Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 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
7 7 Rush to Glory 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Tiz a Breakup 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Roberts Revenge 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Avie Cakes 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Cupie Cutie 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Cosmopolitankitten 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Isobela 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hit the Bullseye 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 My Chulupa 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 American Guy 2.50 3.2 6-1
11 11 Dubaian Money 20.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 C F Spunie Style 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Flamingthunderbird 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Louisiana Luca 3.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Wicked Punches 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Nova’s Return 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Dee’s Legs 12.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Name the Time 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Half Guilty 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mr Mo Money 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 He’s Exaggerating 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Chariot 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Dr. Dean 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Unlawful 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Money Drop 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Yankee Prince 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Playboy Rocket 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Thine Ruckus 12.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Nate’s Focus 8.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 Martin’s Mo Tom 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Star Anise 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Legal Empress 1.60 2.1 4-1
3 3 Moon Mist 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Brunch Punch 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Madison Rae 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Emily’s Bullet 8.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Island Gold 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Leucadia 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eve of Eve 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Lonelyhearts 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Crawfish Burl 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Selectively Sweet 5.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Cousin Vickie 10.00 4 8-1
10 10 Dylan’s Dream 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Patient Emilie 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Missheartbreaker 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Little E 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hittin My Stride 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Stolen Bullet 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Sweet Home Alabama Special S.) – Sweet Home Alabama Special S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jovie G 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wabash 1.60 2.9 5-1
6 6 Channelfortynine 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Aoide 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Simplicated 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 Unaffiliated 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Moor to Conquer 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Now Showing 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jess’s Rainbow 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mission Belle 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Ann’s Storm 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 No Cost 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 New Destiny 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Eli’s Girl 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Craftroom 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Sorcerer’s Girl 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Foxtrot Harry 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baron of the Nile 10.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 American City 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 El Perfecto 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 All in Sync 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Butler Cabin 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Notion 4.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Fortuity 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 French Composer 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Tappin Fora Dance 15.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Bayou Jam 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kingscote 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pacificislandtime 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Laser Clad 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Breaking Star 4.00 4 7-1
7 7 Play Mo 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Ice’m Up Boys 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Ballinonabudjet 3.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Ells 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Sunday Breeze 4.50 7.1 13-1
10 10 Grunt 12.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Cajun Ami 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ranch Water 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sonya Knows Better 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Disposition 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Princess Kaiulani 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Insipid 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Brewster County 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Classy Mimi 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Little Bit O Storm 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 True Chief 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Moonshining 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Grizmo 20.00 6 11-1
12 12 Shesasmalltowngirl 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Good by Faith 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Dinahs Girl 8.00 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.