Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 20, 2024

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) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zoomin Tee 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Vikinga Cartel 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Gillespie 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tell Him No Secrets 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Intrusive Thoughts 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Rm Viejo Bergel 15.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Jolenetakesthemoney 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Sheza Rare Blood 6.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Demystify 15.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 April Fools Line 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 I Am a Patriot Too 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lelas Corona 4.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 A Shot At Corona 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Jess Tempting Reb 5.00 4 7-1
4 4 Zero Kelvin 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Open Me a Tall Boy 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Move Over 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Da Repo Man 3.50 6.9 13-1
8 8 Jumbadeholaya 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ll Eysa Jess Carter 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Blast of Blue Flame 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Tlc Jess Bye 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Alcala Perry 5.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Mercie Me 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Patriotic Trump 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Julies Lil Rogue 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Magnolia Prize 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shesabadmoonrising 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Stevin Got Even 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Diamondonatrain 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Gigi de Carmen 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 One Fine Beast 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Hueys Wild Bay Be 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Maggi Mae 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Tf One Special Jess 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Romeo Rogue 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eyesa Freighttrain B 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Trainarunnin 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Heza Rip 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Heylemmecallyouback 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 The Knockout Power 3.00 5 9-1
8 8 The Last Goodbye 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Scoop of Power 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Louisiana Tah 20.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 La Panther Blue 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hoztile Takeover 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 One Cool Corona 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Kp Paintmeasymphony 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Tf Whatever It Takes 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Jw Corona Dressed 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Tf Itsy Bitsy Jess 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Explosive Legend 8.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Zoomin Blue Star 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Tlc Willie Cartel 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jess Shalish Blue 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Never Bleu 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Fastdash Pilot 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Channings Prize 1.60 3.1 6-1
4 4 Cartel Drama 20.00 4 8-1
8 8 Jm Tee Cos Mon Coeur 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Fast I Am 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Rogue From the South 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Recanpago Jess 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rh Zancudito Flash 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jj Sir Runaway 4.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 El Corona Girl 10.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Fast Dashin Spitfire 5.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Fast Too Lunch 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 Ttt Dashin by James 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Im That Perry 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Cashin in Together 15.00 5 10-1
1 1 Memphis Badboy 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Tdz Perrysroyalpain 3.00 SCRATCH

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.