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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
6 6 Donegal Freedom 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Competitive Shock 15.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Trippin On Beauty 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Moneystrike 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Superhero 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Blame Dennis 10.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Metronome 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Lacey’s Kat 15.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Plutonium 20.00 10.1 19-1
2 2 Rock N Roll Bolt 2.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Stable Agent 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Black Cloud 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Magia Nera 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Louisiana Boss 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Maxi Boots 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Seitan 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Ice Again 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Butcher Holler 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 Nonchalant 2.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Tiz Marks Spirit 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Startonahighnote 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Baby’s Last Dance 20.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Freddie by a Nose 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Night Stick 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Oh Baby 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fade to Gold 1.40 1.6 3-1
1 1 Andale Muchacha 12.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Mae’s Majesty 15.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Your Ladyship 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Divine Warrior 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Sierra Hills 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sarah’s Rolling 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Sweet Aurora G 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Perfect Delight 10.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Flower Girl 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Princess Deeana 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mister O 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heart Prints 8.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 That’s Apriority 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Wolf Man Jack 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Army Wildcatter 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Fierce Cat 15.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Sokker 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Gold Bullet 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vodka Martini 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Global Stage 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Dried Pepper 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Opposites Attract 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Barbacoa 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Gypsy’s Soulmate 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Rockall 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Moro Mafia 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Wicked Rose 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Mobster Gun 5.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 City Park 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Iberian Runner 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Hopeshecanrun 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Girl Likes Bling 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crusin Like a Cat 12.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Runtolive 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Cairo Charm 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Scrapbook 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Myfriendsawinner 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 My Lucky Break 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Lady Be Gone 8.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Two Jet 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Maximum Moxie 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Longleggedlaverne 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 2.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Blueberry Eyes 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Broadway Pearl 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Xcaret 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Cajun Aces 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Bar Tap 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Seriously Sassy 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miss Harmonic 3.50 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Olivia G 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Rusty’s Sunrise 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Sweet Alexis 4.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Front and Silver 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Saved by Grace 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Congratulera 3.50 6.8 13-1
1 1 Plum Wine 20.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Chapellete 15.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Girl Thirsty 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Puckster 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beaudean 3.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Straightaway 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Toms Lucky Mo 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Prince Liam 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Onemotime 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Sweet Candy Boy 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Tito 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Kenzington Rules 20.00 9.8 19-1
2 2 S D’s Takeover 20.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Louisiana Bargain 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Whatdidwedo 20.00 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.

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