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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 2, 2026

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
2 2 He’s Ready to Win 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Valhalla Viking 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Penei 2.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Toms Lucky Mo 5.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Not Free 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 El Lagarto 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Beach Trippin 8.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Straight Dropbilly 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Silver Redesdale 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 After the Game 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Last Second Louie 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Drobny 4.00 4 7-1
2 2 Pure Malice 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Hard Kings 6.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Chief Kimosabi 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Blackberry Crown 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Big Woods 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Jackson’s Speaker 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Ninth Ward Bobby O 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Mingling Mo 3.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Drewrelius 2.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Imperial Bandit 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 F J’s Mayhem 4.50 6.4 12-1
5 5 Moondoggie 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Ole Mister 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Exploding Circle 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Star of Astrology 8.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Lassie Bee 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Molli Way 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Imperial Assault 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Graceful Star 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Jazzy Gal 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Puckster 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bradford 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Big Duck 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Heart Prints 3.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Notime Formischief 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Iron Fortune 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Super Taco 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Littlebitofajimmy 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gucci Boy 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Solidify 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Celtic Pride 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Surprise Road Trip 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Timehascome 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Track Ranger 2.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Smoothdini 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Numero Siete 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Fantasy 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Our Favorite Son 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Mo Moves 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 El Rojo Vivo 15.00 5 10-1
8 8 Max Is G Money 5.00 6 11-1
6 6 Grazen Boy 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Flashy Lover 20.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Two Dollars 12.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Wolf Man Jack 10.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Golden Quality 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Play the Trumpet 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cali Dreamin 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hes the Bomb Too 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Quikonthetrigger 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Gabbys Bling 3.50 4 7-1
2 2 Dixie’s Astro 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Mo Sopo 8.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 I’m a Night Train 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Stray Cat Strut 10.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Dee’s Legs 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Native Requite 20.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Lacey’s Kat 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Awesome William 4.00 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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