Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 7, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Long Mayshe Reign 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Rider 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Empress Matilda (GB) 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Eva Lea 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Invincible Molly (GB) 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Tam’s Little Angel 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Theresasilverlinin 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Love Our Family 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Free and Humble 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Makenarita 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Danzig Til Dawn 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Misty Dancer 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Factor P 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Genuine Grace 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mustang Knicky 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Native Empress 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Quick Sip 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Hayley Amber 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Sally Says 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bee Eye Gee 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Opus Uno 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Marcos Performance 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Hurricane Way 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Bazooka Charlie 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Unpretentious 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 98 Manee 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Not So Merry Mary 3.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Big Twist 3.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 First Time Listing 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Petite Marie 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Happy Heatwave 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Potica 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mama Loves Vegas 8.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Miss Mo Brown 8.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Kathy’s House 8.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Caden’s Gal 12.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Stay My Girl 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Make Me Money 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lunar Velocity 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Princess Jet 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 I Know Nothing 6.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 It’sthetwentythird 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Blue Sky Rain 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Danielle 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Miyako Pauma 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Fast Affair 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Pro Payne 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Graduation S.) – Graduation S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 98 Phone Booth 0.00 1 2-1
4 3 Early Encore 1.20 1.4 3-1
2 1 Net Par 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 5 King Kameha 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 7 Prime Listing 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 4 Jonny’s Cap 10.00 4.5 9-1
7 6 Fumano’s Fire 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 2 Prime Splash 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 98 Cathal (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Pioneer Prince 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Joint Venture 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Caisson 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Gold Foot 4.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Wizard of Westwood 5.00 4 8-1
9 9 J T’s Watch 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Jimmy Blue Jeans 8.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Druidic 12.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Keep Movin’ On 12.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Stagger Lee 12.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Spearfish 20.00 13 25-1
7 7 Grandisimo 20.00 13 25-1

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.