Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 23, 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
2 2 Jessbcos 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jb Sizzlin Scorpion 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Air Med Pilot 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dashing Heart Rio 1.80 4.4 8-1
7 7 Angel Pilot 2.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Three R Ivory 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Leavingandflying 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Explosive Legend 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Easy Jumpn Jet 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Power of the Smile 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Jess Catch This 2.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Cat O Mine Tails 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Jess Ray Ray 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dynasty Blood 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 One Fast Perry 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Im Moms Favorite 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 American Xpress 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Tac It Blood 4.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Ab Chalalo 6.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Eagle Speed 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jc Double Shott 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mooner Deluxe 1.80 1.9 4-1
1 1 Fireballs Deluxe 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Open My Cerveza 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Proceed On Mister 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Some Royal Hindsight 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wild Blue Ivory 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 American Clown 2.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Jess Tempting Reb 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 All About Channing 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gias Mooin Eagle 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Tdz Wavetothequeen 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Marygold Cartel 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Three R One Fire 12.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Jj Meteorite Goes By 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Corona B One 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 True Velocity 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Brown Eyez Baby 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Sheza Vicious Chick 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Jess Thriving 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Ec Miss Dashing 6.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Rachel Christine 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Moonlight and Corona 10.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Jess Politix 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Tttshesa Hot Ivan 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ar La Bella Eagle 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rf Gold Heart Duck 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 San Lorenzo Luna 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Wish U Were Whiskey 2.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Pattys Corona 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Sea Train B 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Jrs Majestic Gator 4.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Wagon Peddler Trash 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Yesterdays Wine 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Tdz Jess Crown Jewel 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Lassie S.) – Lassie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sl Something 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ivory Heart Z 2.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Shes Jess Sixy 4.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Smokeshow V 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Louisiana Spirits 3.50 5 9-1
7 7 Shezadashinsheba 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Tf Reckless Tide 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Lagartija C 8.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 She Aint Jivin 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ladies Cruz Higher 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lm Ms Apollitical 3.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Headed North 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Ajs Prizedpossession 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Mamma Im Leaving You 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Inseperabug 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Jeantile Candy Train 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 San Lorenzo Cocoy 12.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Marcy Train B 10.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Stratosfaction 15.00 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.