Delaware Park 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Skimble Shanks 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Asmodeus 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Knox 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Seeking Unity 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Town’s Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Onyx 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Anchises 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rolly 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Patton’s Tizzy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Good News Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sharon’s Prince 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Battle Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Regalpains 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gonzalo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Anderman 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Metodo 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Muthabir 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grey Biggsy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mo Money Mo Money 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mentor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Capitaine 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 One Last Bullet 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ramses the Great 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Galatown Guy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Leo’s Foo 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 After the Beep 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jersey Corn 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mi Corazoncito 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Get the Cheddar 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fez 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Daddy Moneybags 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jezeen 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ariana Valentina 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dina’s Touch 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Jordan’s Love 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Candy Moonshine 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sticker Shocked 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Knock Knock 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Good Golly Msfolly 0.00 1 2-1
17 17 Lunar Buzz 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Ronda 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Big Dig 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mopo 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Vekoma’s War 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Expecting a Winner 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nicky Jolene 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Doesn’thurttoflirt 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Differently 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 So Darn Pretty (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Newyearsblockparty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wora 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Old Town Road 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Double Edge Sword 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Reverend Moon 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 God With Us 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Embrace My Uncle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wicked Prankster 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Imagination 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Secret Zipper 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kalahari Not Sorry 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sacred Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Preacha Meyers 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stop Watch 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Just Jo Jo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 I Am I Said (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zippy Do Da Day 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Summer Love 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seven’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rio Oso 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Izzy’s Rock Star 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Let ‘er Sizzle 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rua 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Panchita 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Campaign Mischief 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.