Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 23, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Won Day 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Hurricane Lassie 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Pip Squeek 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Madelyn’s Hit 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Cranky Sheila 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Day for the Gray 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 City Ghost 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Slam Diego 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Give Em Hail Gayle 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Eagle Express 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cool Guitar 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Monopoly Man 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Catalina Express 5.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Angelic Knight 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Concentration 6.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Big Nickel 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Gotta Keep Him 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Asaasy 12.00 9.3 17-1
11 11 Metallic Mischief 12.00 9.3 17-1
5 5 Quaternion 15.00 12 23-1
7 7 Eligio 15.00 12 23-1
1 1 Come On Mulitch 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Marks Legacy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Martin’s Mo Tom 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 In the Gray 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Dulce Lorefiche 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Spiritual Duty 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 He’s Therealdeal 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Ongoing Challenge 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Unshakeable Proof 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 One Deal 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Our Nugget 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Midnight Streak 5.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Cadillac Bo 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 About the Business 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Theboyz Warning 8.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Quikonthetrigger 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Copesthebomb 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Golden Pursuit 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Queen’s Knight 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Knight’s Valor 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jenny’s Day 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Neon Moonlight 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Country Angel 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Dose of Reality 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Sacred Vow 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 T D Z Zodiac Queen 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Riptide Rose 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Diamond Country 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Missneversatisfied 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Acesanddiamonds 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Solidify 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Keys Included 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Drilling Report 4.50 2 4-1
9 9 Unfathomed 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 William Gustavo 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Colonel Barton 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Castille 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Asset Basis 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 Shankinstine 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Mor Big Lee 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Same Play 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Corporal Paul 3.50 1.9 3-1
1 1 Sarah’s Runner 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Asthecoldwindblows 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Our Majestic 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 My First Deal 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Tsuperman 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Seehoss 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Northernreflection 3.50 1.6 3-1
12 12 Synthesis 5.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Into Wishing 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Z’s Guitar 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Hostile Afleet 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Super Wise 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 All Together 12.00 7 13-1
11 11 Veracruzin 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Deanos Cape 15.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Classic Bet 15.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Alleva 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.