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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 15, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dolly’s Guitar 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dr Stricklands Ace 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Pip Squeek 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Hopeshecanrun 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Two Jet 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Deal With It 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Tiffany’s Ferrari 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Wings of a Sparrow 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zippy Toga 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chief Kimosabi 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Hard Kings 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 My Dad’s Guitar 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Kah Nigh 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Iron Moon 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 I Don’t Venmo 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Stone Alliance 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Hawaiian Argument 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Little Warrior 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Play Mo 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ranch Water 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 The Thunderer 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 You’re On Mute 5.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 French Composer 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Palace Kitten 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Leblon 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Get Them Justin 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Saint Peter’s Bay 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Grazen Boy 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 All Together 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 North of Bali 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Primo Canary 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Guns 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Party At Jays 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Silver Screen 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Come On Mulitch 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Gold Thief 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Pyromania 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Misterholyroller 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweet Note 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rosie’s Angus 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Nomoretanlines 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Misty Mood 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 No Map Needed 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Magic Glass 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cajun Mitole 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 He’s Late Again 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Jeffrow 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Take Charge J J 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Tdzshininluckystar 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Nopenottonight 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fiesty Fist 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Up N Gone 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 A Million Moons 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Floating Beauty 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Tryinmyheartout 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Honor Cat 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Show Me the Candy 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 My Friend Amy 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Gottotry Mischief 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Grace the Kingdom 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mutually Exclusive 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thats Unbelievable 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Cincy’s Player 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Magical Deal 6.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Lincoln’s Target 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Cat Ate the Canary 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Delphine 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Shezhell On Wheels 15.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Taylors Enticed 15.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Ancho 15.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Tiz a Breakup 20.00 12 23-1
2 2 Lady Santa Maria 20.00 12 23-1

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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