Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 18, 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
8 8 Palmero Fantasy 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Ima Calente Kid 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Dlj Thrill Me Eagle 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Fast Dashin Spitfire 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Coastal Tide 3.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Sizzlin Hearts 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 A Few Bux More 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Cartel Over the Moon 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Double X Perry 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heza Streakn Rogue 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Traininthefastlane 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Dashing Gem 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Sdl Lil Man 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Piloto Into Mischief 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Apolitical Panda 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Eyesa Gonna Streak 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dashing Grand 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Jess Taylor Made 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Oh Hez Gold 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 My Blue Corona 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Leaving Coyame 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Iammistert 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Tm Grand Dynasty 8.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Achieve All 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mischiefs Quarter 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Mixed Blood 1.80 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sarahsfreighttrain 4.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Gray Jam 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Spy On Jess 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Right Song 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Blue Exertion 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Black Wallstreet 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Trumps Dynasty 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Valentino Cartel 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Dropping Dimes 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Ttt Mr Kas 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Jd Heza Paintedeagle 1.80 4 8-1
5 5 You Know Why 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Look Like a Meteorit 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wagon Kisses 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Grand Hercules 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Wagon High 3.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Mazzikeen 4.50 6 11-1
2 2 Pilotos Lil Belaire 6.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Corona19 15.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Jet Black Dolly 12.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Mighty Eagle 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Tempting Getaway 8.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Ottyes Royal 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Unleash 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Wynde River 6.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Royal Lady Hocks 4.00 7 13-1
10 10 Code Blue Sc 8.00 8 15-1
8 8 Make Me Candy 8.00 8.7 17-1
3 3 Rogue Effort 5.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Zoomin Tee 10.00 9.8 19-1
6 6 Famous Meghan 20.00 9.9 19-1
5 5 Sassie Streakin 20.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Sweet Sassy Sista 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hawkabye Baby 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Freckles Brown 6.00 4 7-1
10 10 Dm Nite Hawk 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Tempting Grand Gl 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 First Cash Ha Chi 20.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Captain Tal 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Cc Valiant 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 A Fabulous Fling 12.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Wood Be Leaving 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Voodoo Child Sc 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Game Cowgirl 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ima Ec Wave 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Ferarri Prize 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Teemptation 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Tf One Bad Itch 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Investyd 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Ab Kitty 4.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Poppys Last Train 10.00 8 15-1
7 7 Alcala Heart 8.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Jess Sista Girl 15.00 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.