Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 14, 2023

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
4 4 Maywon 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tenpins Tempest 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Ashley’s Girl 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Jivin Astro 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Zong Wave 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mucho Macho Baby 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Baby Lockout 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Lucky Cajun 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wild Mallory 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Harriet’s Dream 2.50 2.4 5-1
1A 6 Lots of Gold 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 2 Itsnotmyjob 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Firstslate 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 7 Stan’s Golden Path 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Summertime Bandit 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Scarlet Storm 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dance Lil Darling 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Little Z 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Gypsy Jackpot 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Who Dat Ginger 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Not Alone 4.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Talents Hot Deal 4.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Winnie B 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Justin Speight 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mad Gold 4.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Bayou Beaux 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Target Practice 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Full Power 8.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Cleric 10.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Silky’s Dance 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Wyman 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Midnight Nightmare 3.50 1 2-1
2B 3 Cypriano 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 5 Galaxy Builder 4.00 2.9 5-1
1A 7 Taken Back 2.00 3.8 7-1
3 4 Bodee Bodee 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 9 Jake the Band Man 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 8 Mind On My Money 12.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Masterly 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Grief 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Perpetuate 3.50 1 2-1
6 7 Expect a Dancer 4.50 2 4-1
4 5 Frosted Diamond 1.60 2.1 4-1
2 2 Cherry Star 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 8 Psalm Prayer 5.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Caught My Heart 6.00 6.6 12-1
1A 3 She’sagamechanger 6.00 SCRATCH
3 4 Time to Close 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Another Hot Mess 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gimme Candy 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Absolutely 12.00 3 6-1
9 9 Broken Proposal 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Cyber Sneaker 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Burning Desire 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 More Romance 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Loneshilohspecial 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Czar’s Ballerina 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 5 Rebecca G 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mean American 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 A Wish for Madelyn 2.50 3.2 6-1
8 9 Zeatrical 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Building Home 3.50 4.2 8-1
7 8 D’wild Muffin 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 6 Storm Breach 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 7 Beautiful Ending 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Emmas Ruler 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 M and M’s Custom 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Xanthus Wrath 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Gottatakehimto 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Graham ‘s Cruiser 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Ted Striker 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Chapel of Dreams 6.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Flit N Flot Time 4.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Big Results 10.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 My Book 20.00 9.8 18-1
7 7 Pat Me Down 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.