Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 21, 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
2 2 Turbo Millie 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tapwrit Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Forget Tomorrow 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cheese 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tavria 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Iamdependingonyou 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Back Wall Bandit 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rules for Three 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Nano Man 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Migratory 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Party On Rufus 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quahog Republic 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Booted Up 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Spurious 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ray of Lov 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Khokela Miss 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princess Diva 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ultra Cameo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Friendship Sloop 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Love You Love You 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Minister Confessor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Prima Donna 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Raisin Weekend 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Toocoolforschool 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Le Touche 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caprichosainfront 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jolly Jolene 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Violet’s Charm 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Citana (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gipoia (BRZ) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
18 18 Styner 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Anchises 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Persisten 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hawkstone 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Arjay 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pretorian Gold 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lake Chapala 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Heat Alert 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Good as He Gets 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Mo Rewards 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Recker Point 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lady Emily Kathryn 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Powerful 0.00 1 2-1
17 17 Bonded 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 English Painter 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kerness 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Lookin for Roses 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Take Me To Church (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sweet Laura 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Flowers for Me 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jeanne Marie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kinzie Queen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Beautiful Blome 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Social Fortress 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 God’s Gold 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Bolt From Above 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Alrasikh 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Mickey Shillelagh 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Villain 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Guys Trip 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Specialagentjonson 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Freedom Glider 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kitten’s Ploy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Latin Rebel 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 First Officer 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 West Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Babble 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Marcan Love 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tug 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mabee Luckynwild 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Coal Mine 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 True Sunshine 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Arwen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Little Crybaby 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fast Motion 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Infastuation 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.