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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 8, 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
4 4 Double Miles 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Tug 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 It a Lee 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Sharp Wonder 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Guard of Honour 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Knockout Guy 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Zaino 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Mo Town 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Final Engagement 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Panchita 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Racquel Blue 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Rio Oso 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Izzy’s Rock Star 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Go Alice Go 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 1.50 1 2-1
9 9 Cloud Music 2.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Falfurrias 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 The Last Scip 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 J D Factor 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Take Me To Church (IRE) 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Sam Stormy 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Chance 8.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Rigel 10.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Mongolian Apple 10.00 5.8 11-1
15 15 Sunday Spirit 10.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Smuggler’s Gold 12.00 6.9 13-1
17 17 Best Bet 15.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Chuck Adams 20.00 11.4 22-1
5 5 English Painter 20.00 11.4 22-1
3 3 Street Rockin 20.00 11.4 22-1
12 12 Tallahatchiebridge 30.00 17 32-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Dover S.) – Dover S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Seven’s Nitro 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Tatters 2.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Snowhomish 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Lucky Siete 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sea Devil 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Mi Corazoncito 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Weekend Wife 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Hola Gata 1.80 1.1 2-1
10 10 Violet’s Charm 2.50 1.5 3-1
12 12 Moon Cache 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Racey Ruby 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Cozy Rosie 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 My Ronda 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sylfrena 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Ariana Valentina 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Keepthedreamalive 10.00 6 11-1
11 11 Zippy Do Da Day 20.00 12 23-1
8 8 Caprichosainfront 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Blue Hen S.) – Blue Hen S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Whitten Way 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Witchy Vibes 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Martiniwithatwist 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Tiz Tapping 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Where Are You 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Almas Gone Gamblin 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Great Destiny 15.00 9 17-1
3 3 Olivia’s Legacy 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Down the Farm 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Doctor Jeff 1.50 1 2-1
9 9 Take a Hint 2.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Normandy Hero 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Yahoo Omar 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 River Seine (IRE) 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Elon 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Radical Right 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Kohoutek 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Congrats On Fifty 12.00 8 15-1
5 5 Discreet Devil 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Just for the Money 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 This Run’s for You 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Float On 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Prom Knight 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Cojelo Pa Ti 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Old Town Road 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Seven’s Eleven 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Ducale 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 Mogalu 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Dither 20.00 10 19-1

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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