Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Birthday Party 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 J C’s in Town 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Revenir 10.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Cool Individual 4.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Taken Back 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Mr B Quiet 2.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Dealin’ Stelen 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Move It 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Fast Verdict 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Drive for Fun 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Overtaxed 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Special Operator 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Street Art 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Monitor Mills 2.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Charming Charlie 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Sweet Rachel 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Croque Monsieur (GB) 8.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 The Thimble 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Tapalist 20.00 9 17-1
11 11 Letstakeitoutside 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Racy Bille 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Whiskey Red 8.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Poppy T 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Now Now Saint 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Alphin 4.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Hawaiian Argument 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Styling Hook 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Corte 20.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Came Out Kickin 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 R T’s Iron Man 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Indefensible Town 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Valid Early 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 True Princess 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Katies Spirit 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Nana’s Corn Muffin 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 American Tsunami 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Too Much Kiki 2.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Convalidation 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Warm Fuzzies 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stephen’s Answer 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Alyanaabi 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Big Rojo 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Silver N Lai 3.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 Wedington 20.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Nate’s Revenge 8.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Freedomfi 8.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Honorarian 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Applewood 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bleep Bleep 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Viking Legacy 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Pitch and Run 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 King of Contraband 2.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Cocal 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Gobot 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Z’s Guitar 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Zippy Toga 5.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Meckes Priority 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cpriority 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seehoss 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Boy Charlie 10.00 2 4-1
7 7 Heartthrob Halo 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Jeffrow 2.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Sadie’s Light 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Bet Again 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Flashy Premo 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Adayinspain 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Flying I 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Chuchi 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Whorl Girl 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Dreamed I Am Fast 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Scrappy 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 St. Francis of La. 5.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Hey You 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Gemmy 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Tensas Clear 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Sense of Heart 6.00 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.