Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Todo Fino (CHI) 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Stovall 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Midnight Fire 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Half Full 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Bay Baybe 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Doublediamond Deal 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Black Sword 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Razors Edge 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Holiday Cruise 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Miss Makeithappen 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Rileys Empire 2.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Uthinkicare 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Coco Bella Blue 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Perfect Deal 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Candy Girl Miss 15.00 2 4-1
6 6 Triple L’s Shadow 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Clever Race 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Mopac Traffic 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 This Gray Mischiev 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Real Silk 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Attila the Spun 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Cajun Cattitude 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Flawless Takeover 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Malibu Toast 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Tiz Sweet Candy 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Sorcerer’s Girl 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Slam Diego 1.20 3.5 7-1
5 5 Blue Ridge Romance 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 She’smysmokeshow 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cajun Eddie 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Minnesota Miracle 4.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Two Worlds 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Don’t Box Me In 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Tappin Fora Dance 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Spheroid 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Duke of Blue Ridge 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Rock On Cowboy 5.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Sweet Rachel 10.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Taken Back 8.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Affirm Chief 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vobiscum 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Raven’s Nest 5.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 William Gustavo 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Kinfolk 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Hard Luck Henry 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Barahin 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Heza Sexy Zong 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Mr. Butch Womble 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Kit Kat Kidd 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Town Branch 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Half a Buck 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Four Dice 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Boyd Rewards S.) – Boyd Rewards S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Play Mo 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Saint Gabriel 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Wise Verdict 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Up N Gone 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Jeffrow 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Pacificislandtime 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Sonya Knows Better 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Sunday Breeze 15.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Sonofaship 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Home Visit 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Comanche Warrior 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Doctored Deal 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rosewater S.) – Rosewater S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miss Priority 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pickin Ana Grinnin 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Final Quest 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Wonderrand 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Jet Rocket 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Alliaceous 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Magnolia Avenue 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Nodah 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Olivia G 15.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Island Gold 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 Half Page 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Muchmorethanready 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rip Rules 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Redesdale 10.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Wildcats’s Meow 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Gloria’s Boy 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Whatdidwedo 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Chief Harlan 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Irish Moon 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Strong Diamond 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 B D Envisionist 15.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Magic Bind 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Sy’s Sensation 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Myturntodeal 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.