Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, May 8, 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
9 9 Tdz First Prize Dash 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vf Up the Money 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Rh Quesito Flash 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Louisiana Jess Blue 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Im That Perry 6.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Bt Run Miss 4.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Sheza Bar Hopper 20.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Eye of Melony 12.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Twn One Sweet Bella 10.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Sweet and Classic 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ajs Whiskey Bent 0 0-1
6 6 Ajs Whiskey Bent 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Jet Black Moon 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Sheza Flirtin 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tee Frere 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Adasha Dos Tres 12.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Bjx Supernatural 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Ddeez Kiss My Dash 15.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Rip N Roll 5.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Ajs Maxin Out 8.00 9.1 17-1
3 3 Top Merchandise 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Complete Patriot 0 0-1
4 4 Jj Tres Seises 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dashin Double D 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Folly D 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Dlj Pilotos Lady 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Alcala Rogue 3.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Suzys Cowboy 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Shania Traine 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Jrs Majestic Moment 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Complete Patriot 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Sweet Pie Corona 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dress Me in Blue 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Say When Kr 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Tf Itsy Bitsy Jess 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Goat Wagon 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Jess Train B 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Tdz Jess Crown Jewel 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Giannirusso 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Big Red Train 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Halftime Sir Prize 15.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Lonestar Runner 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Emmylew 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Paint My Secrets 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ms Deluxe 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Corona Power Jam 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hes Always Up 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Star Dancing Eagle 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Jess Hes Temptting 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wendells Fast Dash 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 I Can Fly 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Eagles Reward 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Jess a Sunny Piloto 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Jrs Hiclass Cartel 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Cindys Carter Miss 3.50 6.7 13-1
8 8 American Xpress 8.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Lrh Jess Shake It Up 12.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Sweet Pea Dash 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Yalls Eagle 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grand Feature 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Southern Chex 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Softely Leaving You 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Ha Chi Corona 10.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Tdz Timekeeper 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Sheza Money Train 15.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 A Real Dashin Tornda 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 My Lady Blue 15.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Thorn Chick 4.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Di Esperanza 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Runnning With Faith 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ta Cos She Shines 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Little Moon Darling 2.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Ultra Cartel 20.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Ace Fortunes N Eagle 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Gold Heart Queen 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Lady Trackn Red Aces 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tf Kates Rip Tide 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mda Louisiana Road 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Miss Fiscal Corona 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.