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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 16, 2026

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
1 1 Embrace My Uncle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Excellorator 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sundaeswithsandy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Winter’s Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cupid’s Dude 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Winooski 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Striking Sparks 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cap’n Cats 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mrsaltn’vinegar 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Powered by Rage 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Good Willie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hopeygot 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Driven by Magic 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Zippy Do Da Day 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Best Worst Idea 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ritz On Broadway 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lilliput 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sister Carlie 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hola Hermosa 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Persuasive 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rules for Three 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jo Bee Brat 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sharp Wonder 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 It a Lee 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tyrus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hotter Than Dem 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hooraw 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tug 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Beachgrass 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bossy Boots 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Arwen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Laughing Fit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chacarera 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Unicycle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Megan’s Honor 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Greyzer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reverend Moon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uniwinner 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Liberte de Bayeux 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Let’s Have a Party 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Battle Warrior 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Enough Already 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Awesome Entry 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Noble Gentleman 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silent Roar 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sincerito 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Birravino Blvd 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chill the J 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mission Artemis 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kindred Hearts 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wise Miss 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blue Fashion 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kelly’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Social Fortress 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Thirst for Hope 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jet Spin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tolly’s Bourbon 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Caribbean Clarity 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 West Seventeenth 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rua 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candy Luna 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.

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