Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 30, 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 Medici 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Luck Lucky (IRE) 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Kid Charlemagne 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Iriseach (IRE) 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Army Man 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mighty Toro 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Prime Artist (FR) 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Biggiebiggiebiggie 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Western Freedom 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Winds of Freedom 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Far Western 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Panuco 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Unbreakable Trust 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Run Abboudy Run 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Fly Zapper 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brigante 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Honey’s Choice 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Green Screen 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Raging Inferno 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Born to Rock 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Whynotanotherone 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Keagman (IRE) 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 American King 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One Smokin Dude 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mr. Machupicchu 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Cultural 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Magic Connection 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Tee N Off 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Chasing Rain 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Delightful Laura 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Corporal Violette (IRE) 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Angelic Appeal (IRE) 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Starts Now 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 She’s a Joker 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Queen Sienna (ARG) 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Motet 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Esmeray (IRE) 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Amelia’s Echo 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Clubhouse Cutie 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 West Fresno 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Surfin Candy 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 By the Moonlight 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 My Kimmie 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Turkey Bird 12.00 8 15-1
2 2 Ante Up Tony 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Let It Ride S.) – Let It Ride S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Friendly Confines 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Geometry 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Lyle The Crocodile (IRE) 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Tempus Volat 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Mescalero 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Bodi Zafa 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Hiding in Honduras 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tommy Norris 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Another Bulleit 4.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Mystic Moses 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Rocky Colavito 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Joker Went Wild 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Eye of the Smiley 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Low Tox 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Start the Ride 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Cabal 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 Kiki Ride 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 Mesa Verde 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Take Another Card 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ambaya 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Ribbons 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Resolve 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Tigerish 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Madonna of Loreto 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Lila 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Polythene Pam 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Hey Lil Lady 20.00 11 21-1

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.