Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 9, 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
1 1 Pm Uno Dasher 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Aj Taylorsyawlsboss 10.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Cc Stormy Nite 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Fastdash Pilot 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Wickid Deluxe 5.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Dumb Country 8.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Deep Diamond Tm 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Blue Jedi 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Freakin Patriot Dash 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Jess Catch This 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Rogues Fast Sister 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Power of the Smile 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Masons Jet Black 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Bcl One Fast Jess 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Cecilia Jess Blue 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ms Deluxe 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Avioncito 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tdz Jes a Train 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 El Goliad 3.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Power Game 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Mr Blues Jammin 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Jm Maria Marie 6.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Brother Rich 10.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Quick Draw Piloto 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wyattsflyingimperial 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mr Sixy 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Tc Scootin Aces 2.00 2 4-1
8 8 Jp El Huerfanito 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Jw Corona Dressed 3.50 5.3 10-1
9 9 Lets Go Two 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Yesterdays Wine 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Shes a Fast Rogue Aw 10.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Foxinafix 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sneaky Eagle 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jb Sizzlin Scorpion 8.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Corona Battle 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Bull Moose 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bella Mas Bella 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Mountain Panther 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Coronapollo 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Hershiser 15.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Pops Painted Ruby 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jess Joseph M 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fearless Eagle Z 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Louisiana Dee Light 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Carry On Moon 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Prize Pilot 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Super Chewy Mickey 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Freighttrain Lee 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Sheet N Gheet 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Jj One Jessan 10.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Jess Taylor Made 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shes Sweet N Sassy 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Our Grateful Heart 10.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Kiss My Princess 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Liquid Cowgirl 2.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Single Tide 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Ruse Hits 4.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Ima Gold Jewel 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Chilito Pot 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jess So Blessed 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mda Demand by Tlc 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 G Amtrak B 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Ll Eysa Jess Carter 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Jess Pretty N Black 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Ms Apolitical Ivory 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Jeg Fascination 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Bonafyde 20.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Jessa Boss 12.00 9 17-1
9 9 B a Lady 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mp Snow Game 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kiss Me James 8.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Mda Eyes of Carter 15.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 The Star in Me 12.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Legend of Rogue 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Toasting Coronas 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Gold Hearted Eagle 5.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Train Dash 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Orion Tlc 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 One Sweet Texan 12.00 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.