Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, December 17, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Getoutofdaway 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Clever Race 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Jenny’s Day 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sister Ella 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Roberts Revenge 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Real Silk 8.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Miss St. Claire 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Saucy Gem 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Too Spicy 12.00 7 13-1
9 9 Tarkington Girl 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Nownowdancer 20.00 12 23-1
8 8 Long Shot Louise 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Charbon 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Guns 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Hwy Twenty Ride 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Cowboy Cause 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Butchy Boy 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Louisiana Luca 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Deftly Done 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Mischevious Robert 15.00 9 17-1
5 5 Quikonthetrigger 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Charge the Deal 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 My Vision 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Major Move 4.50 2.3 4-1
12 12 Kara Flash 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Tapper 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Hint Hint 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Ridearoundsalley 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Princess Deeana 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 E K G’s Union 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Your Ladyship 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Sierra Hills 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Magnolia’s Mission 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Bold Exaggeration 4.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Crusin Like a Cat 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Madison Rae 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Broadway Pearl 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Need Some Money 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Mission Belle 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dried Pepper 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 B Minor 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Golden Quality 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Creole Charlie 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mor Big Lee 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Steauxlit 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sweet Rachel 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Crime Spree 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Heartthrob Halo 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Sparra 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cajun Cattitude 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Viv’s Wild Aces 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Bet Towinit 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Cajun Catalina 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Shamay 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Don’tcallmepatsy 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Custom Sunshine 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Paynted Blue 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Numero Siete 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 El Rojo Vivo 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Loudermilk 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Flashy Lover 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Our Favorite Son 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 Army Wildcatter 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 No Soy Borracho 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Bradford 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Blazing Saber 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Puckster 4.50 2.3 4-1
12 12 Whatdidwedo 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Like Clockwork 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sweet Candy Boy 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 La Boucane 12.00 7 13-1
9 9 B D Envisionist 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Chahta Citizen 15.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 John Louis’ Bevo 20.00 12 23-1
3 3 Notime Formischief 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.