Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sweet Baby Cal 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lhr Scarface 15.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Ah Jiminy Quickit 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Rh Gran Torino 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Aj Taylors War Eagle 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Workin for Whiskey 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Toasting Coronas 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Sassys Flashy Rogue 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Fast Feet Fleet 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Nxs 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tha Highway Man 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Masons Jet Black 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Mr Secret Lee 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Bcl One Fast Jess 8.00 2 4-1
2 2 Apollitical Frosty 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Deep Diamond Tm 5.00 4 7-1
6 6 Cecilia Jess Blue 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gold Heart Girl 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eagle Secret 45 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Macho Man Letticia 3.50 5.5 10-1
9 9 Freighttrain Cafe 5.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Hossmann 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 My Sweet Madison 2.50 7.1 13-1
5 5 La Chepina 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Senor Sonador 10.00 9 17-1
10 10 Rip With Effort 12.00 9.7 18-1
6 6 Gabby 14 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lil Heza Blue 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fox On a Cliff 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Jp La Fresita 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Corona Only 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Stevin Got Even 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Jess Tempting Reb 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Julies Lil Rogue 6.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Bar Money Cartel 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Usxpress 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Jill Can Fly 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Get Her Done 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Headed North 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Fast Dashin Fortune 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Rlr Jess Mischief 5.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 One Sweet Lil Patsy 6.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Rachel Christine 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bull Moose 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bye Bye Baby Forever 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Jrs Special Majestic 5.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Jessa Pretty Girl 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Tf Jess Biznez 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Dukes Heir 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Im Prince Corona 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Ruse Pop Man 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Tf Majestic Dynasty 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Big Mama 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Moonin N Zoomin 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Louie B Quick 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Jj Carter 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Full Vision 1.80 4.8 9-1
4 4 Pop Pop Rabbit 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Jamies Secret Piloto 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Snowlady Train 8.00 7 13-1
8 8 Ms Deluxe 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fishing for a Living 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Tk B Zoomin 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ripnzoom 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Ovation 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Ms Apolitical Ivory 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Jess Perry a Corona 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Bayou Moon 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Jp La Venadita 10.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Jrs Jess First 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Kiss the Jewel 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ivans Wild Trick 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Flying Intuition 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Prey N Corona 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Mo Jetta 2.50 6 11-1
3 3 Executive Sash 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Fdd Pilot 15.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Z Too 3.50 8.7 16-1
8 8 Jodie Jasper 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 White Rose Runnin 20.00 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.