Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 31, 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
8 8 Mr Liam and Alan 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flashin Chip 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Whatdidwedo 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Wildcats’s Meow 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 A G’s Gem 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Dixie’s Astro 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Legend in Gold 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Flamingthunderbird 20.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Analitico 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hidden Love 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Leucadia 12.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Kerrigan’s Touch 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Moni Design 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 She’s Extra 5.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Saint Isabel 15.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Beat the Double 3.50 6.6 13-1
5 5 High Donna 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Time to Close 15.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Dontforgetrdreams 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thats Unbelievable 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Love in the Dark 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Jenny’s Day 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Bayou Chick 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Guillotine 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Triple L’s Shadow 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Won Bright Light 4.50 6.5 12-1
4 4 Custom V K W 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Minnesota Miracle 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ragtime Blues 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Quarter Rat 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Hostile Afleet 4.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Mint 12.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Don’t Box Me In 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Thunder Road 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Fast Verdict 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Rock On Cowboy 15.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Xietelehuas 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cool Ride 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Half a Buck 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Heza Sexy Zong 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Classic Warrior 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Spry Charlie 3.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Mr. Butch Womble 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Kit Kat Kidd 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Main Dude 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 A’debris 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Pink Higgins 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 G’s Storm 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Merrily Rush 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Scampering Ma’am 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Sweet Thirteen 3.50 5.2 10-1
8 8 C C Llam 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Round in Circles 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Roses n’ Chrome 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Tiz a Breakup 15.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Cupie Cutie 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Emperador 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Tiz of Thee 2.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Black Candy 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Broadway Pete 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Huey Duey 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Bayou Beaux 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Lode of Blarney 15.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Golden Palace 5.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Cazadero 10.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Sweet Rachel 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Running Argument 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Calling 6.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 Addi Bug 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 One Line Ruler 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Little E 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Entitlement 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Mo Dixie Diva 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Cece Wave 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Katie’s C 4.50 6.7 13-1
5 5 Long Shot Louise 20.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Saberfight 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Little Z 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Alabama Winter Overnight S.) – Alabama Winter Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jovie G 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Dromas 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Channelfortynine 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Heza Royal Cat 4.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Unaffiliated 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Simplicated 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Moor to Conquer 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Wabash 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Prettywell Stacked 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hard Candy Kisses 4.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Shelbi’s Star 8.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Midnight Cigarette 8.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Country Gem 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Honest Deal 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Special Feature 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Amelies Dreamer 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Last Penalty 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Don’t Blink Twice 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Cowgirl Queen 20.00 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.