Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 18, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gualillo 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Sharp Wonder 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Tug 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Gigline 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Uncle Zeb 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Cruisetheforest 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Tyrus 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hotter Than Dem 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chaperone 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Santinni 1.40 1.5 3-1
5 5 Guard of Honour 8.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Booted Up 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Real Men Violin 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mencke 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 It a Lee 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 First Officer 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Pal Bill 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Fly Now 2.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Soo Handsome 20.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Goldinthesky 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Vignon Manor 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Saint Solomon 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Pujol 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Cap’n Cats 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Nilambar 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Guaponess 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Stone Cold Flex 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Styner 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Catatumbo 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 Winter’s Ghost 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Maximus Magic 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Whiting Field 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Midnight Onyx 2.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Russian Hammer 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Prom Knight 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Tubtimsiam 8.00 6 11-1
7 7 Twenty One Kid 6.00 6 11-1
8 8 Long Astride 3.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Azure Sky 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Getaway Palace 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tiki Bar 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Magnolia Wind 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Stella Mars 1.80 2.8 5-1
8 8 Little Crybaby 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Forest Acclamation 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Chacarera 20.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Keep It Safe 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Reassess 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Dark Dutchess 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Honor Our Country 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Good Golly Msfolly 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Thousand Story’s 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Code Name Willow 15.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Colonial Dancer 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Eimear 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Everlasting Lover 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Let’em Hate 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Savanasrioguerrera 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Eachpeachpearplum 15.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Lucky Esther 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Missy’s Map 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Lilliput 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Saucy Six 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Jess’s Brew 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Apple Shake Shake 20.00 8 15-1
13 13 V Inspired 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Queen Wilhelmina 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Aibell 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 C C Commander 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Rehoboth Avenue 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Risk and Regret 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Golden Sovereign 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Knowledge Is Good 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Minister 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ben’s Hero 12.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Develop Product 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 He’s Side Eyed 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Sharon’s Prince 2.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Federal Exchange 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Paralegal 3.50 7.6 14-1
1 1 Awesome Entry 8.00 8 15-1

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.