Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Tuesday, December 30, 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
6 6 Gold Miracle 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ellie Moore (IRE) 0.60 2.5 5-1
3 3 Slim Causeway 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Queen Berkeley 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Miss Emily 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Adayinspain 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Special Feature 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 East Shore 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Rosie 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Little Z 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Chattanooga Crew 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Kerrigan’s Touch 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mo Dixie Diva 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Rosy Edge 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lincoln Production 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 C F Jimmy Ray 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Dixie Strong 5.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Prince Perfecta 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 S D’s Takeover 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Analitico 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Big Roux 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Cut Day 1.80 6.7 13-1
10 10 Might Be Me 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Nelle Tue Mani 20.00 9.6 18-1
12 12 Easy Eddie A 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Toms Lucky Mo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Uncle Leon 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Polterer 10.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Baron of the Nile 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Incredible Shot 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Time to Party 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Absolute Chaos 2.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Mosquito Fleet 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Red Idol 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Final War 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cardinal Cushing 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Missing Brian 2.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Lee Street 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Reckless Love 6.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Sherkhan 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Falcon Cove 5.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Rockin’ James 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Bearister 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Czar’s Ballerina 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Target 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Lightening Mo 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Apriority Catch 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Cute Dinero Queen 3.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Girl Thirsty 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Beulah K 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Agami 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Holy Bayou 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Alterana 4.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Bind Faith 2.50 4 8-1
2 2 Truvy’s Bandit 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Forsaken 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Supreme Capo 10.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Guitar Doctor 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Suitable 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Tiz Marks Spirit 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Iron in the Fire 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Country Deals 20.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Cajun Ami 2.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 The Boss Soss 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Ranch Water 5.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Home Visit 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Tonteria 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Chad’s Flash 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 My Pal Sweet 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Daddy’s Gift 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Leisurely 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Majestic Palace 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Live Affair 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Valid Deelite 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Deal Em Justice 3.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Blondate 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 B D Primary Ours 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Zapaway 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 About the Business 6.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Lacey’s Kat 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Quik Punch 4.50 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.