Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 28, 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 Miss Donna 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Velvet Dream 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Counterbalance 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Radiant View 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Essential Lady 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Eva Lea 3.50 6.1 11-1
1 1 Memetic 8.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Velvet Lilly 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Danica P 10.00 7.4 14-1
13 98 Cherry Cider 0.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Sounds Lucky 0.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Tokala 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Immortal Poet (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Sydney Street (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Contrary Chieftain 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 5 Northern Quest 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 6 Mother’s Prayer 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 2 Sea Dog 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 4 My Bucket List 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 98 Be Punctual 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Robin With a Why 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Heads in Beds (FR) 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Abazaami (GB) 15.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Halstyn Rose 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Curtsy 12.00 2.1 4-1
9 8 Lady Chic 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 This Name’s Taken 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 9 Sparrow 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Claire Austin 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 98 Grey Matter 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sexy Blue 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sally’s Wish 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 All in the Game 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Chandsintomischief 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Fielders Choice 5.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Syntax 3.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Flyover 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Regal Patriot 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Patron d’Oro 15.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Mucho Del Oro 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Arrakis 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Horco Molle (CHI) 12.00 4 7-1
5 5 Incanto (IRE) 4.50 4.1 8-1
9 98 Bartholdy 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sunglow (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Won for Lou 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 L Rankin 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 A. P. Again 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sendit Mo 5.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Fumano’s Magic 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Prancealot Kelly 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Hollywood Turf Cup S.) – Hollywood Turf Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Truly Quality 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Balnikhov (IRE) 4.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Mondego (GB) 5.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Rastaman Vibe 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Reiquist 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Balladeer 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Nineeleventurbo 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Flashiest 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Grogu 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wave With Envy 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Matts Advisor 2.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Senor Tequilas 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 The Great G 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Lanzador 10.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Chief Resident 3.00 7 13-1
9 9 Epictetus 15.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Moccassin Prince 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 My Friend John 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Glorious Life 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Grazed 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Frank Bullitt 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Jetovator 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Minister Shane 4.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Special Club 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Got’m Cot’m 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 McGregor Lake 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Momo’s Kiddo 30.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Our Bucky Charm 12.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Geezer 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Gold Council 5.00 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.