Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 15, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Harmonique 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swimmingly 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bourbon Story 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wolf Hill 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Apples Y Peaches 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rabid Response 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dang Son 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Clear and Present 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wildcatter 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Itinerary 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Oscar Storm 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Whiskey Bridge 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lubies Prince 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Automatic Press 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vancougar 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Will Be 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 B Grayson 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Robarando 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lead Pipe Joe 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fuego Del Sol 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Delaneys Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mo Diamantes 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Modest A. P. 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sir Dagonet 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Throwthefirstpunch 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Om Grown Tomatoes 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sirnami 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fair Question 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bello Rosso 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 He Got Lit 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 A Oh Gee 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Champs Ourae 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Miss Hellfire 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Musical Song 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Famous Forza 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bourbon and Spice 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Egyptian Mistress 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Llamp 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nosox 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Solana Beach S.) – Solana Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Grand Slam Smile 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quick Kate 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stop Digging 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Can’t Sleep 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Clubhouse Cutie 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Kikuride 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Wink and a Grin 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Miso Phansy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Take Another Card 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fibonaccis Ride 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Orange Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Liberation 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Icanthelpmyself 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Articulation 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Federation 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Domenici 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Inshallah 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Absolution 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Emancipate 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bid 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Ctt And Toc S.) – Ctt And Toc S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Candy Bar 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cailin Dana 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Roselee May 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Catalina Cocktail 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Resolve 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lubie’s Music 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Innovative 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pulp Fiction (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vronti (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Attack Now 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Four Amigos 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Missile Cruiser 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 My Box of Light 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Treximo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Battle School 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cimarron Strip 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Maxxander 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sigma Boy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tacos and Tequila 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Captain Gabe 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Irish Prophet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Known Idea 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Canani 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 El Rey Rey 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Beyond Stoked 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Steak Fries 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Catch the Breeze 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sarwar (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yacowlef (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 T’Challa (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lyle The Crocodile (IRE) 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.