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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
2 2 Let’s Go Lando 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Raging Cajun 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Sioux Empire 1.60 4.5 9-1
6 6 Marcan Love 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Wild Warrior 5.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 First Officer 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bella Cattiva 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bounty Killah 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Padrino’s Gold 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Sweet and Feisty 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Charlize Chub 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Lumenique 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Mandy’s Miss 3.50 6.9 13-1
7 7 Incan Moon Goddess 12.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Tapwrit Warrior 6.00 7.7 14-1
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
3 3 Royal Renegade 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kitten’s Ploy 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Pujol 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Ready and Able 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Legend’s Thunder 4.50 6 11-1
8 8 So So 10.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 No More Sins 10.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Super Tiz 8.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Call Mee Rex 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Hard Performer 6.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Bukovel 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Viral Video 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lost in Thought 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Alrasikh 1.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bestsugardaddyever 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Striking Sparks 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Inbound 2.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 Granted Success 15.00 4 8-1
10 10 Leonids 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 First Shot Fired 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Disturbed 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Funkenstein 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Belts ‘n Brooks 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 You Kidding Me 20.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Bourbon Aficionado 4.00 SCRATCH

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
4 4 Rudiobus 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Workhard Playhard 3.00 6 11-1
7 7 Foxiesbaymallow 10.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Kalatua 4.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Willing One 8.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Rebel Prince 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nicky Jolene 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Elfuegomasbrilante 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Country Charlie 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Hyper Venom 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Merging Traffic 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Classicals Finale 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Shellback 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Saucy Ham 8.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Home Invasion 10.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Pure Realization 20.00 7.4 14-1
14 14 Bold Licorice 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Major Offensive 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Whizbang 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Golden Eib Micrphn 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Yumyum Eat Em Up 4.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Awesome Pic 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Lastchance Romance 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Wild Girl 8.00 4 7-1
4 4 Waterloo Rose 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bella Prima 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Shining Spirit 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Ronda 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Like a Dream 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Kindred Hearts 4.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 The Goddess Factor 5.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Answer the Call 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Magic Token 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Whirlwind 6.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Kobe’s Smile 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Bella Mama 15.00 9 17-1
5 5 Pure Magic Girl 20.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Stress Reliever 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Runway Lights 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Crossati 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pretty Thing (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Minister 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hot Stott 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Epitaph 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Hawkstone 8.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Just for the Money 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hasten 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Twenty One Kid 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Messi the Great 4.00 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Vodkatini 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Shigeko 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Extremely Gruntled 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Qualified Hire 6.00 3.4 7-1
10 10 Lady Dominance 4.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Coal Mine 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Viking Queen 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Hop to a Decision 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Sandpiper Memories 10.00 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.

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