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
5 5 Sister Ella 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Too Spicy 12.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Getoutofdaway 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Jenny’s Day 4.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Roberts Revenge 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Tarkington Girl 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Clever Race 3.50 6.4 12-1
1 1 Saucy Gem 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Nownowdancer 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Long Shot Louise 20.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Miss St. Claire 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Real Silk 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Guns 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Louisiana Luca 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Quikonthetrigger 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Charbon 2.50 6.1 11-1
7 7 Hwy Twenty Ride 4.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Butchy Boy 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Deftly Done 12.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Mischevious Robert 15.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Cowboy Cause 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 My Vision 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Charge the Deal 2.50 2.3 4-1
10 10 Ridearoundsalley 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Tapper 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Major Move 4.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 E K G’s Union 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Princess Deeana 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Your Ladyship 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sierra Hills 20.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Magnolia’s Mission 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Hint Hint 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kara Flash 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bold Exaggeration 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 1.20 1.3 2-1
6 6 Madison Rae 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Mission Belle 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Crusin Like a Cat 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Broadway Pearl 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Need Some Money 8.00 SCRATCH

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 1.7 3-1
4 4 Creole Charlie 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Steauxlit 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Sparra 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Mor Big Lee 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Crime Spree 15.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Sweet Rachel 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Heartthrob Halo 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Golden Quality 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bet Towinit 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shamay 8.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Cajun Cattitude 1.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Cajun Catalina 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Don’tcallmepatsy 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Viv’s Wild Aces 3.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Custom Sunshine 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Numero Siete 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Paynted Blue 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Army Wildcatter 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Loudermilk 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Our Favorite Son 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 El Rojo Vivo 3.50 5.7 11-1
5 5 Flashy Lover 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Puckster 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Bradford 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 No Soy Borracho 2.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Blazing Saber 4.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Like Clockwork 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 La Boucane 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Chahta Citizen 15.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Sweet Candy Boy 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Notime Formischief 20.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 John Louis’ Bevo 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Whatdidwedo 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 B D Envisionist 12.00 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.