Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 22, 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
11 11 Wings Like Eagles 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 High Donna 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Baby Jane 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Coal Dancer 3.50 5 9-1
3 3 World of Hurt 4.50 5 9-1
7 7 Beulah K 6.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 My Idea 8.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Dr. Boo 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Charged Up Rose 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Gypsy Jackpot 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 She’s the Sheriff 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Costa Lady 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Unaffiliated 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Simplicated 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moor to Conquer 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Wabash 2.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Olympia Harbor 10.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Lemon Fizz 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Union Card 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kalil 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cc Cola 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Dreamchaser Jewels 10.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Thats Unbelievable 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Tizzira 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Platinumus Maximus 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Mopac Traffic 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Wicked Sailor 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Frisee 12.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Zanteria 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Unified Dreams 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brite Outlook 6.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 The Donegal Clan 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Iron in the Fire 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Uxmal 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 All About Croge 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Without a Trace 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Special Stormy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Baby’s Last Dance 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 True and Ready 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Relic Hunter 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Tiz Fabulous 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Vobiscum 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Love a Fighter 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Top Priority 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 G E H Giants Way 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Quick Zong 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Catalina Day 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Into Wishing 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Butler Cabin 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Northernreflection 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 Confucius 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 My Uncle Leon 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Bayou Jam 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Dare to Fail 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Cajun Mischief 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 New Destiny 20.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Sonneman 2.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Rockall 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Guitar Boy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cowboy Cause 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Classy Shipman 8.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Tap to Connect 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Roulette 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 All Saints 3.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Aller Vite 6.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Nephi 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Saucy Argument 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Gloria’s Boy 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Out Making Treble 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Bobby Merlot 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 F J’s Flaco 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 North of Bali 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Mariachi Man 4.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Mischievous Smile 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Eagle Point 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 M L Brody’s Gem 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 After the Game 10.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Steen 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Barr’s Bay 12.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Flint’s Sparky 12.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Prince Perfecta 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Zestiny 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 C F Jimmy Ray 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Majority Opinion 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Connectique 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Same Play 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Pennys Deal 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Chad’s Flashy Ways 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Majestic Palace 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 El Dan 6.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Country Hit 8.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Koodie 20.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Gray Dane 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tincan Cat 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Gabbys Bling 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Myfriendsawinner 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Usain d’Oro 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Ironit 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Country Lady 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Crusin Like a Cat 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Custom Sunshine 12.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Miss Dealority 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Fitzy 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Cajun Catalina 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Taka 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Round in Circles 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Hard Candy Kisses 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Break Out Sister 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Surprise Sunrise 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Abbey Cakes 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Cat Ate the Canary 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Tiz a Breakup 8.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Chimes Lake 20.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Brand Bois 20.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Miss Gypsy 8.00 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.