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Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, September 3, 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
4 4 Tiki Bar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sing Scat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Arwen 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Classic Ballad 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tortuga Island 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Blue Fashion 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Luminous Secret 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sugar N Fire 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Can Am Winner 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 South Street Sally 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Centra 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 It’s the Law Baby 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Think Pink 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon N Music 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Radical Right 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Irish Exit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wine Empire 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Temecula 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 La Houligan 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ice Shot 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
17 17 Sandrine 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Who Wore It Best 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Shorebound 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mega Moxie 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Pinner 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Intentional 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Hidden Overture 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Our Alchemist 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sun Valley 0.00 1 2-1
18 18 Smokie Mist 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Sugar Bush 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Halls of Congress 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jespah 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Flamenca 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cat’s Meow 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Good to Great 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Misses Boots 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Vino Baby 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ardanwood 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Winter’s Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 King of Hollywood 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dats My Pharaoh 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Freedom Maker 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lake Chapala 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Freedom Stance 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Home Invasion 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 City Panda 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Broderick 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Pujol 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 General Fanale 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 My Friend Lou 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Christmas Surprise 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Quamash 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tyrus 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 My Pal Bill 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Seven’s Good 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Starmetal 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Over Imagination 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Stillhouse 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rum Rock 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Butter Man 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Boulder Buffs 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Power by Eight 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 Secret Journey 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Ellary 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Timia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 High Heel Native 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Intrepids Fantasy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Migratory 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Opportune Notion 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Party On Rufus 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Winner 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Booted Up 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Palace Revolt 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Saint Cloud 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.

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