Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 18, 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
4 4 Sioux Empire 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Raging Cajun 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Let’s Go Lando 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Wild Warrior 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 First Officer 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Marcan Love 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mandy’s Miss 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Padrino’s Gold 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Tapwrit Warrior 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Bella Cattiva 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Charlize Chub 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Bounty Killah 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Lumenique 10.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Sweet and Feisty 10.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Incan Moon Goddess 12.00 10 19-1
6 6 Bella Creed 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Alrasikh 1.50 1 2-1
7 7 Pujol 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Royal Renegade 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Legend’s Thunder 4.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Hard Performer 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Kitten’s Ploy 8.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Super Tiz 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Ready and Able 10.00 7 13-1
8 8 So So 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 No More Sins 10.00 7 13-1
12 12 Bukovel 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Viral Video 20.00 14 26-1
14 14 Lost in Thought 20.00 14 26-1
1 1 Call Mee Rex 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Inbound 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bestsugardaddyever 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Bourbon Aficionado 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Disturbed 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Striking Sparks 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Leonids 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Funkenstein 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 First Shot Fired 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Granted Success 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Belts ‘n Brooks 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 You Kidding Me 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Impressiveness 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Workhard Playhard 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Kalatua 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Rebel Prince 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Willing One 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Rudiobus 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Foxiesbaymallow 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Country Charlie 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Elfuegomasbrilante 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Nicky Jolene 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Classicals Finale 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Merging Traffic 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Saucy Ham 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Hyper Venom 8.00 3.4 6-1
14 14 Bold Licorice 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Shellback 10.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Home Invasion 10.00 4.4 8-1
13 13 Major Offensive 12.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Pure Realization 20.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Whizbang 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Awesome Pic 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Yumyum Eat Em Up 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Golden Eib Micrphn 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Lastchance Romance 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Bella Prima 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Wild Girl 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Shining Spirit 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Waterloo Rose 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Ronda 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kindred Hearts 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 The Goddess Factor 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Stress Reliever 6.00 3.3 6-1
14 14 Runway Lights 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Like a Dream 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Whirlwind 6.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Answer the Call 8.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Pretty Thing (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Crossati 10.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Kobe’s Smile 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Bella Mama 15.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Magic Token 15.00 10.2 19-1
5 5 Pure Magic Girl 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hot Stott 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Just for the Money 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Messi the Great 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Twenty One Kid 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Minister 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Epitaph 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Hawkstone 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Hasten 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cleopatra’s Nile 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Shigeko 3.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Lady Dominance 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Qualified Hire 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Vodkatini 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Viking Queen 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Sandpiper Memories 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Coal Mine 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Extremely Gruntled 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Hop to a Decision 20.00 10 19-1

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.