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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 9, 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
3 3 Ribbonsinherhair 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mikey’s Jewel 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Penny Polka 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Judith’s Cross 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Kentucky Reign 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Liam’s Kiss 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Lachicafortequila 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 One Violent Affair 20.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Alma Pura 15.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Forest Acclamation 20.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Forgotten Gift 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 He’s in Charge 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Al Ameeq 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Undalay 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 The Heights 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 My Mamba 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 My Man Woody 8.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Mogalu 12.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Mahomes Money 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cornwall Boss 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bolt Del Marea 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Hollywood Import 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Its All Gravy 12.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Just Jo Jo 3.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Awesome Andy 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Kalatua 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Workhard Playhard 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 American Unity 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cloud Music 5.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Fatima’s Blessing 8.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Maxwell Esquire 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Keithsendshelloooo 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Rock the Stars 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Damir 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Street Rockin 4.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Bear Hunt 20.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Mailman Money 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Harvard 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Et’s Magic Man 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Crabcakes N Beer 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Howler 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Crusader Rabbit 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Valhalla Vixen 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Old Bay 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Royal Princess 2.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Warriors Jewel 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Rock the Rainbow 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Wild Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Matadora 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Undertone 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 La Pluma 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Good Golly Msfolly 5.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Girvana 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Fantasy Affair 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Thula 2.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Au Courant 8.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Kinda Clever 1.80 SCRATCH
10 10 Minister Confessor 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Country Embrace 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hidden Rose 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 She’s the Rage 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tortuga Coast 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sassafrassness 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Promisemeanempire 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Code Name Willow 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Atlantis Queen 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Fiveclocksomewhere 15.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Vanilla Sundae 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Naked Eye 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Flicker 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dwelling Legacy 3.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Mudslide 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Summer’s Comin 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Drink This Cup 1.60 5.2 10-1
7 7 Vieux Carre 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Burner Account 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heaven’s Got Fire 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Where’s My Chew 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Tojo’s Mojo 2.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Epitaph 4.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Buzz Adams 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Just for the Money 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Lil Sebastian 8.00 7 13-1

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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