Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 14, 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
7 7 Joker Went Wild 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Stanford Dropout 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Original One 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Eielson 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chase N Ryan 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jalisco 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Crucible 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vintage Queen 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Parisian 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vendetta 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Let Her Fly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Janie Not Jeanie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ogle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Queenofthewild (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Skyquist 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Redial 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Circuit Breaker 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Amador 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Straight Buzzin 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Curly’s Agenda 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Che (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mubtadaa 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lahaina Flavor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ah Jeez 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Uncle Happy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr. Leasure 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Double Neat 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dealers Special 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mary’s Boy Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Phosphorescence (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Zalamo (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kore Kinetic 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Broheim 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Practical Jack 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Elusive Con 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jetway 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zenjin 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Freddy Five Four 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Devil Be Me 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Kerry Gold 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Disko Tribute 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ballyvaughan Gig 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 The G M 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lucky N Smart 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frank Bullitt 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Jack Fish 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pokerknightatvees 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 I’m a Bad Boy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mo Holland Drive 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Maker and Sons 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King Stephen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Got’m Cot’m 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Agrowest 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Howie’s Law 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tamarando Beach 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wall Street 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Palmer Beach 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nancy Two Point O 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Humidity 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Danzing Daisy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Barra Roza 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Princesses Phoebe 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kitty Mac 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Unusual Craving 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Amor Secreto 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Native Empress 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Risky Pleasure 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.