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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 2, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 La Chismosa 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Java Tales 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Ry Ry 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Elsie’s Smile 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Dr. Patten 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Don’t Do It 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 La Jefacita 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Peridot Pendant 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Lastchance Romance 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Bad Temper 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Maddie Ten 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 I Believe in Magic 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Melodia 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Little Crybaby 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Royal Renegade 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Mo Lucky 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Goodson Jameson 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Buck Run 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Pujol 10.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Saucy Ham 10.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Carry Grant 10.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Winning Song 10.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Band Tour 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Bukovel 20.00 14 26-1
1 1 Viral Video 20.00 14 26-1
12 12 Jo Bee Brat 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Any Pounce 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Fiery Debut 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sin Sin 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Beybe Beto 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Tuff to Boss 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Ravi 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Gonzalo 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Baby Bobby 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 The Big Ben 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Tug 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Quadra 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Queen’s Wreath 6.00 3 6-1
12 12 Mizoula (IRE) 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Big Dreamer 8.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Answer the Call 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Sharedashenanigans 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Risadita 10.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Sugar Bee 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Wudhooh 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Valhalla Vixen 10.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 You’re the One 12.00 7.7 15-1
13 13 Maggie’s Girl 15.00 10.1 19-1
1 1 Levigata 15.00 10.1 19-1
8 8 Dark Dutchess 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Freedom Stance 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Cardinale 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Hegs 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Max’s Glory 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Silent Roar 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Aspiring Comedian 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Uptown Tappin 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Code Name Brody 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kaladin 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Major Offensive 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Max Swagger 4.50 2.2 4-1
11 11 Merging Traffic 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Heaven’s Champion 8.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Sky Masterson 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Modica 12.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Country Economics 12.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Reggae Man 15.00 10.2 19-1
5 5 Hasten 15.00 10.2 19-1
3 3 Latin Rebel 15.00 10.2 19-1
4 4 Bold Licorice 20.00 14 26-1
10 10 Shellback 20.00 14 26-1
12 12 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mistical Curlin 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Awesome Ruta 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Awesome Flay 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Cool Intentions 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Crossland 10.00 5 10-1
4 4 War Master 12.00 6 11-1

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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