici 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 7 Cornealeusthegreat 30.00 6.9 13-1
3 98 After Dawn 0.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Georgetown 0.00 SCRATCH
12 10 Oracle of Paradise 6.00 SCRATCH
14 12 Classico 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Revera 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kizazi 20.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Not Happy 30.00 4 8-1
10 10 Total Val 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Donttellmewhattodo 12.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Sounds Lucky 2.50 8.6 16-1
1 1 Mimi’s Memory 5.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Wild Like the West 6.00 9 17-1
4 4 Fortunate Truth 15.00 9.9 19-1
3 3 Can’t Say That 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Without a Pout (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rehearsal (IRE) 3.50 2 4-1
9 9 Inner Fury (IRE) 5.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Aleramo (IRE) 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Nakota (IRE) 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Caitlin Fever 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Authentic Grace 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Makenarita 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Thea 20.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Tupelo 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Storm Lady (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Del Mar Debutante S.) – Del Mar Debutante S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 La Wally 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Himika 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Explora 1.60 1.3 2-1
7 7 Bourbon and Ginger 8.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bottle of Rouge 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Grandma Mary 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Fourlynnes 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf S.) – Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 La Ville Lumiere 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Soaring Angel 20.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 South Bay 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Cara Rose 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Queen Bay 4.50 2.7 5-1
11 11 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Got the Ring 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Hypergamy 8.00 3.3 6-1
13 13 Dats Ms. Blame 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Dreaming of Alys 12.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Pentle Bay 30.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Pride of Queens 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Improbable U 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Del Mar Jerry 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lyell’s Song 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Speedy Wilson 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Clouseau 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Wayne the Brain 6.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Better Than Gold 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Miracle Mark 10.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Mining District 12.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Firmus 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (John C. Mabee S.) – John C. Mabee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Medoro 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Gimme a Nother (SAF) 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Hang the Moon 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Public Assembly 6.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Hopeful (GB) 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Mission of Joy 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Mahina 12.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Baltic Fire 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jarama 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Catmansue 2.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Uncle Chilly 12.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Known Idea 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Titanic Thompson 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Minister Shane 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Kerry Gold 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Runkerry 30.00 8 15-1
4 4 Last Call London 20.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Brunchandcrunch 6.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Yellow Sun Dress 12.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Grecian Goddess 12.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Word Play (GB) 3.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Starts Now 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Sweet Delta Dawn 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Beets 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Ruby Cantu 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Motet 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Delightful Laura 12.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Skatingthroughlife 8.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Transcending (IRE) 6.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Over Attracted 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Esmeray (IRE) 20.00 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.