Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 22, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chasing Glory 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Brisa Veloz 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sayyoulovemebaby 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Armaleese 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Marlin Darlin 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Opaque 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Gab’s Humor 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Re Re’s Rocket 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Hipster 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 New Destiny 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Dinahs Girl 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Crusin Like a Cat 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Miss Darlene 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Layla’s Song 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 My Golden Bling 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Sis Boom Bob 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Simply Grace 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jet Ruckus 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Prytania 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Mo Pumpkin 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Shadow Dancer 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Mi Ardilla 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Artic Sailor 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Bayou’s Barbie 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miss Emily 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Papiringa 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Double Cute 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Take Her Away 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Acadiana 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Love in the Dark 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Slim Causeway 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Special Feature 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Running Bayou 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boy Charlie 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Jamesy’s Empire 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Longneck 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Metallic Mischief 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Cut Day 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Eligio 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Unbridled’s Heir 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 American Vision 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Dubaian Money 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Charge the Deal 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 La Jefacita 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Shake of the Reins 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Shining Away 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ayden Sunshine 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 E K G’s Union 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 When I Saw You 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Shouldabeenacowboy 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vodka Martini 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Forsaken 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Leaving Shadows 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Begforforgiveness 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Mud On My Boots 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 One Last Thing 8.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Half Full 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Sunset War 15.00 9 17-1
6 6 Honor That Dude 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Inawinner 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Stormy Lou 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Goodmorning Gracie 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Married for Money 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Oh Baby 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Boujie Bear 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Louisiana Woman 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Coach’s Memory 15.00 9 17-1
7 7 Call Fern 15.00 9 17-1

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.