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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
3 3 Hopeshecanrun 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Pip Squeek 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Two Jet 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Deal With It 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Wings of a Sparrow 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Tiffany’s Ferrari 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Dad’s Guitar 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Zippy Toga 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Little Warrior 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Iron Moon 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Chief Kimosabi 4.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Hard Kings 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Stone Alliance 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Kah Nigh 6.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Hawaiian Argument 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 I Don’t Venmo 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ranch Water 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Play Mo 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Saint Peter’s Bay 15.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Grazen Boy 15.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 You’re On Mute 5.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 French Composer 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 All Together 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Get Them Justin 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Leblon 10.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Palace Kitten 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 The Thunderer 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Come On Mulitch 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Guns 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Silver Screen 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 North of Bali 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Primo Canary 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Gold Thief 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Pyromania 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Party At Jays 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Misterholyroller 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Misty Mood 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sweet Note 1.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Magic Glass 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Nomoretanlines 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 No Map Needed 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Rosie’s Angus 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 He’s Late Again 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Take Charge J J 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Cajun Mitole 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 A Million Moons 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Nopenottonight 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Tdzshininluckystar 6.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Jeffrow 4.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Fiesty Fist 15.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Up N Gone 15.00 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
7 7 Show Me the Candy 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Gottotry Mischief 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 My Friend Amy 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Honor Cat 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Tryinmyheartout 3.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Grace the Kingdom 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Delphine 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mutually Exclusive 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Magical Deal 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Cincy’s Player 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Taylors Enticed 15.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Tiz a Breakup 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Lady Santa Maria 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Lincoln’s Target 6.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Shezhell On Wheels 15.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Cat Ate the Canary 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Thats Unbelievable 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ancho 15.00 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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