Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 28, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 King of Hollywood 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lookin At Roses 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Catatumbo 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Majestic Tiger 4.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Kbcya Later 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Last Romance 8.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Bird King 6.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Ascendance 10.00 8 15-1
2 2 Crabcakes N Beer 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lundi Loot 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fowl Mouth 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sir Newtons Laws 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Toogoodtosell 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Pronti O Meno 5.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Tough Guy Tony 3.50 7.2 14-1
4 4 Follow the Fellow 8.00 8 15-1
7 7 Santinni 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Keeping It Country 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alpha Company 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Bustin Loose 4.50 3.5 7-1
11 11 Prom Knight 12.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Amusing Mischief 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Fight Fiercely 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Norfie 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Immense Faith 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Midnight Getaway 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Book Marker 10.00 8 15-1
8 8 Little Bit Risky 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 More Ransom 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sandpiper Memories 10.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Shigeko 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Vodkatini 6.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Recognize Me 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Lady Dominance 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Saltamontes Diva 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Extremely Gruntled 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Salagadoola 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Never So Lucky (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eternal Mischief 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tinebar 8.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Mr. Funtastico 20.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Rhythm ‘n Blues 5.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Toro Jr. 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Wyoming Class 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 The Commack Kid 8.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Dr. Merciless 20.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Big Ern McCracken 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Team of Rivals 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Uncle’s Gold 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Gallant Lad 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Wilmington S.) – Wilmington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Silver Slugger 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Super Chow 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Showstopper Copper 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Comedy Town 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Ninja Warrior 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 My Buddy B 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 St. Jude 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Masen (GB) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sophie’s Cruiser 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bottle Rocket (FR) 8.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Moon Cache 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Five a Side 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Morgs World 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Utopia Rose 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Golden Rocket 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Embrace Me 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Whappen 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Curlaine 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Double Velocity 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Notable Exchange 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Annelle 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Corey Beach (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Delaware H.) – Delaware H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Majestic Oops 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Dazzling Move 1.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Queen of Missoula 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Runaway Diva 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Regaled 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Gun Song 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Margie’s Intention 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dylan’s Ruby 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fair Haired Boy 8.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Paraclete 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Patrick’s Promise 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Card Trick 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 California Tiger 5.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Santos to Wilson 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Schrader 10.00 6.8 13-1
14 14 Rotterdam 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Chuck Adams 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Hold Out 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Two’s a Crowd 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Trevesso 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Smuggler’s Gold 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Battery Park S.) – Battery Park S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gould’s Gold 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Awesome Aaron 2.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Cooke Creek 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Auto Glide 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Treble Clef 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Film Star 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Secret Zipper 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.