Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 30, 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
6 6 Imperial Bandit 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Man of the Hill 12.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Maggies Mission 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Catalina Gold 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Too Many Titos 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Stormy Time 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Peak Priority 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Zong’s Creed 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Cozzino 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 High Prince 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scallywag 3.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Karaoke 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Insignis 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Throwin’ Shade 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Kingscote 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Special Stormy 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Double Salty 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ninth Ward Bobby O 3.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Mingling Mo 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Engageinthecandy 12.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Slowdownanmoveover 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 Guitar Guy 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Crimson Red Road 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Priscilla Rose 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Dr. Dean 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Borongan 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kindling Embers 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Incognito Burrito 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Brunch Punch 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Pondicherry 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 You Have No Idea 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Campout 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tiwanaku 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Emerald Express 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Castille 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Stans Home Run 4.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 Knicks Story 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Sparra 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Sam’s Promise 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Heartthrob Halo 20.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Life Is a Banquet 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Julia’s Warrior 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Destiny’s Grace 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Anajuliaforever 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wings of a Sparrow 5.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sister Ella 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Good N Sassy 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Custom Candy 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Craftroom 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Funtimegirl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cunimbus 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Inchhighatahundred 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Poppa Magic 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Beach Blanket 1.80 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sarah’s Runner 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Heavenly Deal 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Seven Digits 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 La Nina Dorada 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Our Keepsake 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 First Love 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Show Me the Candy 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Gottotry Mischief 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Forgotten Fortune 8.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Island Gold 4.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Max’s Redemption 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Best Performer 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 He’s Ready to Win 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Pakula 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Senor Smoke 2.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Mr. Brad’s Cowboy 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Wildcats’s Meow 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Luke’s Hippie 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Redrebelproduction 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Chivato 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Lee’s Wicked One 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Not Free 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.