Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 29, 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) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Too Many Dreams 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rip Roarin Hunter 1.60 1.4 3-1
6 6 Blj Secret Hand Shak 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Gray Jam 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Rsv Angels Wedding 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Ocieleavingyou 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Bt Toasted 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Proceed On Mister 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 The Magician 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sheaza Hero 2.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Foxinafix 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Jrs Majestic Gator 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Eagle Eye Leaving U 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Nito 10.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Oh My Fortunes 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Bold Bux 15.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Mr Blues Jammin 20.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Miss La Panther 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Valiant Heart Z 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mysterious Eagle V 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Scuttlebuzz 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Lm Ms Apollitical 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Jrs Jeeses Cartel 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Racy Stacy 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Valeria Flies 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Quick Lady Fury 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Taylormadeintheusa 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Diane to Be Imperial 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Mucho Macho Cartel 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Fly My Freight 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Carbonera Boss 8.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Hes Guilty 2.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Heart of Joy S 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Rogues Cartel 10.00 9 17-1
2 2 Mysterious Eagle 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Whiskey Deluxe 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Colts First Toast 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Mr Sixy 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Lets Go Two 5.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Oak Hill Dasher 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 World Hero 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Jess My Dash 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 One Bad Eagle 10.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Shakin Jet Black 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tuckers Prize 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tk Sweet Eyes 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Jj Apollitical Snow 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Jrs Coronas Toast 5.00 5 9-1
4 4 Sole Train 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Lonestar Runner 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Eye Rockin Roll 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Geaux Party Geaux 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 Candy Scheme 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Cantcontainthepower 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Desaix S.) – Desaix S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 San Vandido 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jet Outta Heere 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Rogue Candy 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Gold Hearted Eagle 4.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Famously Innocent 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Puro Venenoo 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Lm President Cartel 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Ms Apollitical Tres 15.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Summertime Dynasty 8.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Kissin James 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Faubourg St John S.) – Faubourg St John S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Your Beehind Honey 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Easy Jumpn Jet 8.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 One Fast Cajun 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Jess Catch This 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Buckle Up Blue 15.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Queen of Power 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Explosive Legend 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 Power of the Smile 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shes Ec to Tempt 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Lrh Henry T 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Tk Eyema Struttin 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Carlos Sainz 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Jlc Show Time 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Jess Transcendent 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Rational Tlc 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Its Tarzan 6.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Political Looker 20.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Carteron the Fly 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jess Significant Tlc 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Dashing in Jeans 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Kamikaze Hs 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Patriot Gone Rogue 20.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Da Mardi Gras 8.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Ec Love 12.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Good Open Mrl 2.50 8.3 16-1
4 4 Pastelillo 20.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Apollitical Doc 10.00 9.8 18-1
5 5 Louisiana Temptation 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.