Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 29, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Riccelli 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ala Sawab 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gallant Jack 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Emancipate 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bid 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Seaver Way 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ride the Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Marion Magic 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Yautown 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Carolina Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Red Hot Lead 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sigma Boy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rostron 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Man Huey 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gato Volador 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shared Future 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 No Cap 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cozy Curlin Kitten 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Harmonique 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Medjugorje 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Himari 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Caisson 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Wizard of Westwood 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Druidic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midnite Musket 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Foot 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Grandisimo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pacer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cathal (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Delaneys Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quality Gold 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 He’s Proof of Joy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Positive Times 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 De Facto 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Still Bulletproof 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hit the Track Jack 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Daddys Star 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bad Uncle Ernie 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Monsieur Big 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Fasttraintojersey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Proof He Goes 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 She’s My Star 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Seamless Factor 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mama Loves Vegas 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heavenly Prayer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Petite Marie 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Happy Heatwave 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Savvy Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Main Impact 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 First Time Listing 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Caden’s Gal 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Manee 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Grazed in a Haze 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Kathy’s House 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Soo Bronx 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Mega Moon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Re Armed Jon 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sir Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Uncle Chilly 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Septembersixtyfour 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thirsty Rebel 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Matt At Five 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Duke Silver 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 He’s a Knockout 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Howie’s Law 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Roscoe’s Brother 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mo Koko 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Meeking 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Audible Silence 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beneficial 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bazooka Charlie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Day At the Track 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 It’s a Factor 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rockabilly Rebal 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Macho Man 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hankering 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Johnlino 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stanford Dropout 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Amador 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 My Man Joe Roldan 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Crucible 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pat O’brien S.) – Pat O’brien S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Big City Lights 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dr. Venkman 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vodka Vodka 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Sweep 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Moonlight 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 March of Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stronghold 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bartholdy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jimmy’s Dailys 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Iron Man Cal 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association) – Del Mar H. Presented By The Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Flashiest 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Old Pal 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Packs a Wahlop 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Atitlan 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Santa Barbarian 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atomic Age 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Test Score 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mondego (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nitti (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Maaz (FR) 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.