Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 23, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 R T’s Wildcat 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Half Full 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Risky Priority 1.80 2.9 6-1
1 1 Tripple D Ruller 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Heza Sexy Zong 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Huffs Taz a Boo 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Running Late 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Itwasthisbig 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Lo Lo’s Laughter 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Bleep Bleep 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Wood River 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Joey’s Lightening 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Chief Cheetah 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Geaux Maw P 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sheza Hot Storm 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Getoutofdaway 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Tiffany’s Ferrari 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Spoonful of Sugar 4.50 4.8 9-1
9 9 Rt’s Mystery Lady 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Lyrical Belle 5.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Magical Deal 20.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Girl From de Bayou 15.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Baby Jane 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Half Off Half 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chimes Lake 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cajun Connection 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Runandhide Wind 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 One More Baby 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Define 2.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Mesabi 8.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Roll On Out 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Major Deal 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Deal With Him 4.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Xietelehuas 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Homeland Messa 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Craftroom 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Kasens Tribe 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Altar Girl 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Scrappy 5.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Sarah P 5.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 La Lola 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Grace’s Vision 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Loco Barn Senorita 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Papiringo 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Friend’s Do Care 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Razz 5.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 All Together 8.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Proudtown 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Gone Solution 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Chief Kimosabi 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 R T’s Iron Man 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Angola Vacation 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Win Won Dobbs 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Magnolia Ridge 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Reginald Aurelius 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gypsyroselee 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Addi Bug 12.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Viewing Trail 5.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 The Grey Beauty 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Wa Wa Wee Wa 3.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Pintora 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Our Clover Gal 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 I’m All Mixed Up 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Julio Choice 20.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Vallejo 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Indy Lover 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lake Bali 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Who Dat Ginger 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Beulah K 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Little Z 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Mor Kisses 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Nownowdancer 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Queen of the Moon 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Grace’s Soldier 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Gypsy Jackpot 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Apriority Catch 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Mo Dixie Diva 20.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Run Bambi Run 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Re Re’s Rainbow 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Miss Charge It 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Gotteminabind 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Saberfight 4.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Hopeshecanrun 5.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Kancancutie 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Rosie Sprit 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Cat B Cause 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Cece Wave 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Serena’s Serenade 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Charming Kat 15.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Jess’s Rainbow 20.00 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.