Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 6, 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
5 5 Cato’s Lady 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Eli’s Girl 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Valtesse 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Gee Gee 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Fasted 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Mila’s Kat 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Run Natalie Run 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tennessee Moon 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pickin Ana Grinnin 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Fabs 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Roya 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Yolanda Who 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Miss Darlene 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Turn On the Bling 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Legal Deceiver 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dewclaw 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Steve’s Trouble 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Gabbys Bling 15.00 3.4 7-1
10 10 Prince Liam 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Big Marv 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Seven Digits 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 M L Brody’s Gem 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 C F Jimmy Ray 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 C F Spunie Style 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Hint of Faith 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Coal Dancer 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 World of Hurt 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Nownowdancer 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Baby Jane 4.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 My Idea 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Beulah K 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Gypsy Jackpot 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Holiday Double 10.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Gigi’s Luv 15.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Mallory’s Ocean 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Charge It 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 She Smiled At Me 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Mally’s Monsoon 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Country Angel 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Warm Fuzzies 12.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 La Deal 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Good by Faith 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 On the Money Luv 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Super Spirit 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sassy Spry 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Katies Factor 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bold Exaggeration 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Be Bo 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Layla’s Song 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Watch This Munny 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 The Rage of Art 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Snow Flurry 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 My Golden Bling 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Black Ace 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pip Squeek 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lord Harmony 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Apriority Catch 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Rusty’s Sunrise 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Craftroom 5.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Plum Wine 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Congratulera 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Hot Patootie 20.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Unified Love 6.00 6 11-1
8 8 The Calling Stone 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Infinitesimal 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Insignis 8.00 2 4-1
2 2 Joey’s Lightening 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Racy Bille 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Cajun Mischief 8.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Dr. Snyder 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sam’s Promise 3.50 5.4 10-1
8 8 Gobot 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Uncle Nick 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Gotta Deal 20.00 10 19-1

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.