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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 18, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Image of Me 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Acadiana 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Storm Surge 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Cupie Cutie 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Style Maker 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Lundigrasmambo 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Tiz a Breakup 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Mopac Traffic 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 M King Baby 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Mane 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Imma Deal 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Take the Hint 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Marks Legacy 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Runforjustice 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Misdeal 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 He’s Exaggerating 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Money Drop 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Caribbean Son 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 My Kinda Deal 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Wildly Wicked 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Big Woods 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Boston Chit Chat 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Priscilla Rose 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Geaux Warrior 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Atchafalaya Sunset 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Aye Bay Bay 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 On the Horizon 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Doublebarrelvinny 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Unforgetableimelda 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Spun Silk 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Hold the Drama 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 One Sweet Deal 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Butler Cabin 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 El Perfecto 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Gucci Boy 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Mosquito Fleet 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Celtic Pride 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Surprise Road Trip 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Confucius 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Dustin the Diamond 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Girlie’s Max 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Flame Rock Fire 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Ciel 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Competitive Shock 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Metronome 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Torpedo Charlie 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Gone Elvis 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Everloving 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Aledean 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Best Performer 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Forgotten Fortune 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Prima Bella 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Can’t Zap This 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Show Me the Candy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ells 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Infinitesimal 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Muffin Nuts 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 San Juan Hill 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Fort Bonz 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fast Verdict 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Cabro Toro 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Cajun Mischief 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Gobot 20.00 9 17-1

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.

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