Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 21, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beautiful Blome 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Audibly 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Principia 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 As the Bell Toles 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Why Not Grace 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Bourbon N Lace 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Inter Miami 1.50 1 2-1
6 6 Float On 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Rolly 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Backnthewoods 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Midnight Getaway 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Prom Knight 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Discreet Devil 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Interpatation 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pemberley 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Bugged Out 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Bottle Rocket (FR) 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Always Forward 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Sing Scat 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Forest Acclamation 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vino Bella 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 High Hearts 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Sexy Red Dress 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 What If 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Radio Goo Goo 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Sweet and Feisty 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Tapwrit Warrior 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Murray 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Just Relax 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Broadcaster 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Patton’s Tizzy 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Guaio 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Whiting Field 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Triple Pass 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 People Watching 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 War Belle 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Sea Zest 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Krissys Star 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Woodruff 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Yau Majesty 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Temecula 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Spamalot 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Lundi Loot 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Falcon Cove 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Pilote Comete 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Yes I Will 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Set for Life 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Overspent 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Great Quality 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Platform 5.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Mister Roscoe 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Mose Smokin 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lil Sebastian 15.00 6 11-1

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.