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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 1.4 3-1
3 3 Dr. Patten 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Elsie’s Smile 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Don’t Do It 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Ry Ry 4.00 4.8 9-1
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
3 3 Lastchance Romance 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maddie Ten 8.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 I Believe in Magic 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bad Temper 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Little Crybaby 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Melodia 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Peridot Pendant 0.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Goodson Jameson 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Carry Grant 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Saucy Ham 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Pujol 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Royal Renegade 3.50 4.4 8-1
11 11 Bukovel 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Viral Video 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Winning Song 10.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Jo Bee Brat 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Mo Lucky 4.50 7.3 14-1
6 6 Any Pounce 20.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Buck Run 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Band Tour 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fiery Debut 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beybe Beto 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Big Ben 10.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sin Sin 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Tug 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Tuff to Boss 4.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Ravi 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Gonzalo 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Baby Bobby 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Queen’s Wreath 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Quadra 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Big Dreamer 8.00 2.9 6-1
12 12 Mizoula (IRE) 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Risadita 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Levigata 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Dark Dutchess 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Sharedashenanigans 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 You’re the One 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Maggie’s Girl 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sugar Bee 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Wudhooh 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Answer the Call 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Valhalla Vixen 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cardinale 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Freedom Stance 1.80 1.3 2-1
2 2 Max’s Glory 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Hegs 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Uptown Tappin 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Aspiring Comedian 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Silent Roar 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Code Name Brody 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Major Offensive 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kaladin 3.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Heaven’s Champion 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Max Swagger 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Reggae Man 15.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Merging Traffic 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Hasten 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Modica 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Latin Rebel 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Bold Licorice 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Shellback 20.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 8.3 16-1
14 14 Country Economics 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sky Masterson 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Awesome Ruta 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Awesome Flay 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Crossland 10.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 War Master 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mistical Curlin 1.60 4.9 9-1
6 6 Cool Intentions 6.00 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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