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Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 20, 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
2 2 Migo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wiki Kane 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dr. My Eyes 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tap the Gin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Piedra Fria 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cal’s Goal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Killourney Reigns (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Spun Sweet 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Smokem Hot Girl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Whoosh 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Strong Proof 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Princess Breanna 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Ruth 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dame It Dani 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Sophia Mija 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Nico Dijo 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dancing With Shari 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lively Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sky At Sunrise 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Howmanymoretimes 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Just Mendelssohn 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tuddy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lying Zero 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Enjoy the Ride 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Instinctively 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 City of Forza 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Missed Fortune 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cross Fever 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Baby T 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Believer 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Rapid Thirsty 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fumo Grigio 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Windribbon 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Morello 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Devil Moon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 King Apollo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mandela Effect 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spiritist 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Come Out Fighting 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Next Trick 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sunset Storm 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tapalo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Des Doigts 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Magic Connection 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Naudesnoodle 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Four Amigos 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Victoria’s Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rand Good 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Wicked Spud 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 I B Salty 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Duke of Orleans 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 He’s Got Fire 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Smokem and Love 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hungover 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cardboard Tommy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Readytoboard 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Foregoneconclusion 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Proof He’s Fast 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Palo Alto Baby 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dont Short Ur Self 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rabbit Tail 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Thirsty Eterna 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Smokem Jeannine 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 East Witton 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tam’s Swiss Miss 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vegas Del Oro 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shemakesmemad 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zayda At the Spa 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Chachacha Ching 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rodrigoknows 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cagey Burglar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fight Back 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Winning Patriot 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Majestic Palisades 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Silver I Am 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prince Dolce 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fumano’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Practical Blame 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Lil’s Coffee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Suntory Time 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Green Zone 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Winsome Love 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Birkin Girl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tavolara 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ziggity Zag 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eighties 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vicky Lyn 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zarafa 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sugar Reign 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Saariselka (GB) 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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