Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 8, 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
9 9 Black Jack Billy 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Southern Rogue 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Double Dash O Dancer 2.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Rlr Jess Mischief 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Three R Ivory 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Rh Querido Deluxe 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Cm Dashing Cartel 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 All Ethics Aside 20.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Jessies Jane 3.50 8.8 17-1
2 2 Drink It Up 4.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ponookies Fast Cash 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Corona Checks Blue 15.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Patriot Mountain 5.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Karlon Charles 8.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Cat O Mine Tails 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Apollitical Frosty 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Heza Gold Prize 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Zevi Blue 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mammas Royal Flush 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Favourite Friend 10.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 De Bell Train 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Kiss My Folly 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Special Jam 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Mari Jane 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Louisiana Hawk 5.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Zira Stone 20.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Corona Leaving Hail 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ks Tiger Oak 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 World Hero 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Locomotive 10.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Sue Nahmi 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Sizzlin Zayla 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Jr Pyc Secret 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Marygold Cartel 15.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Rail Runner 4.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Iammistert 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Senior San Lorobo 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vanish Thru the Fire 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rogueanito 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Sistawoman 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Kissofdeath 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Jtf Love Chick 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kellys Klu 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Cyberella 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 One Sweet Lil Patsy 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Whiskey Deluxe 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mg Freit Train 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Ruse Freight Tee 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 The D Oh Double G 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sheaza Hero 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 The Coonash Cartel 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Achieve All 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Majestic Eye Opener 3.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Fast Flyin Floozy 10.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Piloto West 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jess Louisiana Boo 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Louie B Quick 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Lz King of the Kings 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Blew Duck 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Easy Jumpn Jet 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Sandstone 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Diamondonatrain 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Power by Black 8.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Run for the Prize 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Carte Blanch 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lydias Going Grand 6.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Tf Shes Jess Dashin 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bonnies Sweet Jess 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Proceed On Mister 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 Heza Vicious Rogue 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Apollitical Brad 12.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Fantsy Train 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Ttt Im a Dreamer 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Runnning With Faith 2.50 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.