Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 23, 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
1 1 Cotta Ride 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mischievous Bev 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Baby Needs Shoes 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blame It On Abby 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dustem Too 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pride of Queens 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Southern Anton 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Alix 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rock N Roll Song 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eltonsingsanother 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 A Rousing Babe 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Misty Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rythem Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baytown Butterfly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Buds N Suds 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Perfect Life 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Royal ‘n Rando 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Barely Funtional 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Habeas 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hard to Figure 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Joint Venture 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mighty Kai 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Geometry 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bo Diddley 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rfriendsrthirsty 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mrsaintpatrick 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Simple Majority 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Club Fighter 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Just Guapo 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Extraordinaire 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Johnny B 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Inca 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Winsor George 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kickingit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Time Coach 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sally’s Wish 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Sacred Sound 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 First Light 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Unusual Exchange 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 For You Bud 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fantabulous 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cyclone Claire 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Isle of Angels 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Maggles McGee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Alittletoofabulous 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Elegant Emma 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Supreme Wind 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Adia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sifting for Gold 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hondo Crouch 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bako Country 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunk Cost Fallacy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Typhoon Tommy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Noble Minded 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Day Man 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Trojan Mafia 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Forza Azzurri 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sterling Sea 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Che (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby) – Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Unrivaled Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Proletariat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bust Out 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pavlovian 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Secured Freedom 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Charlie’s Curlin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tribalism (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Melismatic (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jordi Bear (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stormy Gal 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cindys Beach House 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Big Whoosh 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kyathos 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sophia Mija 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Marvelousmissmabel 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Soda 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Anti Slapp 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Darlin’ Duchess 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Salty Siss 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Awesome Olga 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Dorie Miller 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ellen Jorth 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mperfection 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Newport Dreamz 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Syntax 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 We the Hobby 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Orange Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Kool Mariah 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Goje 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild West Coast 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Troisieme Etoile 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Redheaded Reba 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 It’s a Fairlife 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Whopper Factor 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.