Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Finiball 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bogarts Bucchero 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Flamboyant 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Elusive Con 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mighty Toro 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Born to Rock 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pyrokinetic 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Plettenberg Bay 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Black Pearl 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Raging Inferno 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heavenly Match 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Rich of Joy 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Danzig Til Dawn 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sexy Blue 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Celestial Skies 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vronaway 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cotta Ride 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Shady Stripes 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Girl Mia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Om Time Gal 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Susie’s Loaded 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Love Lock 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sugaree 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Royal Lady 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Church Lady (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Cardiff Crack 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stylishlyacclaimed 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Naftis 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chromeflash 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Feeling Lucky 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Hothead 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 King of Dragons 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sogno Di Vino 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Trump Era 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ventry Strand 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Oracle of Paradise 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Moment of Valor 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Allequin Summer 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boss Man Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Will Do One 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Psalm 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Take a Picture 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Flight Club 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Babe’s Empire 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Motga 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Green Flash H.) – Green Flash H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Virat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sumter 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Man O Rose 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mescalero 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Monster 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Motorious (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Incanto (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Saratoga Special (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sea’s No Joke 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Blame Ashley 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lucille B 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chaseher 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dear Diary 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Furiosity 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grammy’s Gal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Girls Wear Pearls 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Thebeachisback 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Confetti Rain 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Midterm 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 War At Sea 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Man Among Men 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lonesome Stew 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Captain Choochies 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Centrodelantero 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 First Peace 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Packs a Wahlop 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Adios Cole 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 American Hope 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Morunning 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tempus Volat 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mischief River 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Arrakis 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Charlie’s to Blame 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Clouseau 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honky Tonk Highway 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Native Land 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pure Madness 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Santarena 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Magnify 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Frosty Indulgence 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Berlin Wall 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Charlie Foxtrot 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Del Mar Oaks Presented By Keeneland Sales) – Del Mar Oaks Presented By Keeneland Sales

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tam Tam 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lookin At Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Peanutbutterbombe 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wild Like the West 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Raiding Party (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Victorious Dream (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Inbox (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Define (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kensington Lane (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Green Carrera (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Pacific Classic S.) – Pacific Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hit Show 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Malarchuk 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 British Isles 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Knightsbridge 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Navajo Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Om N Joy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Forged Steel 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Original Sin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Finger (JPN) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Subsanador (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Full Serrano (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Del Mar Mile S.) – Del Mar Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 El Potente 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cabo Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Astronomer 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Flyover 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Twirling Point 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Freedom’s Not Free 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Artislas 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Seal Team (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Almendares (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 King of Gosford (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sinsel (BRZ) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Detain (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.