Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 18, 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 Famousliltres Socks 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Genevieve 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Fur Elise Tlc 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Z Too 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Jess Politix 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Jessa Pretty Girl 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Palomino Prize 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Mda Ms Beauty Queen 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Patriot Mountain 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Masons Jet Black 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Ms Deluxe 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Apollitical Frosty 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mr Secret Lee 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Hez Hunters Rogue 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Tha Highway Man 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 San Lorenzo Princess 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Answerr 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Lydias Going Grand 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Ace Fortunes N Eagle 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Rf Gold Heart Duck 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Runnning With Faith 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Cinco La Nina 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 San Lorenzo Jezz 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rf Fast Dash N Train 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 One Sweet Tsunami 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Ruse Gold 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Rf Imperial Choice 4.50 3.4 7-1
5 5 Wagon Peddler Trash 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Tdz Apollitical Mom 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 San Lorenzo Luna 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Ar La Bella Eagle 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Wish U Were Whiskey 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Lady Coco Piloto 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Jess B Sizzlin 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Poppys Last Train 8.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Sheza Glamour Girl 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Inseperable Jet 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Calmebigpoppa 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Tcb American Piloto 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Nomorona 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Creole Queen 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Firstn Kool Moon 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Jj Meteorite Goes By 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mda Imperial Runaway 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 See My Magic 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lhr Scarface 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Train Dash 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Ah Jiminy Quickit 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Iltaka Corona 3.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Lm Heza Piloto 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Taylormadeintheusa 5.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Beyondsgamepilot 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Trip in On High 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Le Madame P3 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Ttt Mr Kas 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Whata Jessie 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Jess a Lil Fasta 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Gias Mooin Eagle 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Runnin Gold Heart 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Jb Paint Me Follies 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Sheza Rare Blood 4.50 6.3 12-1
4 4 Paint the Tank 15.00 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.