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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
5 5 Isobela 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Roberts Revenge 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Cupie Cutie 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Avie Cakes 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Tiz a Breakup 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Cosmopolitankitten 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 American Guy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Louisiana Luca 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Half Guilty 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Hit the Bullseye 6.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Name the Time 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 My Chulupa 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Dee’s Legs 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Flamingthunderbird 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Wicked Punches 15.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 C F Spunie Style 15.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Nova’s Return 15.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Dubaian Money 20.00 12 23-1

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
1 1 Chariot 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Unlawful 6.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Nate’s Focus 8.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 He’s Exaggerating 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Dr. Dean 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Thine Ruckus 12.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Martin’s Mo Tom 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Playboy Rocket 15.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Money Drop 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 Yankee Prince 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Legal Empress 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Brunch Punch 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Moon Mist 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Star Anise 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Madison Rae 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Emily’s Bullet 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Island Gold 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Hittin My Stride 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Eve of Eve 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Leucadia 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Miss Lonelyhearts 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Selectively Sweet 5.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Dylan’s Dream 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Cousin Vickie 10.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Patient Emilie 12.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Missheartbreaker 15.00 12 23-1
5 5 Little E 15.00 12 23-1
12 12 Stolen Bullet 15.00 12 23-1
6 6 Crawfish Burl 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wabash 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Jovie G 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Aoide 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Channelfortynine 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Unaffiliated 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Simplicated 10.00 5.9 11-1
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
8 8 Mission Belle 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Now Showing 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Sorcerer’s Girl 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Ann’s Storm 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 No Cost 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 New Destiny 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Jess’s Rainbow 12.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Eli’s Girl 15.00 9 17-1
1 1 Craftroom 15.00 9 17-1

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
6 6 Notion 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 American City 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Fortuity 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Butler Cabin 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 El Perfecto 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 All in Sync 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Baron of the Nile 10.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Kingscote 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Tappin Fora Dance 15.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 French Composer 15.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Bayou Jam 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ballinonabudjet 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Breaking Star 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sunday Breeze 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Pacificislandtime 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Play Mo 6.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Cajun Ami 8.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Ranch Water 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Sonya Knows Better 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Grunt 12.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Laser Clad 12.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Ice’m Up Boys 15.00 12 23-1
6 6 Ells 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Disposition 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brewster County 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Good by Faith 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Little Bit O Storm 6.00 2.9 6-1
12 12 Shesasmalltowngirl 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Dinahs Girl 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Classy Mimi 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Princess Kaiulani 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Moonshining 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Insipid 12.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Grizmo 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 True Chief 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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