Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 17, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Prizeless 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Alterana 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Fire Sword 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Can Man Do 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Alleva 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Jazzy Justin 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 In the Arch 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Double Thunder 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silver N Lai 15.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Duke of Blue Ridge 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Hunter Quick 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Bonus Appreciation 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Mias Moonbeam 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 Sermononthemount 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Samurai’s Grandson 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 El It 2.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Mr. Clyde Jester 4.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Parker Now 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Poppy T 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Moon Trip 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Gloria’s Boy 3.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Classic Warrior 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Slew City Henry 20.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Chelsea’s Glory 15.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Clearly a Jet 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Trippin On Beauty 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mor Big Lee 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 C C’s Legacy 8.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 New Dice 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Barahin 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Bulletsrevenge 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Nocomet 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Plenty of Cents 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Itellyouthefacts 4.00 6 11-1
2 2 Double Priority 15.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Guest Check 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dusty Hill 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Easy Big Boy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (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 Way Out Front 2.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Defiant Malice 4.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 North of Bali 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Tissa 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 F Fourfifty 8.00 6 11-1
10 10 Capitan George 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Bobulinski 8.00 9.3 17-1
9 9 Smarty’s Back 15.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Day Jo 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mind On My Money 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Oak Hill Solution 15.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Midnight Crown 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Saber Run 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sweet Rachel 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Customize My Quest 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 The Thimble 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Gottatakehimto 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Mean Cruiser 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Calabrian Queen 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Six String 3.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Thisoneisforyou 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Broken Hearts Bay 2.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Nana’s Corn Muffin 6.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Expect a Dancer 12.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Little E 20.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Afraid Im Notcents 10.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Running Argument 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Madison’s Screen 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ann’s Storm 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Betison 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Bri 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Knights Sword 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Lil Adeau 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Scrapbook 8.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Sophie’s Prayer 6.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Simple Sunday 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Holy War 20.00 8 15-1
12 12 Sienna Breeze 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mardi Gras Alarm 4.50 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.