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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Monday, December 29, 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 Martin’s Mo Tom 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Nate’s Focus 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Bigfunonthebayou 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dirty Deal 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Ongoing Challenge 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Stray Lightning 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Life’s Ride 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Gomarkgo 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Disposition 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Wicked Sailor 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Stolen Bullet 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Real Silk 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Too Spicy 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Miss St. Claire 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Tiff With Jimmy 6.00 5 10-1
8 8 Chip Shortage 20.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Missheartbreaker 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Lady Frijoles 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thats Unbelievable 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Avie Cakes 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Kinsley Grace 5.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Toomush 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Onedayatatime 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Pitchatizzy 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 She’s a Target 8.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Fly Ty 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Call Me Dolly 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Just Rain 15.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Kisses for Cooper 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 U Rascal U 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Unshakeable Proof 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Asaasy 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Brilliant Call 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Crue’s N Control 15.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Silent Rage 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Deftly Done 6.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Midnight Streak 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Kee Jee 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Stable Agent 8.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Peyton’s Day 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Unaffiliated 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Downtown Motown 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Mischievous Smile 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Go Easy 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Collect Now 10.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Allstarhollywood 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Sailor Mike 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Mo Can Do 6.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Tommie’s True 3.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Leblon 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 B Minor 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Into Wishing 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Biloxi 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Pinch Me a Penny 20.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Fort Bonz 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Johnnysjourney 12.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Love Candy 10.00 9 17-1
1 1 Secular Stagnation 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Heartthrob Halo 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Knocked Out 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fern Spirit 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Dylan’s Dream 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 My Idea 4.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 World of Hurt 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Hard Spirits 3.50 6.1 11-1
4 4 Little E 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Patient Emilie 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Cousin Vickie 15.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Triple Four 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bent Halo 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 I’m So Hot 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Steauxlit 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Strong Prospect 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Lo Lo’s Laughter 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 He’s Super Wicked 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 You’re On Mute 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Insignis 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Game and Gormley 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Sparra 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Throwin’ Shade 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Wood River 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Karaoke 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Barcents 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Neon Moonlight 12.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Bobby’s Girl 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Girl From de Bayou 2.50 2.8 5-1
10 10 Insipid 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Our Indian Girl 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Country Angel 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 At First Light 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Poppy Red 4.50 7 13-1
11 11 Riptide Rose 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Tensas Clear 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Diamond Country 8.00 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.

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