Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, December 21, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ryan’s Grace 0 0-1
1 1 Maria Gone Wild 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 I Got Wings 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Riptide Rose 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ryan’s Grace 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Sloopy Hang On 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lucky Cajun 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 It’s Time Baby 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Rose of Cimarron 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Aetnamae 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Too Much Crown 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Bourbon St Tappin 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Aligned Interest 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Andiamo Giacomo 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Callinginthenight 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Midnight Nightmare 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gotteminabind 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sue Happy 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 California Cali 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Grace’s Vision 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Crapaud 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Milu Rocket 8.00 4 7-1
5 5 Circleofsoul 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Caught My Heart 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Golden Passage 3.00 SCRATCH
1 7 Laughingsaintssong 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 5 B B Moody 20.00 1.6 3-1
4 3 Invincibility 20.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 I’m Looking Up 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Lucky Break 2.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Move It 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 1 Hot Artie 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 4 War Rogue 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 2 Sournois 10.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Better Watch Out 5.00 SCRATCH
1A 12 Irish Expectations 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hightail Cowboy 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Prideofdixiecreed 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Rumohr Reigns 3.00 2 4-1
9 9 Drewmazing 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Nate’s Revenge 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Crimson Storm 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Justin Speight 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Traffic Control 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Oceola 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smooth River 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Meet Kevin 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Bettabe Bourbon 1.60 4.2 8-1
4 4 Willie the Man 4.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Thundertakesdalead 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 R T’s Wildcat 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Caribe Nights 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bode’s Light 2.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Wedington 10.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Louis Le Grande 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Big Results 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Balky 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Texas Gold Rush 6.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Pat Me Down 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 U Complete Me 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Smoking Gun 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Caseys Memory 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Masterly 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Speedy Fellar 3.00 3.4 6-1
9 10 Parlay Pete 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 9 Fearless Will 12.00 4.7 9-1
1A 8 Clear Humor 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lovethatcause 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Jazzy Justin 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Frank the Mayor 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Platinum Equity 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Valid Break 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Our Clover Gal 4.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Baltimore Babe 2.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Maywon 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Sadie’s Ransom 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Moro Molly 15.00 9 17-1
4 4 Fire Vision 8.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Moro Drama Queen 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Don’t Look Ethel 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bani 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Moro Dandy 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Roadside Girl 12.00 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.