Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 10, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lassie Bee 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Getoutofdaway 2.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Rememberin Ronald 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Girl From de Bayou 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Orthodox Dixie 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Welcometohazeville 5.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Secret Rocket 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Clearly Credo 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lola and Rose 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Gormley’s Queen 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 I’m So Hot 4.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Well Accustomed 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Rileys Empire 8.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Lagunera 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Aubree’s Halo 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Double Cute 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Congratulera 3.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Littlebitofaqueen 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Day Storm 20.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Lainesonduty 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Show Respect 5.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Spicy Mustard 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Easton’s Moon 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Light Face 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moion 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 You Have No Idea 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Big Blue Angel 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Sarah in the House 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Take Her Away 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Diamond Deal 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Moni Design 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Secretly Sweet 12.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Crusin Like a Cat 6.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Sho Nuff 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cat Island Express 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Day for the Gray 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
City Park 0 0-1
9 9 Affirm Chief 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 City Park 2.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 State of the Union 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Fast Verdict 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sniveling 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Monitor Mills 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Rock On Cowboy 8.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Spheroid 5.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Don’t Box Me In 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Applewood 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Minnesota Miracle 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Seehoss 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Starscape 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Confucius 3.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Muntaliq 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Lookin At Betty 15.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Dee’s Legs 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Gran Chico 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Kee Jee 5.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Astroneer 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Rite On Sam 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mr McGregor 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eye Dee Kay 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Overbore 2.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Magical Mark 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Mosquito Fleet 4.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mr. B Cause 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Bayou Jam 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Dried Pepper 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Good and Stout 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Saint Gabriel 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Brittany’s Dream 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Blue Cheese 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Jeffrow 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Up N Gone 4.00 6 11-1
6 6 Ballinonabudjet 12.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Macho Beanie 10.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Nopenottonight 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Texas Adopter 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Unbridled’s Heir 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Midnight Avenger 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Toms Lucky Mo 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Brandon’s Best 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Olympia Harbor 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Baby Zong 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Calle Diamante 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Flamingthunderbird 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Jamian 10.00 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.