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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 13, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mr. A. P. 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ottis Betts 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vitruvian Man 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zeus’s Echo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Iriseach (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Caro Buono (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ghostwritten 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Like and Subscribe 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 After Dawn 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gallatin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Yautown 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Perfectionachieved 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Vonntastic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sauced Up 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lying Zero 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Less Please 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vahevala 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Princess Luna 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shemakesmemad 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 First Time Listing 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tiger Luck 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Thirsty Elusive 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kathy’s House 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lure Him In 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pioneer Prince 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mega Moon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tessuto 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Concord Bridge 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Gypsy Cowboy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sparkle Sweetly 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dad’s Bad Bunny 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Butterfly Beach 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Magical Miss 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Jager Angel 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cloudy Women 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Elsa Dutton 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 My Girl Mia 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Twisted Humor 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Dragon Kat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nosox 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Elite Heat (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Angelica Bay (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wasting Aces 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fire Chief 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stage Run 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dane the Great 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dazzle Comm 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Desert Hawk 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Duke of Orleans 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Smokem and Love 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Halninethousand 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 My Man Joe Roldan 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Major Mo 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mansa Musa 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Farmer Tom 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bit’s Tiger Magic 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Visually 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lee’s Baby Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Young Love 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rethink 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 A. Z. Wildcat 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Mandalay (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kuwaitya (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Seaver Way 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tiger to You 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mickey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cornealeusthegreat 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 One More Zinger 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 He’s Proof of Joy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Van Gogh Style 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gabriel’s Gift 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Papa Santos 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fine Irish Morning 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rack On Man 0.00 1 2-1

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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