Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 24, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 She Badger 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sugar Cane Gal 15.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 C C Llam 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bellamysawesomeday 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Alessande 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Costa Lady 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Back Street Baby 4.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Cozy Courtney 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Rusty’s Sunrise 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Light Face 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 C C Senora 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bud Won 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Buffett 2.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Saucy Argument 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Out Making Treble 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Reginald Aurelius 5.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Clever Prince 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 D W Strong 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Call Me Firey 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Doce de la Noche 12.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Captains Cove 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hangin’ Tuff 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Doublediamond Deal 2.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Put It Back Dave 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 My Dad’s Guitar 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Zestiny 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Letmikefigureitout 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Tee’s Zong 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Cajun Cyclone 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Georgia Dawn 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hurricane Tizway 15.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 See Sassy Run 12.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Angela’s Celerity 8.00 2 4-1
9 9 Girl Thirsty 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Lil Miss de Buy 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Kellys the Boss 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Bitsy C C Lil Girl 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Midnight Trip 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Be a Bandit 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Four Princesses 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Longleggedlaverne 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ryan’s Grace 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Avendore 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Courtly Doc 3.00 2 4-1
8 8 Sassy Sagey 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Eagleoverthemoon 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Indy Lover 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Kappa Hill 12.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Marilyn’s Magic 10.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Iron Banner 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Happy Charger 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Surrey 8.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Lucy Got Game 1.60 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sweet Alexis 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Suena 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 F J’s Chaos 20.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Malibu’s Dynamite 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Time to Close 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Native Star 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Zippy Toga 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Dial Uncle Joey 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Infinitesimal 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Cabochon Treasure 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Cocal 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 My Pal Sweet 8.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Sky Dinski 5.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Little Warrior 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Carlos’s Mama 20.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 In a Bind 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Luyv 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 That’s My Mama 8.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Our Pastor 2.00 5 9-1
1 1 Nodah 4.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Luminous Flight 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Deal Me a Penny 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Where’s Aunt J 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Dance Lil Darling 8.00 8 15-1
10 10 Dat Guitar 5.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Aden’s Ransom 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wildcats’s Meow 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bobby Merlot 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Quick Zong 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 A Brave Ride 20.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 One More Sleep 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Daboogeyman 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Red October 5.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Taurean 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Doss 10.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Stonecoat 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Classy Shipman 1.80 SCRATCH
11 11 Just Because 6.00 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.