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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 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
3 3 India Ink 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wild Bert 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Warp Ride 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Jerry’s Eighty 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Lovely Sassicaia 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Father Goose 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Play Rule 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Guitar Doctor 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bello Creedo 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Vodka Martini 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Captivating Boy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Knocked Out 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Crystal d’Oro 4.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Kerrigan’s Touch 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Congrats Cadet 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Beautiful Janet 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Little Z 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Fitts N Starts 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Q Bond 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hint Hint 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Regal Time 2.50 4.2 8-1
9 9 Cava de Oro 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Proton Kitty 6.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Dat Hint 5.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Miss Amber Q 15.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Mo Simple 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Alizae 12.00 9 17-1
2 2 Laura’s Custom 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Megans Millions 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Dealority 1.60 1.1 2-1
4 4 Rusty’s Sunrise 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Blue Ridge Queen 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Raise the Alarm 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Girl Thirsty 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Seraphina Sea 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shezadevil 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Smoochie Boo 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Security Queen 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Gatsby’sgreenlight 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Momma Mia 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Foggy Morning 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Mi Ardilla 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Give Me a Try 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Game Port 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 My Dad’s Guitar 3.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Hes the Bomb Too 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 My Chulupa 4.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Crigler 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Stone Alliance 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Run On Aces 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sarah’s Vision 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Native Star 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Business Model 3.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Moro Mafia 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Johnnysjourney 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Palace Kitten 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Leblon 6.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Wood River 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 American Know How 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Donegal Clan 3.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Nasty Habit 8.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Island Cruiser 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Mr McGregor 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Perry County 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Grand Academic 12.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Doctored Deal 15.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Highland Creek 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bourbon Heist 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lambo 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tdzshininluckystar 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Selectively Sweet 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Anslie’s Gumdrop 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Won Bright Light 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Brewster County 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Roberts Revenge 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Chief Express 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Papiringa 3.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Tiff With Jimmy 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Nownowdancer 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Time to Close 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Madame Markievicz 8.00 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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