Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, September 18, 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
4 4 Miss Fulton Gal 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rock Etiquette 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Techstar 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Honor Bright 6.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Lucky Esther 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Tortuga Coast 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Heybabyyougotit 10.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Musical Power 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Half a Deck 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Minister Confessor 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Prime Motive 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 English Daddy 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Boy Magic 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Lil Sebastian 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Gambe Forte 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Sincerito 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Wonder Water 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Companion 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Kinda Clever 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Ambiance 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Natures Fury 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Go Mischievous 10.00 6.1 12-1
13 13 Country Embrace 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Candy Moonshine 10.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 In the Biz 10.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Meatballsforaries 12.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Fantasy Affair 12.00 7.7 15-1
14 14 Social Storm 12.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Mezcalera 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Lunar Buzz 15.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Common Sense 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bossyness 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Shy Shy 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Judith’s Cross 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Mikey’s Jewel 6.00 4 7-1
8 8 Kentucky Reign 10.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Hop to a Decision 10.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Penny Polka 10.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Once an Eagle 10.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Liam’s Kiss 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Gogo Chanel 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Z First 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Center Stage 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Salagadoola 8.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Maximo Madness 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Bramble Bush 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Extremely Gruntled 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Chez Soleil 12.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Bossy Boots 12.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Keep It Safe 15.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Starry Hope 20.00 14 26-1
8 8 Saltamontes Diva 20.00 14 26-1
7 7 Lullaby Land 20.00 14 26-1
1 1 Recognize Me 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Don’t Fool With Me 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Country Economics 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Brightness 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Cahira’s Song 6.00 4 7-1
6 6 Rose Gold Candy 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 C. C. Foxii 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Unicycle 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Runsweetly 12.00 9 17-1
9 9 Mi Bella Genio 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Alrasikh 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hidden Motive 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Mo Lucky 5.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 Moonlit Frost 6.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 My Vacation 10.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Kitten’s Ploy 12.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Courageous Mission 12.00 8.2 16-1
1 1 Summer Ready 15.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Mister Chill 15.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Call Mee Rex 15.00 10.4 20-1
2 2 Viral Video 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Pujol 20.00 14 26-1
12 12 Last of Bad Boys 20.00 14 26-1
7 7 My Little Caibo 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Peridot Pendant 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Opposite the Crowd 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Divine Romance 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Golden Eib Micrphn 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Ritabook 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Hot Fudge Warrior 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 I Believe in Magic 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Coal Mine 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Little Crybaby 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nat Gas 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Latin Rebel 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Sky Masterson 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Messi the Great 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Boyd’s Band 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Half a League 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Lou’s Birthday 10.00 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.