Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Calabrian Queen 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Early Dawn 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Weather Map 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Calera Love 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Requestforproposal 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Flying I 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Destiny’s Grace 6.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Hopeshecanrun 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Kappa Hill 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Connectique 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Purrrfect Rhythm 1.40 2 4-1
1 1 Habanero Tom 5.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Gray Dane 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cash Holiday 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Boy Charlie 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Coattails 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Seitan 15.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Warrior and a Half 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Night Stick 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Box of Candy 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Mr. Brad’s Cowboy 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Yankeestrolgy 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Our Nugget 4.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Piccolo Uomo 12.00 9.7 18-1
1 1 Silent Accord 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Front and Silver 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lovers Never Say 12.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Courtly Doc 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Fitts N Starts 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Akiane’s Soldier 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Deal Me a Penny 4.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Agami 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 She’s Takin Over 12.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Our Amen 15.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Lady Be Gone 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Cherry Star 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Tolatetoowait 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jaysker 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Heza Priority 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Broadway Pete 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Slither 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bling’s Bellwether 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Hey Madalyn Claire 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Crankshaft 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Military Bearing 8.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Honor My Speed 4.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Cabot 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Verb 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Adios Carlos 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Won Day 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Rosy Edge 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Bertie’s Cause 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 My Golden Bling 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Carpe Horseshoe 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Triple L’s Cutter 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Wa Wa Wee Wa 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Fasted 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Gab’s Humor 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shake Em Bella 10.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Age of Reason 8.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Saint Cecile 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Commanded 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Mrs. Mendelssohn 3.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Gilded Daze 8.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Nana’s Sweet Girl 8.00 9 17-1
8 8 Miss Holy Mischief 15.00 10 19-1
6 6 Slug Bug 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dazzling Duchess 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Casually Classy 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Majestic Rags 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Carson Bay 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Wedding March 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 My Lil Poker Face 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Gormley’s Queen 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Sweet Home Alabama Special S.) – Sweet Home Alabama Special S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dromas 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Heza Royal Cat 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Aoide 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Jovie G 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Unaffiliated 6.00 5 10-1
3 3 Simplicated 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Nothing Is Every 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Channelfortynine 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Triple Red Aces 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Daddy’s Finest 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Prix de West 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bobby Boy 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Son Carlos 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Yes Jack 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Country Cat Jake 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 All Saints 20.00 5 9-1
10 10 Aller Vite 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 F J’s Flaco 8.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Catalina Day 8.00 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.