Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, October 8, 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
3 3 Techstar 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 No Mo Muffins 4.50 5.8 11-1
2 2 For Keeps 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Keystone State 2.50 6.4 12-1
1 1 Gwen to Win 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Juniper’s Jubilee 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Clearly Sophia 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Who’s Got Cents 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Padrino’s Gold 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Unicycle 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Amorica 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lumenique 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Charlize Chub 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Hipatia 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Win for Laila 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Fire At Midnight 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mystical Merlin 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Holiday Express 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Never Till Now 6.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Explosive Love 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Magic Bay 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Title Track 4.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Jamaica Redd 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dr. Merciless 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Oskar Martinez (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Yes This Time 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Pretorian Gold 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Bodecream 2.50 4.6 9-1
13 13 Sam Stormy 8.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Midnight Award 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Old Flag (IRE) 8.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Escape Key 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Magic Spin 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 First Glimpse 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Icing 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Chuck Adams 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Socially Awkward 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 One Way Farrior 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Take a Hint 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Howgreatisnate 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Big Hat Willie 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Sheriff Ronnie 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Masen (GB) 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Karan’s Notion 15.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Runaway Jack 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Petingas Twin 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s No Uncle 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sara’s Rose 5.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Ada May 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Ok by Me 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Bess’ Candy 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Answer the Call 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Lady Lancer 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Keep It Safe 15.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Kefaliani 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Wudhooh 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Afterneath 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Miss Serafina 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Missy’s Map 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Showstopper Copper 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bouncer 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 St. Jude 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Chipotle 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Soze 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Scaramouche 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Picture This 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Peridot Pendant 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Ritabook 4.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Golden Eib Micrphn 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Beach Island 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Duela Dent 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Dissolute 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Opposite the Crowd 8.00 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.