Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 24, 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
9 9 Stolen Bullet 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cat Ate the Canary 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Aubree’s Halo 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Surprise Sunrise 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Eve Eve 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Chimes Lake 20.00 4 8-1
8 8 Critical Velocity 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Broke Draw 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sweet Thirteen 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Double Gem 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Saucy Gem 15.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Baby Jane 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Sugar Cane Gal 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Beulah K 10.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 La Deal 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Diamond Deal 2.50 6.7 13-1
1 1 Queen of the Moon 4.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Holiday Double 8.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Mallory’s Ocean 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Louisiana Boss 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 My Special Star 12.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Deelitesandimsum 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 My First Deal 2.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Gabbys Bling 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Scootin’ Boots 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Karnes 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Real Thrill 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Not Free 15.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Beach Trippin 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Relic Hunter 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Cajun Blast 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Daddy’s Finest 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Reginald Aurelius 4.50 2.5 5-1
9 9 Loudthundrhevyrain 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Triple Red Aces 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Jamaican Me 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bad Brad 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Mymanrowen 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 True Jedi 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Top Priority 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dream Trap 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Sorcerer’s Girl 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 No Cost 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 She’smysmokeshow 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Blue Ridge Romance 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Apriority Catch 2.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Our Amen 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 El Caliente Lady 10.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Geaux Vote 4.50 9.5 18-1
9 9 Savannah’s Here 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nora’s Legacy 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Brave Ollie 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Hardly Mischievous 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Be a Bandit 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Rain 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Aunt Irene 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Katie’s Karat 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Midnight Trip 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Bitsy C C Lil Girl 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mischievous Smile 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Spamalot 2.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Practically Given 3.00 5 9-1
7 7 Feather Laine 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Ayden’s Edge 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Keep Up the Pace 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Follow the Star 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Just Nate 6.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Arkansauce 20.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Film At Eleven 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Summertime Peppers 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pegaso 4.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Bouldering 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Heavenly Deal 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Run Carlos 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Steauxlit 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Connectique 2.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Majestic Palace 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Pennys Deal 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bellamy Brother 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mississippi Co. 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Trips to Win 3.50 3.9 7-1
10 10 Magic Bind 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cajun Country 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 A Fool for Carlos 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 Target Ready 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Houstons Eagle 20.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 My Pal Sky 10.00 9.2 17-1
12 12 Dixie’s Astro 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Easy Eddie A 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Not Likely 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.