Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Tuesday, January 28, 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
7 7 Moion 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Missneversatisfied 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Carolina Jacy 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Secretly Sweet 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Chacha to Catalina 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Kisster 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Sho Nuff 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Dee’s Lil Fool 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Discreet Deal 20.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Sheza Salty Gal 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Talkabout 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hap Hot 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Empire of Gold 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Lagoon 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Axel Steel 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Voodoo Zip 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Solidify 5.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Show Respect 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Double Cute 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Littlebitofaqueen 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 E R’s Mireya 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Day Storm 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Rememberin Ronald 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Easton’s Moon 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Lainesonduty 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dr Stricklands Ace 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Deal Me a Penny 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Easy Bet 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Follow the Saint 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Custom Candy 3.50 5.7 11-1
10 10 Cherry Star 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Lady Be Gone 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Starbuck Luck 6.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 5.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 I’m All Mixed Up 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Muffin Nuts 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Andiamo Giacomo 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Flashing Angelbaby 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Affirm Chief 5.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Big Rojo 2.50 3.5 7-1
10 10 Nasty Exaggerator 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Monitor Mills 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sniveling 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 State of the Union 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Hello Hello Mister 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Museum Quality 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Donegal Freedom 2.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 That’s Apriority 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Donegal Moonshine 3.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Star Apriority 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Konawa 5.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Look West 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Majestic Ways 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Roya 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Perfect Wish 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Jubella 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Another Hot Mess 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Best Performer 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Forgotten Fortune 5.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 My Lucky Break 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Taka 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Kokomo Starlet 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Red Revenger 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Sweetheart Vision 4.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Shelley’s Rose 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 China 8.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Niceproblemtohave 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 R Secret Love 8.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Brand Bois 20.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 La Cantaros 12.00 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.