January 26, 2018 Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 8 | Artillero | 1.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Pursuit of a Dream | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mister Bree | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 3 | Hard Attack | 1.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Summerderby | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Bubbassecondchance | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Niagara Storm | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Classic Emmett | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Jayrew | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Flashy Holiday | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Salute My Lady | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Spirit of Acadiana | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Song of Dixie | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Betty the Babe | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Skipadee Due Da | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Rulersshinyfuture | 30.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Theboyzpic | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Scoot Too | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Run My Pal | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Arlen’s Prospect | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Mack’s Champ | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Westbound Express | 3.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | McGinty | 20.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Pioneer’s Era | 15.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Wolf’s Song | 6.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Alexander | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Gabanator | 30.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Udoknowjack | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | North Light Ridge | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Stratocruiser | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Stanton C | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Moon Gun | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | L. A. Hoss | 20.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Low Places | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Zarking | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | King of Honour | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Crider Cash | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Dakota Candy | 2.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Shedrow Cocktails | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Lord Toccet | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Jo Allen’s Buddy | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Runnin Sky | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Beau Gator | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Kira’s King | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Boston Bob | 30.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | This One Is Bills | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Baby Customs | 1.40 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Princess Arwen | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Word of the Day | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Can’t Count That | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Frisky Breeze | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Battle Beauty | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Go Selma T | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Twist Tail | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Sittin On Cotton | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Iron Cross | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Putsumdirtonit | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Mary B Good | 8.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Golden Bombshell | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Kelley’s Dream | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Secret Rose | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Song and a Saint | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Paint Dakota | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Bella Noche | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cheer Monkey | 10.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Our Smitty | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Donwell | 2.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Picadilly Roadster | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Silver Spun | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Inspire Courage | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Red Again | 4.50 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Daftar | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Private Time | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Run Bayou Bird | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | No Guts No Glory | 30.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Fort Stevens | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Gardner’s Song | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ten Silver Pins | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Cascade Indian | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Run Peck Run | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Appoint Me King | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lanies Choice | 4.50 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Panzer | 30.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Help Is On the Way | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Summer’s Due | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Mark Twelve Thirty | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Grand Hoga | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Preston’s Galaxy | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Town Devil | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Baraway | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Aztec Delite | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Singing Aces | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tuff Red Stick | 15.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Theycalledhimbig | 30.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Five Card Congress | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
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.