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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 30, 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 Masakado 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lucky Dude 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Epic Luck 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Work Hard 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Hey Porter 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Stone Cold Flex 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Check My Six 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sincerito 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Silent Roar 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Awesome Entry 1.60 3.9 7-1
1 1 Enough Already 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Mission Artemis 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Birravino Blvd 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Pujol 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hotter Than Dem 12.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Tug 30.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Saint Solomon 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Sir Lomax 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 David’s Kitten 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Crowbar Artist 3.00 7 13-1
13 13 Showpiece 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Goldinthesky 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 It’s Electric 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Rock You Babe 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Coco No Loco 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Vignon Manor 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kerness 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Styner 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Winter’s Ghost 4.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Maximus Magic 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Be Better 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Commingling 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Midnight Onyx 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Lake Chapala 6.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Bourbon State 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 J D Factor 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Secret Zipper 6.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Catatumbo 20.00 3 6-1
12 12 Declared 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Malibu Mambo 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Crabs N Beer 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Thataway 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Love Me Not 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mongolian Apple 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Picture This 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Street Rockin 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ejtimaa 1.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Double Edge Sword 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cut Glass 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Cyberbeast 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Ikigai 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 My Man Woody 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Discreet Devil 20.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Torpedo Run 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Guaio 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fairfield Bay 8.00 1 2-1
12 12 Latin Rebel 8.00 5 9-1
11 11 Italiano Kid 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Try to Make Cents 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 The Great Oscar 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Lil Sebastian 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Green Beans 20.00 7 13-1
15 15 Go Take Charge 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fightnomoreforever 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Owhatanite 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Specialagentjonson 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 I’m Due 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fridayswithmurray 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Persisten 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Great Artist 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rehoboth S.) – Rehoboth S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Haulin Ice 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mega Mil 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Beyond Belief 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Carmelina 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 G W’s Girl 6.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Love You More 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Factorbella 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 My Magic Wand 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Onyx Ten 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Anderman 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Chucky Our Law 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Mrsaltn’vinegar 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bodine 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Driven by Magic 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Opportune Notion 2.50 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.

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