Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 28, 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
1 1 Icons Only 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sensational Dream 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Debby’s Gal 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Copper Luna 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sugar Lovin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smokin Hot Stuff 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tam’s Little Angel 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Falabella 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Oveta’s Hobby 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Kat 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Little Tinker Elle 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Invincible Molly (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Elite Heat (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Empress Matilda (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I Know Nothing 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fast Affair 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blame Ashley 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Golden Chispa 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pro Payne 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Just Liberty 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Magic World 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Awsome Amy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bad to the Bones 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sand Bagger 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bee Eye Gee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Non Domicile 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Prince of Del Mar 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Redial 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Knowhere 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Love the Pressure 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Precision (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Glory’z Clubhouse 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Imnotvanillasky 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Low La Bunny 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Let It Begin 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Diva Delmar 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Running Iron 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mustang Knicky 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 I’m No Swifty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rousing Rhythm 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vino Vino Vino 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 High Street 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 On Edge 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vallendar 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stealth Drone 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stormy Sunset 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Make Me Money 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Deluge 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Golden Bee 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr. Disrespectful 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nesso’s Lastharrah 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speedy Wilson 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Simple Song 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smooth Cruisein 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Last Straw 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ms Grainger Danger 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kool It 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Divine Kismet 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nyce Shot 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lihue Princess 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Just Work It Out 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Sauced Up 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Estrella Esmeral 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Vahevala 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Mo Brown 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Blast 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Tiger Luck 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stay My Girl 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Manee 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.