Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, December 27, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Porto Del Ace 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Rona Vision 5.00 5 10-1
7 7 Secret Guitar 3.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Naturalbornsender 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Queen’s Soldier 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Crimson Glory 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Time to Close 6.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Honest Deal 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mean American 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Taylor’s Secret 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Dance Lady 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 American Reality 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Saber Queen 6.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Shesaheatwave 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Hurricane Tizway 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hart’s Pretty Girl 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sugar Cane Gal 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Lord Harmony 8.00 5 10-1
1 1 Southeaster 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Bellamysawesomeday 3.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 American Chick 8.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Alessande 8.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 With a Song 15.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Ido Solemnly Swear 15.00 9.9 19-1
5 5 Cozy Courtney 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sarah’s Vision 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Swift N Traffic 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 J C’s in Town 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Monitor Mills 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Saber Storm 4.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Quarter Rat 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Now Now Man 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Gottatakehimto 12.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 My Book 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Country Cat Jake 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Truvy’s Bandit 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Free Falling Nate 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Fishin With Pete 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Red Idol 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Arkansas Zong 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Quick Zong 10.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Work All Day 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Georgia Dawn 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Teasin’ Tesla 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Waters of Merom 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 In the Red 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Midnight Trip 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Ashley’s Girl 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Harlans Warrior 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Beyond the Hype 5.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Mschitchattour 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saved by Grace 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lightofmaine 1.60 2.1 4-1
3 3 One Line Ruler 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 She Smiled At Me 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Plum Wine 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Communicationiskey 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boardwalk Queen 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Zipping Molly 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Magic Glass 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Apriority Catch 15.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Our Hallie 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Gap Daddy 20.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Arms Apriority 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Roll Gypsy Roll 3.50 7.6 14-1
3 3 High Donna 10.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Layla’s Song 8.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 California Belle 12.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Ilimitada 20.00 12 23-1

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.