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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 23, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Our Bodie 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 About the Business 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Dixie’s Astro 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Zestiny 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Big Duck 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Blondate 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Zapaway 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Native Requite 12.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Mo Sopo 10.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Dee’s Legs 15.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 M L Brody’s Gem 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Miss Rosie 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Majestic Rags 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Beulah K 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Runtolive 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Crawfish Burl 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Basile 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Radiant Rebel 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 F J’s Chaos 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Welcometomyholiday 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thats Unbelievable 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Storm Surge 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Style Maker 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Cupie Cutie 4.50 4.3 8-1
10 10 Mopac Traffic 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Call Me Dolly 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Frisee 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Alessande 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Twopepperedpennies 8.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 The Lady Bulls Eye 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Donegal Freedom 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wedding Gift 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 U Rascal U 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 It’s a Secret 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Jr’s Gift 2.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Charbon 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Grey Shadow 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Indy Charge 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Willingness 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Perceptive 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Blaze On 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Rock Star Doctor 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Miz Jameson 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Hard Spirits 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Be a Bandit 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Hey Madalyn Claire 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Czar’s Ballerina 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Warrior’s Law 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 What a Hangover 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Wickey Bibby 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Appeal 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Spun Silk 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Great Fortune 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Miamante 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 East Shore 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Target 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Chrome Racer 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Lightening Mo 10.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Birdie Call 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Hardly Mischievous 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Lacis Jewel 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Eli’s Girl 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Heavenly Dream 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Sassi Idol 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Fiji’s Deal 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Miss Leona 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Cayman Hot 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Miss Makeithappen 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Majestic Palace 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Gypsy Squall 4.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 V Cut 4.50 1.3 3-1
9 9 Louisiana Luca 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Awesome William 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Quikonthetrigger 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Puppeteer 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Yakety Yak 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Midnight Streak 10.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Catchin Drama 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Zoey’s Hippie 20.00 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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