Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 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
6 6 Todo Fino (CHI) 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Stovall 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Midnight Fire 4.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Half Full 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Bay Baybe 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Doublediamond Deal 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Black Sword 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Razors Edge 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Rileys Empire 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Miss Makeithappen 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Holiday Cruise 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Coco Bella Blue 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Uthinkicare 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Perfect Deal 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Attila the Spun 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Cajun Cattitude 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Clever Race 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Triple L’s Shadow 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Mopac Traffic 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 This Gray Mischiev 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Candy Girl Miss 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Real Silk 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Slam Diego 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Flawless Takeover 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Malibu Toast 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tiz Sweet Candy 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Sorcerer’s Girl 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Blue Ridge Romance 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 She’smysmokeshow 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cajun Eddie 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Minnesota Miracle 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Rock On Cowboy 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Spheroid 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Taken Back 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Don’t Box Me In 8.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Affirm Chief 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Sweet Rachel 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Two Worlds 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Tappin Fora Dance 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Duke of Blue Ridge 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vobiscum 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hard Luck Henry 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 William Gustavo 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Raven’s Nest 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Kinfolk 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Half a Buck 8.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Four Dice 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Barahin 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Town Branch 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Heza Sexy Zong 15.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Kit Kat Kidd 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Mr. Butch Womble 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Boyd Rewards S.) – Boyd Rewards S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Play Mo 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Saint Gabriel 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Up N Gone 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Jeffrow 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Sonya Knows Better 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Wise Verdict 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Home Visit 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Pacificislandtime 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Comanche Warrior 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Sunday Breeze 15.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Doctored Deal 15.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Sonofaship 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rosewater S.) – Rosewater S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miss Priority 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Muchmorethanready 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Pickin Ana Grinnin 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Jet Rocket 6.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Final Quest 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Nodah 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Wonderrand 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Alliaceous 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Island Gold 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Olivia G 15.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Half Page 20.00 12 23-1
4 4 Magnolia Avenue 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gloria’s Boy 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wildcats’s Meow 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Irish Moon 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Whatdidwedo 6.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Chief Harlan 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Strong Diamond 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Silver Redesdale 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Rip Rules 12.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Magic Bind 15.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 B D Envisionist 15.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Sy’s Sensation 20.00 12 23-1
11 11 Myturntodeal 20.00 12 23-1

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.