Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 16, 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
2 2 Riobella 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zero Point Zero 4.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Finishwhatustarted 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Sadie’s Ransom 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Cheer Up 10.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Marina 6.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Moody Rafaela 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Cherokee Summer 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Carpe Horseshoe 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Girl Pro 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Mean American 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Rain 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Whats Up Sweets 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Glance 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cool Ride 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Joseph H 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 So Many Stories 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Gatsby’s Fortune 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Rocking Tobe 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Magnolia Speed 4.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 C F Henry 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Tussling Charlie 8.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Custom Star 6.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Half Guilty 15.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Lexington River 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Oak Hill Lg 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Muffin Nuts 6.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Mr. Four Sevens 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 I Will Stand 4.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 War Ron 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Autopilot 10.00 8 15-1
5 5 Far Beyond 12.00 8 15-1
9 9 State of the Union 15.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Indimaaj 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Harriet’s Dream 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lots of Gold 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 D’wild Muffin 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Jazz Brunch 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lightning Hart 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Bind On Earth 3.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Donnas Final Word 10.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Starbuck Luck 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Saber Queen 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Deal With Him 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Gone Solution 4.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Sparkin 2.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Peanut N Ike 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Stray Cat Strut 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Hail the Cat 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Carlos’s Mama 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thirsty Pappy 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Briartown 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Moon Time 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Napoleonic Code 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Bayou Chrome 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Quiet as Midnight 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Ghost Cowboy 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Presumptive Closer 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Lost Gold 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vodka Martini 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 French Composer 2.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Graves Mill Road 5.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Hard Attack 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Minnesota Miracle 5.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Limonite 8.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Wise Verdict 6.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Motawaafeq 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Our Hallie 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Twisted Brade 5.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Abbey Cakes 4.50 3 6-1
2 2 Talkabout 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Time to Close 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Lo Profile 2.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Ad Libitum 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 She’s the Sheriff 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Slim Causeway 20.00 9 17-1

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.