Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 5, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 He’s Exaggerating 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Killer Guitar 2.50 4.2 8-1
10 10 Drewrelius 3.50 5.2 10-1
7 7 Ninth Ward Bobby O 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 I Got the Hint 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Ole Mister 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Respectheconnect 5.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Magic On the Mike 20.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Lee Street 20.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 F J’s Mayhem 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Eve of Eve 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Chapellete 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 My Idea 4.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 D’busker 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Cousin Vickie 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Real Deal Ryan 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Costa Lady 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mo Whiskey 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Guitar Guy 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mingling Mo 2.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 Ray Mefasolateedoe 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 My Kinda Deal 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Slowdownanmoveover 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Nippit 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Imperial Bandit 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Blackberry Crown 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Priscilla Rose 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Czar’s Ballerina 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Chrome Racer 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Miz Jameson 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Ann’s Storm 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Mila’s Kat 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Eli’s Girl 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Hard Spirits 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wicked Sailor 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Selectively Sweet 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Mariah 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Brewster County 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Venice Vibe 2.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Chattanooga Crew 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 True Chief 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Tiff With Jimmy 8.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Grizmo 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Time to Close 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Chip Shortage 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Inawinner 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Metallic Maid 12.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Wickey Bibby 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Flora Bound 4.50 6.4 12-1
3 3 Andale Muchacha 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Prytania 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Go North Boss 6.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Educated Wish 6.00 8 15-1
2 2 Artic Sailor 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dried Pepper 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Izzy’s Baby Boy 2.00 2 4-1
6 6 Backfire 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 B Minor 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Colonel Barton 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Warp Ride 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Easy Big Boy 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Biloxi 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Dixie Street 6.00 6 11-1
10 10 Pinch Me a Penny 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Incognito Burrito 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 You Have No Idea 12.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Nomoretanlines 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Yuma’s Shadow 1.80 3 6-1
4 4 Knocked Out 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Disposition 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Golden Quality 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Deanos Cape 20.00 3 6-1
5 5 Mosquito Fleet 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Emerald Express 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Heza Pickle 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Moro Mafia 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Mobster Gun 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Into Wishing 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Sam’s Promise 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Opposites Attract 2.50 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.