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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
8 8 Hotter Than Dem 4.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Tug 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Cruisetheforest 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Tyrus 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Uncle Zeb 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Gigline 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Santinni 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Chaperone 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Real Men Violin 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Guard of Honour 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Booted Up 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 It a Lee 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 First Officer 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Mencke 20.00 8 15-1

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 1.4 3-1
1 1 Nilambar 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Goldinthesky 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Cap’n Cats 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Vignon Manor 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Pujol 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Saint Solomon 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Soo Handsome 20.00 9 17-1

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 1.6 3-1
1 1 Maximus Magic 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Styner 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Catatumbo 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Winter’s Ghost 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Midnight Onyx 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Long Astride 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Russian Hammer 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Twenty One Kid 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Azure Sky 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tubtimsiam 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Prom Knight 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Whiting Field 15.00 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
7 7 Stella Mars 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Tiki Bar 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Magnolia Wind 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Dark Dutchess 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Reassess 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Forest Acclamation 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Keep It Safe 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Little Crybaby 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Chacarera 20.00 10 19-1

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
2 2 Everlasting Lover 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Thousand Story’s 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Good Golly Msfolly 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Eimear 10.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Let’em Hate 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Colonial Dancer 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Code Name Willow 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Queen Wilhelmina 2.50 1 2-1
15 15 Risk and Regret 5.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Lucky Esther 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Rehoboth Avenue 10.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Golden Sovereign 10.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Savanasrioguerrera 10.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 V Inspired 12.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Aibell 12.00 9.1 17-1
16 16 C C Commander 15.00 11.7 22-1
8 8 Eachpeachpearplum 15.00 11.7 22-1
11 11 Knowledge Is Good 15.00 11.7 22-1
2 2 Apple Shake Shake 20.00 16 30-1
1 1 Saucy Six 20.00 16 30-1
4 4 Jess’s Brew 20.00 16 30-1
7 7 Lilliput 20.00 16 30-1
3 3 Missy’s Map 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sharon’s Prince 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paralegal 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Minister 4.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 He’s Side Eyed 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Federal Exchange 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Awesome Entry 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Develop Product 10.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Ben’s Hero 12.00 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.

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