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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 20, 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
4 4 Kokomo Starlet 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Surprise Sunrise 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Alyse Parker 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Making Mischief 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Ain’t Got a Clue 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 That’s the Deal 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Boots an Diamonds 12.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Aubree’s Halo 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Taylors Enticed 4.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 A Real Embrace 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Loco Por Ser Libre 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Two Dollars 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Bold Exchange 1.80 1.9 4-1
1 1 Smarty’s Back 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Zoom There It Is 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Downtown Motown 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Astrologysprotege 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Copter 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Sharp Charlie 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Cryptozonic 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Sophie’s Painter 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Saturday’s Gold 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Bertie’s Galaxy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Call My Banker 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Classic Bet 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Doctor Leo 3.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Time to Party 2.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Unfathomed 8.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 All Together 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Slim Jimmy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 It’s a Secret 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Wicked Punches 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Bellamy Brother 8.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Muncle 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Lacey’s Kat 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Misterholyroller 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Awesome William 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Native Requite 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Blume 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Double Edge Sword 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Helladic 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 India Ink 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Grazen Boy 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Huey Duey 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Supreme Capo 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Holy Stick (CHI) 5.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Ace Ventura (CHI) 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 He’s Super Wicked 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Aller Vite 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Night Stick 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Alines Valentine 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Heza Sexy Zong 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Joseph H 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Saberman 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Xanthus Wrath 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Boss Soss 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 High Prince 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Cypress Gold 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 French Composer 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Runnin Munnin 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Special Stormy 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Get Them Justin 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Beach Blanket 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Goodmorning Gracie 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kara Flash 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Married for Money 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Smoochie Boo 6.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Artic Sailor 6.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Coach’s Memory 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Southern Angel 10.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Great Fortune 3.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Pop Lock and Drop 15.00 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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