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
10 10 Hurricane Lassie 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Won Day 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 City Ghost 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Pip Squeek 5.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Day for the Gray 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Cranky Sheila 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Madelyn’s Hit 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Eagle Express 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Slam Diego 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Give Em Hail Gayle 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Monopoly Man 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cool Guitar 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Quaternion 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Catalina Express 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Come On Mulitch 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Gotta Keep Him 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Concentration 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Eligio 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Asaasy 12.00 4 8-1
10 10 Angelic Knight 6.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Metallic Mischief 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Big Nickel 6.00 SCRATCH

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 2.1 4-1
5 5 In the Gray 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Ongoing Challenge 15.00 5 10-1
4 4 Spiritual Duty 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 He’s Therealdeal 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Dulce Lorefiche 6.00 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
3 3 Theboyz Warning 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 About the Business 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Midnight Streak 5.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Golden Pursuit 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Cadillac Bo 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Queen’s Knight 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Knight’s Valor 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 One Deal 3.50 7.3 14-1
2 2 Copesthebomb 12.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Our Nugget 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Quikonthetrigger 10.00 SCRATCH

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 1.3 3-1
6 6 Dose of Reality 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 T D Z Zodiac Queen 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Acesanddiamonds 20.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Riptide Rose 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Diamond Country 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Country Angel 4.50 6.9 13-1
9 9 Sacred Vow 8.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Missneversatisfied 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Drilling Report 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Asset Basis 20.00 1.3 3-1
9 9 Unfathomed 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Solidify 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Keys Included 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 William Gustavo 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Mor Big Lee 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Castille 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Colonel Barton 8.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Shankinstine 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Corporal Paul 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sarah’s Runner 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Same Play 1.60 3.2 6-1
3 3 Tsuperman 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Asthecoldwindblows 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 My First Deal 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Our Majestic 8.00 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
7 7 Deanos Cape 15.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Veracruzin 12.00 3 6-1
6 6 All Together 12.00 3 6-1
10 10 Northernreflection 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Hostile Afleet 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Classic Bet 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Z’s Guitar 6.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Into Wishing 5.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Alleva 20.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Synthesis 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Super Wise 10.00 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.