Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 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
5 5 Sweet Gem 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magica 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pura Vida Princesa 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Musical Song 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Perfect Wave 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bint Al Dandy (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Voucher 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 One Step Beyond 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Shadowban 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tamarando Beach 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Old Timer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tascadero 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Margot’s Boy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Law Abiding 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hacking It Up 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Harcyn 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Please Focus 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dinos Dixie 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sharp Aza Tack 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Player B 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Autism Puzzle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Commander (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Betterdaysrcoming (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Simplexity (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 House of Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sharons Angels 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Khonsu 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Like and Subscribe 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 It’s Time 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 In the Mix 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caves 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Captivator 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moment’s Pleasure 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Baltic Fire 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Laudatory 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jane Austen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sakura Blossom 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Certitude (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Word Play (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Princesa Moche (PER) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Naismith 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spiritist 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 No More Ding Dongs 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Last Call Paul 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chasing Rain 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mischief Moments 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Drum Bunny 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ya’ll Come 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Horizon Wildcat 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Summer Lake 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 She’s a Joker 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hey Demps 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dorie Miller 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shamrockin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quantum Innergy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lady Mendelssohn 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mendelssohns Angel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Perfect Life 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (The Chosen Vron S.) – The Chosen Vron S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stamp My Passport 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clovisconnection 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Man O Rose 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shea Brennan 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 R Heisman 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Style Cat 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Drop Um 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grazed 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cardiff Crack 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Left Hand Man 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Stolen Treasure 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Known Idea 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Winning Patriot 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 King of Dragons 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mav Man 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sir Percival 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Jack Fish 0.00 1 2-1

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.