Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 16, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Charmz Away 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Solo Gano 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Go Trigger Cut 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Quality Gold 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Warren’s Hot Rod 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Fire Mountain 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Irish Element 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Marcos Performance 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stanford Dropout 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 My Moroni 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Fourlynnes 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Chase N Ryan 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Donde Esta Jefe 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Eielson 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Booked Clubhouse 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rocky Colavito 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Wasted Warrior 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 John Metcalfe 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Scatalotadingdong 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Smoovin Saturday 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Start the Ride 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Passion D Oro 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pokerknightatvees 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Western Freedom 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Last Call Zondlo 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Don’t Fly Stand By 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Smiling Tizzy 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Glass of Jameson 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Bazooka Charlie 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Stay in Line 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Artisma 2.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Brilliantly 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Magnificat 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Chai 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Deep Blue 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Pretty Cecy 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Lady Aberdeen 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mawu 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Final Table Lady 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Om Time Gal 10.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tammy Baby 8.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Just a Hunch 6.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Cotta Ride 8.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Gracies Gem 4.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Cammy’s Girl 8.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Gogotiz 6.00 10.1 19-1
4 4 E Nang 20.00 10.7 20-1
7 7 Duchess Cat 20.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Aguila Azul 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Strongerthanbefore 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Disrespectful 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Berlin Wall 4.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Cullen J 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Tiger in My Tank 12.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Kerry Gold 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Our Bucky Charm 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Piper’s Causeway 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Silver I Am 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Desi Arnaz S.) – Desi Arnaz S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Revera 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Himika 0.60 2 4-1
2 2 Bourbon and Ginger 15.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Heaven’s Bolt 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Cosmic Heat 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Stuffy Mist 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Great King (FR) 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Joint Venture 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Veritas Aequitas 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Four O Six Creed 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Big Juanito 4.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Feel the Magic 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Low Expectations 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Impossible Task 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Mischiefs Causeway 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Cody Boy 20.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Trusty Rusty 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Maniatic (IRE) 6.00 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.