Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 20, 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 Live Affair 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’m a Night Train 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 One More Sleep 4.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Alines Valentine 2.50 5.6 11-1
9 9 Zapaway 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Joseph H 6.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Friend’s Do Care 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Count On Rain 8.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Watch the Coast 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Grand Sam 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Doc Higgins 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Night Stick 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Moddassah 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Honor That Dude 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Gran Chico 6.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Channelfortynine 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Gold Capo 15.00 8.2 16-1
1 1 My Liam 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 High Adventure 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 First Samaritan 8.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Daddy’s Gift 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Roll On Luke 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Devilish Season 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Hes the Bomb Too 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Quik Punch 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Nelle Tue Mani 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Zack Talkin Smack 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Quinnsaltyofficer 8.00 8 15-1
11 11 Higher Charge 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Norah G 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wonderrand 1.80 1.9 4-1
6 6 Noneya 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Miss Priority 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Blue Ridge Queen 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Sthepanie Princess 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Going the Distance 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Big Blue Angel 3.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Sarah in the House 6.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Talkabout 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Gold Plus 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 You Have No Idea 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Missneversatisfied 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Saint Isabel 12.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 K J’s Pistol Annie 12.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Quiet Melody 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mor Jazz 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Corredor 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Classic Warrior 10.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 True Jedi 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Rumpusinthesky 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Mr. Butch Womble 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Cool Ride 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Lexington River 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Rite On Sam 12.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Homeland Messa 20.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Chiefweave 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Jamaican Me 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kokomo Starlet 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sweetheart Vision 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Red Revenger 4.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Shelley’s Rose 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Later Latertiffany 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Easton’s Moon 3.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 A Real Embrace 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Justforme 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 R T’s Gem 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pickin Ana Grinnin 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Jet Rocket 4.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Nodah 4.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Tensas Candy 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Louisiana Cowgirl 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Stephanie’s Maria 10.00 7 13-1
4 4 Tincandance 8.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Cute Dinero Queen 20.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Megans Millions 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tdz Hint of Power 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Motor City 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Big Rasee 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Tripple D Ruller 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Yourcuznfromboston 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Contrabandist 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Donegal Moonshine 10.00 5 10-1
9 9 Voyant 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Lotta Spirit Here 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Maxi Boots 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Onemotime 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Butchy Boy 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Seven Devils Road 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Randy Daytona 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Mr Doris 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Irish Billy 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 The Winning Edge 15.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Mustacheuaquestion 15.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Eagle in the Air 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 My Highmoon 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.