Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 30, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Carpe Horseshoe 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Katie’s Karat 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Bar Tap 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Atomic Rose 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Bows N Lace 8.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Sweet Laura 4.50 6 11-1
7 7 Fasted 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Puglia 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Frosty Brew 3.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Sense of Flurry 4.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Splicer 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Sara’s Sapphire 12.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Cajun Aces 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Lady Envoy 6.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Kellys the Boss 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 K R Power Storm 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rock Solid Words 2.00 5 9-1
4 4 Catch Me T 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Gray Dane 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Catalina Day 5.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Mymanrowen 3.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Suit of Wands 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Dr Speck 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 First Class Harlow 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lo Lo’s Laughter 2.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Steauxlit 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Liberty’s Hauler 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Triple Red Aces 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 My Crazy Neighbor 3.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Heza Royal Cat 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lake Bali 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Reina Aces 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Valtesse 2.50 5.3 10-1
2 2 Aggie Doctor 3.50 5.5 10-1
11 11 Eagleoverthemoon 6.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Non Binding 10.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Our Amen 10.00 8 15-1
4 4 Tenpins Tempest 6.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Scrapbook 15.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 I’m All Mixed Up 15.00 10 19-1
5 5 Chatain’s Flyer 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lacie Be Good 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Saenz 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Midnight Bella 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Zing 3.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Birdie Call 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 El Caliente Lady 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Cincy’s Anna 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Itellyouthefacts 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Salute Now 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Classic Red Racer 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 San Juan Hill 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Nocomet 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Astrologysprotege 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Half a Buck 6.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Janet’s Devil 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Shady Grady 20.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 G’s Storm 8.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Double Priority 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Creekside 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 George Allen 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Gotmy Mo Jo Workin 6.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Guitar Doctor 4.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Thundertakesdalead 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Risky Priority 15.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Cpriority 4.50 8.2 16-1
6 6 Ourperfectprince 5.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Heza Sexy Zong 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bayou Chrome 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Briartown 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Define 5.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Hail the Cat 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 R T’s Iron Man 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Treasure Coast 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Papiringo 8.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Hullinahurry 8.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Forty Strangers 10.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Carlos’s Mama 20.00 11.3 21-1
8 8 D W Strong 20.00 11.9 22-1
2 2 Party Gras 6.00 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.