Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 29, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
4 3 Aleramo (IRE) 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 6 Miyako 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Time to Shine 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 8 Infinity Dream 8.00 4 8-1
8 7 Church Lady (IRE) 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Magale 15.00 4.8 9-1
11 10 Garden Party 5.00 4.9 9-1
10 9 Rehearsal (IRE) 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 98 Clubhouse Cutie 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Majestic Palisades 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Whats the Buzz 1.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Lucky’s Loaded 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 One Big Smile 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Pat Can’t Count 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Formidable Threat 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ramayana 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lilo Lil 12.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Cherry Cider 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Springline 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Total Val 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Surfin’ U. S. A. 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Channel Place 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Hawaiian Moon 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Heavenly Belle 15.00 5 9-1
11 11 Soul Sister 15.00 5.5 10-1
13 12 Chair’s Coin (IRE) 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Specialty 20.00 8.7 16-1
12 98 Wolf Hill 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Grinnell 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Uncle Evco 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Seattle Surf 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Dirty Words 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Citizen Barrett 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Johnny Whispers 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Palo Alto 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Circle of Fire 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Seabiscuit H.) – Seabiscuit H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 El Potente 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Almendares (GB) 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Stay Hot 2.50 2 4-1
8 8 Cabo Spirit 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Astronomer 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Old Pal 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Sumter 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Call Sign Seven 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Scoobie Quando 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 A Great Shaking 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Atina Liz 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Violets Song 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Tate Batz 2.50 6.6 12-1
7 7 Long Range Pursuit 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Duchess Cat 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Scotlynn Rae 6.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Dottie Hinson 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Jimmy Durante S.) – Jimmy Durante S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Special Wood (FR) 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 La Ville Lumiere 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Umbralle 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Hypergamy 3.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Bourbon and Ginger 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sweet Little Lila (IRE) 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 Just Aloof 6.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Latte Luv 8.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Wild Like the West 10.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Cee Drew 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Moonshiner 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Off the Bench 4.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Joker Went Wild 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Low Tox 5.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Parnelli Jones 5.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Tiggrrr Whitworth 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Cornealeusthegreat 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Monsieur Big 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Hollywood Derby) – Hollywood Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Test Score 2.50 1 2-1
9 8 Tom’s Magic 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Salamis 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Friendly Confines 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 7 Tempus Volat 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 6 Copp 20.00 3 6-1
1 1 Maaz (FR) 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Kokosan 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 98 Noble Confessor 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mescalero 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speedy Wilson 6.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Lawless World 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Tessuto 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Wayne the Brain 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Comedy Town 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Ghazaaly 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Tejon Pass 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 98 Mining District 0.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Madaket Road 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 R Heisman 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 10 Hiding in Honduras 5.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Uncle Happy 12.00 1.8 3-1
5 4 Tariff 4.50 2.4 4-1
7 6 One of These Days (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
14 12 Dakota Country 12.00 3.1 6-1
10 9 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 12.00 3.4 7-1
4 3 Lyle The Crocodile (IRE) 3.50 3.5 7-1
9 8 Mongolian Apple 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 5 Final Edition (IRE) 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 2 We Can 30.00 4.1 8-1
8 7 Big Bet Jafinsafa 30.00 4.4 8-1
12 11 Hotrocket (IRE) 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 98 Del Mar Jerry 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 El Rey Rey 0.00 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.