Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 14, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Easy Eddie A 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cat Daddy’s Cat 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mississippi Co. 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Canal St. Cupid 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Native Requite 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kah Nigh 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brandon’s Best 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Flawless Takeover 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Half Page 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tensas Lu Lu 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tiz Sweet Candy 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Luminous Flight 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Cankton’s Cowgirl 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tiffany’s Ferrari 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Swamp Queen 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lola and Rose 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Jojo Bean 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dreamchaser Jewels 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Say as I Say 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Style Maker 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Starr Production 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Graceful Star 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Kiki’s Sweet Dream 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 T D Z Zodiac Queen 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Majority Opinion 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Cajun Mitole 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Patience Will Pay 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Money Kingdom 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Lone Warrior 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Deal Em Justice 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Rebind 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bold Exaggeration 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Daisy de Oro 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Easy Bet 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Our Amen 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Gotteminabind 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Be Bo 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Hardly Mischievous 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Sorcerer’s Girl 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Savannah’s Here 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Richie’s Gal 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Trouble With Sugar 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Howit Happened 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Insignis 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Pure Malice 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Four Dice 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Hawaiian Argument 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 A Brush of Luck 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 True Crimson 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Full of Glory 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Lucky’s Secret 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 I Don’t Venmo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sir Sterling 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Highland Creek 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Ready to Purrform 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Hap Hot 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 French Composer 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Tape to Tape 1.80 SCRATCH
2 2 Doctored Deal 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Special Dispatch 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mosquito Fleet 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Bettera 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 South Side 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Mazing Mark 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Perfect Edge 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Classic Bet 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Dynamic Sun 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Minor Discrepancy 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Northwind 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Leading the Cause 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Benissimo 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Run On Aces 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Main Dude 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Cabro Toro 10.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Rockall 12.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Putthehammerdown 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 J’s Little Man 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Itellyouthefacts 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Perfect Strike 15.00 11 21-1

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.