Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 9, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Customerunhappy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Missneversatisfied 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Altar Girl 12.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Time to Close 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Chacha to Catalina 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Dee’s Lil Fool 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Five Leaf Clover 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Dontforgetrdreams 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Charged Up Rose 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Expect a Dancer 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 K J’s Pistol Annie 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 On the Money Luv 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hardly Mischievous 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ms. Cajun Queen 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Rain 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Crystal Crescent 8.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Cozzolani 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Lacis Jewel 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Katie’s Karat 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sweet Talkin Slick 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Same Play 1.80 3.4 6-1
4 4 My First Deal 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Friendly Hint 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Victory Prince 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Tommie’s True 10.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Postup 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Ayden’s Edge 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 R T’s Wildcat 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Loudthundrhevyrain 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Son Carlos 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Reginald Aurelius 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Gildersleeve 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Jamaican Me 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Half a Buck 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Family Creed 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gee Gee 0 0-1
4 4 Gee Gee 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Cashew 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Skykat 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Nora’s Legacy 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Midnight Trip 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Dianna’s Jet 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Bitsy C C Lil Girl 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Be a Bandit 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Relic Hunter 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Perfect Edge 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Way Out Front 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Matzoh Ball 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Summertime Peppers 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Mud On My Boots 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Gus’s Dream World 5.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Oceola 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Guitar Solo 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blessed Assurance 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Flashy Meg 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Suzy Doll’s Ready 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Bayou Bertie 3.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Cute Dinero Queen 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Brave Ollie 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Custom Design 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Starr Production 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Go Ishla 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Sigarra 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Special Strike 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Candy Girl Miss 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Meeting Jenny 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Desired Fantasies 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Mopac Traffic 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Custom V K W 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Pasila 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.