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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
5 5 Rock Etiquette 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Techstar 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Musical Power 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Minister Confessor 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Lucky Esther 8.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Half a Deck 12.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Miss Fulton Gal 3.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Honor Bright 6.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Heybabyyougotit 10.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Tortuga Coast 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 English Daddy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Prime Motive 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Boy Magic 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Gambe Forte 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lil Sebastian 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Wonder Water 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sincerito 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Candy Moonshine 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Meatballsforaries 12.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Kinda Clever 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Natures Fury 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Go Mischievous 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Mezcalera 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Ambiance 6.00 8.3 16-1
13 13 Country Embrace 10.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Fantasy Affair 12.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 In the Biz 10.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Companion 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Common Sense 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lunar Buzz 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Social Storm 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shy Shy 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Liam’s Kiss 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Bossyness 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Judith’s Cross 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Penny Polka 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Once an Eagle 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Hop to a Decision 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Mikey’s Jewel 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Kentucky Reign 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Z First 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Center Stage 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Recognize Me 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Lullaby Land 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Saltamontes Diva 20.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Keep It Safe 15.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Bossy Boots 12.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Starry Hope 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bramble Bush 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Chez Soleil 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Salagadoola 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Gogo Chanel 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Extremely Gruntled 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Maximo Madness 8.00 SCRATCH

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 1.2 2-1
7 7 Cahira’s Song 6.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Mi Bella Genio 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Runsweetly 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Rose Gold Candy 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 C. C. Foxii 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Unicycle 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Brightness 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hidden Motive 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Lucky 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Summer Ready 15.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Last of Bad Boys 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Viral Video 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Mister Chill 15.00 8 15-1
10 10 Call Mee Rex 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 My Little Caibo 20.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Pujol 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Alrasikh 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Kitten’s Ploy 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Moonlit Frost 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Courageous Mission 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 My Vacation 10.00 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Golden Eib Micrphn 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Ritabook 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 I Believe in Magic 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Coal Mine 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Little Crybaby 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Divine Romance 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Hot Fudge Warrior 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Opposite the Crowd 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Boyd’s Band 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nat Gas 2.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lou’s Birthday 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Latin Rebel 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Half a League 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Sky Masterson 4.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Messi the Great 6.00 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.

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