Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 20, 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
7 7 First Shot Fired 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Funkenstein 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Belts ‘n Brooks 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Bold Ambition 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Secret Treasure 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Off the Meds 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Bermondsey 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Zipper Zapper 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Power Grid 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Law of Ozz 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Buds Notion 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Landing Force 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Buzz Lightfoot 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Spotforsale 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ada May 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Answer the Call 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Warriors Jewel 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Bugged Out 6.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Gregorian Solo 10.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Heavens Express 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Koutoubia 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 La Tremenda 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Miss Neo 15.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Harmonizing 15.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Lady Lancer 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 Bounty Killah 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tap It Up 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Lady Zeta 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 White Lilacs 6.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Proud Divi 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Baby Blocks 6.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Just Like You 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Jokes Up 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Gift of Gab 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Expecting a Winner 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Hot Fudge Warrior 15.00 9.3 17-1
2 2 Conquest Dancer 15.00 9.3 17-1
4 4 No Walk Inthe Park 15.00 9.3 17-1
8 8 Velvet Vixen 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 War Commander 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Ray’s Blue Wagon 4.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Work Hard 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Electioneering 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bullring Bully 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sidney’s Bid 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Donnelly’s Hollow 10.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Josh 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Sir Chance a Lot 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Duke of Dooly 20.00 11 21-1
6 6 Wine Empire 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 He’s in Charge 1.00 1 2-1
10 10 Meet Me At Mundis 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Majestic Tiger 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Undalay 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 The Heights 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Leonids 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Elusive d’Oro 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 My Mamba 15.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Aaraj 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Johnnyfrenchfri 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Old Flag (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bode’s Maker 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Cloud Music 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Jades Jay 8.00 3 6-1
12 12 Citizen K 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Wicked Finn 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Uninvited Guest 12.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Damir 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Indulge 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Bandero 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Tenax 30.00 12 23-1
3 3 You Kidding Me 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 J D Factor 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 De Angelo 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Catahoula Moon 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Take a Hint 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Monday Morning Qb 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Yahoo Omar 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 John Jay 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sir Mendel 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Look Sharp 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Rolly 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Performance Plus 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Artwell 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Phil’s On the Run 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Supreme Being 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 The Colora Kid 20.00 8 15-1

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.