Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 17, 2022

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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hard Candy 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Royal Consort 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Prince Perfecta 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Egor Otay 10.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 King of Song 2.50 3 6-1
7 7 Eurobeliever 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Bourbon Day 3.50 5 9-1
6 6 Not a Nyki 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Unified Love 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ms. Cajun Queen 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Meet Me 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Custom for Tina 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Gypsyroselee 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Molli Way 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Miss Target 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tapizars Secret 0 0-1
8 9 Tapizars Secret 3.50 1 2-1
1 2 Luke’s Cajun Star 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Hulen 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 1 I’m a Special Star 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Nosbor 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Why Joey Why 4.00 5.8 11-1
7 8 Jake the Band Man 15.00 6.2 12-1
1A 6 Masterly 2.50 SCRATCH
6 7 Wonder Run 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 It’s a Bird 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 M and M’s Custom 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Joeboy 4.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 J C’s in Town 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Tin Delay 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 My Book 4.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Gottatakehimto 3.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 General Eisenhower 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Ciroc O Clock 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sarah’s Vision 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Cpriority 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Jeffrow 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Janet’s Devil 10.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Touchdown Joe 15.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Your Time’s Coming 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sy Michael 2.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Charlies Ticket 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Mexican Wonder Boy 3.50 1 2-1
3 1 Simply Wicked 6.00 1.3 2-1
2B 5 Prado’s Priority 2.00 1.4 3-1
6 7 Black Sword 4.50 2.4 5-1
1 2 Prizeless 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 6 Scarlettsblackjack 2.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Slither 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 3 My Pal Mattie 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cool Catomine 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hot Stove League 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Honor My Speed 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Grab the Munny 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Holy Emperor 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Hot Le Roy 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Getcha 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Mias Moonbeam 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Party of Fifteen 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweet Temperament 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kela’s Turn 8.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Misty Day 4.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Ima Discreet Lady 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Scarlett O’Hara 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Firstslate 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 My Sister Annette 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Aden’s Ransom 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Finnleys Encore 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Unherdof 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Fire of Gold 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Dixie Penny 4.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Storm Breach 3.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Cold Hearted Wench 15.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Foursweetnieces 12.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Stella’s Surprise 12.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Sassy Sue’s Band 5.00 9 17-1
7 7 American Rebel 20.00 10 19-1

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.