Del Mar Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 30, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Letmein 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cruisin for Cali 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kid Charlemagne 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Howie’s Law 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Here’s Some More 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fumano’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bel Air Blintzcess 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bottled in Bond 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Red Raider 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Vern Gosdin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hallagrey 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 City of Forza 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Tapit’s Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chiseled in Stone 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lil Prince Cairo 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 High Hull Gill 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 First Time Listing 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Angels Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smoke Rider 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lady Gregory 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Giant Kid 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ro Town 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Danzing Flyer 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Miz Clubcali 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Harney Lane 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chasing Kat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sexy Blue 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fun to Run 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Run With Liberty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Liberation 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Donna 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mia Familia 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cortina d’Amprezzo (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Struck By Her (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Waiting For You (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Full Moon Tonight (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Pavular 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 I’m Smoken Hot 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Not So Merry Mary 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sauced Up 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Her Strut 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sono Veloce 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Take Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Runaround Sue 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beautiful Dawn 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Chosen Bride 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thirsty Elusive 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Gregory’s Pride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Daniel’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Code Duello 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Harcyn 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Agency 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alphabetical Order 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Regal Patriot 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Otto the Conqueror 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tygra 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 One of These Days (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gazon (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Torrey Pines S.) – Torrey Pines S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Channel Place 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mohaven 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Wolf Hill 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 She’s No Quant 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rabeeba 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bank Shot 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kinzlee’scharisma 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zuzu’s Classic Gal 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 First Light 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clubhouse Deb 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Janz Joy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Druliner 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Helping Hand 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Platinum Groove 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Unusualexis 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Impressionistic 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Marla Hooch 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 War At Sea 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Arrowthegreat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Momad 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mirahmadi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Indispensable 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lyell’s Song 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Privman 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Goat (CHI) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Kimmer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tribal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beyond Stoked 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Call Me Sir 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hothead 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Unpretentious 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Burning Rubber 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Keep Dancin Nick 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Joejoe Go 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midway Lane 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dynodave 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Single Track Mind (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 American Glory (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Henry Adams (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.