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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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
2 2 Rock N Roll Bolt 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Donegal Freedom 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Moneystrike 6.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Trippin On Beauty 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Superhero 8.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Black Cloud 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Blame Dennis 10.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Metronome 10.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Lacey’s Kat 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Competitive Shock 15.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Plutonium 20.00 12 23-1
11 11 Stable Agent 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nonchalant 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Louisiana Boss 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Butcher Holler 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Seitan 6.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Freddie by a Nose 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Maxi Boots 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Ice Again 10.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Night Stick 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Magia Nera 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 Tiz Marks Spirit 15.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Startonahighnote 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Baby’s Last Dance 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Fade to Gold 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 Sweet Aurora G 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Sarah’s Rolling 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Your Ladyship 8.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Flower Girl 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Perfect Delight 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Oh Baby 12.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Andale Muchacha 12.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Mae’s Majesty 15.00 9 17-1
5 5 Sierra Hills 15.00 9 17-1
7 7 Divine Warrior 20.00 12 23-1
11 11 Princess Deeana 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gold Bullet 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mister O 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Wolf Man Jack 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 That’s Apriority 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Army Wildcatter 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Heart Prints 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Sokker 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Fierce Cat 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vodka Martini 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Opposites Attract 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Mobster Gun 5.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 City Park 6.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Global Stage 6.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Wicked Rose 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Dried Pepper 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Gypsy’s Soulmate 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Moro Mafia 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Barbacoa 15.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Iberian Runner 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 Rockall 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Runtolive 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cairo Charm 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Hopeshecanrun 4.50 2 4-1
12 12 Two Jet 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Girl Likes Bling 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Lady Be Gone 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Myfriendsawinner 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Crusin Like a Cat 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Maximum Moxie 15.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 My Lucky Break 15.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Scrapbook 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Miss Harmonic 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Longleggedlaverne 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Bar Tap 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Broadway Pearl 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Xcaret 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Cajun Aces 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Blueberry Eyes 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Seriously Sassy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kalil 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Congratulera 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sweet Alexis 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Olivia G 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Rusty’s Sunrise 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Saved by Grace 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Front and Silver 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Chapellete 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Girl Thirsty 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Plum Wine 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Straightaway 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Beaudean 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Toms Lucky Mo 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Prince Liam 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Puckster 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Onemotime 8.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Louisiana Bargain 12.00 7 13-1
9 9 Sweet Candy Boy 15.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Tito 20.00 12 23-1
11 11 Whatdidwedo 20.00 12 23-1
1 1 Kenzington Rules 20.00 12 23-1
2 2 S D’s Takeover 20.00 12 23-1

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.

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