Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 13, 2024

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
4 4 Cajun Blast 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 South Coast Route 1.80 3.9 7-1
5 5 Brilliant Spin 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Godsend 2.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Run Carlos 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Perfect Edge 5.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 King of Mischief 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Happy in Heels 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Black Ace 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Finishwhatustarted 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Shacked Stateside 2.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Our Custom Darling 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lunch Lady 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Marina 3.50 5 9-1
4 4 Savannah’s Here 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 C F Henry 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Magnolia Speed 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Threeofakind 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Smokey G 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Lexington River 10.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Half Guilty 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Custom Star 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Magawildtime 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Extirpator 15.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Alleva 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Veterans Day 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Secret Vista 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Uptown Social 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Flashing Angelbaby 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Scrappy Artie 3.50 7 13-1
4 4 Golden Quality 20.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Sammy Danseur Jr. 6.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Violent City 2.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mariah 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Taylors Magic 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Saucy Six 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Back Street Baby 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Simultaneity 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Lyrical Pardon 2.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Saint Isabel 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Hayai Uma 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Brave City Girl 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Serape 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Myfriendsawinner 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 D’wild Muffin 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Dolly’s Guitar 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Track Smart 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Suzy Doll’s Ready 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Commercial Flash 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cajun Eddie 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Seehoss 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Manly Deeds 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Throwin’ Shade 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Jeffrow 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mo Credo 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Bleep Bleep 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Inspector Ed 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Joey’s Lightening 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lagoon 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Janets Jay Jay 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Double Edge Sword 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Rithm Nic 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Custom Deelite 10.00 5 10-1
9 9 Captain Cool 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Bertie’s Galaxy 2.50 6.6 12-1
8 8 Ahimaaz 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Copter 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gloria’s Boy 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Work All Day 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Red On the Head 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Wildcats’s Meow 15.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Country Cat Jake 3.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Arkansas Zong 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Crafty One 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 A Brave Ride 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Quick Zong 15.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Toast to the Girls 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.