Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 3, 2025

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
5 5 Cupcake Cowboy 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Flashin Chip 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Muncle 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Astrology Wonowon 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Cat Daddy’s Cat 5.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Way too Tough 8.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Not Likely 15.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Cajun Country 15.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 A Fool for Carlos 20.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Target Ready 20.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Knight’s Gold 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Great Escape 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Brite Outlook 6.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Ready to Purrform 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Iron in the Fire 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Rising Empire 1.80 3.6 7-1
3 3 Hyperbolist 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Special Stormy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She’s a Bandit 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Shamay 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Deal With It 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Say as I Say 6.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Jazzy Gal 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Bobby’s Girl 8.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Wings of a Sparrow 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Cosmopolitankitten 8.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Laryscountrygirl 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Storm Surge 20.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Tdz Dancinlilslew 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Infinitesimal 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Mr. Four Sevens 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Doctor Leo 8.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Bind Faith 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Cajun Mischief 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 All Together 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Mokings 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Grunt 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Racy Bille 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Sadie’s Light 15.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Reddingandlee 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hidden Love 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 She Smiled At Me 3.50 2.5 5-1
9 9 Good by Faith 4.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Saint Isabel 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Stand by Time 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Mid West Fun 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Field of Lights 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 She’s Extra 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Leprechaun Charm 12.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Mallory’s Ocean 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Dylan’s Dream 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kerrigan’s Touch 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Sam’s Town S.) – Sam’s Town S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 General Shipman 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Old Homestead 4.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Lagoon 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Hap Hot 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Empire of Gold 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Autumns Strong Man 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Tape to Tape 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Richies Princess 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jilly’s West 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Usain d’Oro 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Fitzy 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Stacy’s Rare Find 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Half Page 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Cajun Catalina 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Red Whistle 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Makeup 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jumpin Judy 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Tennessee Moon 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Miss Arlington 2.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Fire Vision 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Luyv 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Guitar Solo 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tap Iron Fist 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Queen of the Moon 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Giant Tude 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Aurora Australis 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Beulah K 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Holiday Double 15.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Coushatta Cutie 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Costa Lady 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Dr. Boo 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Glorious Gears 12.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Gypsy Jackpot 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Beat the Double 4.00 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.