Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 29, 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 Red Idol 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Midnight Halo 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 C F Henry 3.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Lexington River 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Inchhighatahundred 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Takeover Fiftyfour 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Canal St. Cupid 8.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Baby’s Last Dance 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Miss Cheese Bread 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Gormley’s Queen 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 La. Grand Slam 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Devil’s Pool 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Lagunera 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Simoneaux Storm 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Golden Barcents 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Toms Lucky Mo 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Easy Eddie A 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Brandon’s Best 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Muncle 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Cat Daddy’s Cat 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Kah Nigh 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 B D Envisionist 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Upturned Brim 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Yeager 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Gracious Kat 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Loudermilk 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Mystic Hope 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Twofexusnexus 5.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Mitole’s Limit 10.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Superhero 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Voyant 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Maximillions Dream 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Middleofthefairway 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Knight’s Gold 10.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 B D Primary Ours 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Safety 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Bitsy’s Star 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Painted Sunday 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Way too Tough 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 One Line Whit 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Northwind 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 A Brush of Luck 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Talk of the Town 4.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Mr. Faversham 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lucky’s Secret 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Benissimo 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 True Crimson 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Perfect Strike 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Coastal Defense 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Our Determination 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Maximus Freedom 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Perfect Edge 3.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Way Out Front 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 True Jedi 10.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Star Redemption 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 K R Power Storm 10.00 6 11-1
9 9 Startonahighnote 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Mud On My Boots 12.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Ooey Gooey Chewy 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
High Adventure 0 0-1
9 9 Seitan 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Leos Wish 2.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 High Adventure 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Texas Cactus Jack 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Lucky Bourbon 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Santiago Province 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Copesthebomb 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Czechoslovakian 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Silent Accord 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Quikonthetrigger 15.00 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.