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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Monday, December 22, 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
3 3 Hot Route 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Faye L. 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Uthinkicare 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Delphine 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Papiringa 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Shelbi’s Star 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Little Millie 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Magical Deal 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Appeal Kati 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Boston Elle 15.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Orthodox Dixie 20.00 12 23-1
1 1 Mae King Sum Magic 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Deal With It Daddy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Ice’m Up Boys 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Game Port 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Cunimbus 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Cool Guitar 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Heavenly Deal 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Andale Muchacha 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Prytania 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lady Q 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Cairo Dancer 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Ida Lilly Girl 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Millie’s Deal 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vodka Martini 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Leaving Shadows 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Begforforgiveness 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Safe Bet 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Detective Bernardo 8.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Mud On My Boots 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Butcher Holler 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 The Thimble 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Sunset War 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Inchhighatahundred 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Picasso Baby 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Poppa Magic 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Tonteria 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Deacon Jones 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 McZ 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Freddie by a Nose 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Corporal Paul 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Pocketful of Money 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Celebrity Quest 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Echo Juliet 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Hurricane Kate 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Bartender 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Shesabeast 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 St. Tammany 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Educated Wish 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lambo 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Motor City 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Seasonal Love 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Leobobanna 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Donegal Moonshine 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Echo Down 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Tripple D Ruller 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Battalion Strike 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Boyd Rewards S.) – Boyd Rewards S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saint Gabriel 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Causeway Benny 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Doctored Deal 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Star Rock Star 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Jeffrow 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Chad’s Flashy Ways 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Otra Cosa 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Pacificislandtime 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Majority Opinion 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Pocketful of Money 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Valhalla Viking 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Penei 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Fierce Cat 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Whatdidwedo 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Mr. Brad’s Cowboy 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ruiz Junior 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Wildcats’s Meow 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Our Bodie 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Cajun Country 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Righthoofleftright 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Arkansauce 20.00 11 21-1

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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