Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 13, 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
2 2 Weitzman 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Captain Blood 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Catalina Gold 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Minimus Maximus 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 All Honors 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 La Motta Avenue 3.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Spunoutofmymind 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 El Gansito 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Shahenshah 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Deal With It Daddy 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fiesty Fist 10.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Toni’s Inferno 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Native Red 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Ice’m Up Boys 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Get Them Justin 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 My Pal Sweet 3.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 My Other Half 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Count Chica 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Ex Gonna 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Miss Amber Q 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Miss Landlock 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Voodoo Lady 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Marlin Darlin 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Day Storm 5.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Mi Ardilla 15.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Charlie Brahms 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Native Star 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Emerald Express 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mobster Gun 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Bayou Jam 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Insignis 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Secular Stagnation 20.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Ells 5.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Fort Bonz 10.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Smoothdini 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shinovar 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tortuga Coast 4.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Leslie’s Mojeaux 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Classical Echo 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Jetties 3.50 5.3 10-1
9 9 Last Pick 8.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Loquacious Louan 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 When I Saw You 15.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Above the World 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 American Guy 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Quinnsaltyofficer 2.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Son Carlos 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Alines Valentine 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Deal Em Justice 3.00 4 7-1
4 4 Serrano’s Warrior 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Gatsby’s Fortune 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Joseph H 5.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Peanut N Ike 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 McZ 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Consecrated 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Guns 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Jamesy’s Empire 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Asaasy 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 My Special Star 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Come On Mulitch 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 American Vision 15.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Friendly Hint 8.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Angelic Knight 10.00 10 19-1
9 9 Zestiny 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Rosie 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Apriority Catch 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Radiant Rebel 5.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Rusty’s Sunrise 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Megans Millions 8.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Broadway Pearl 15.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Czar’s Ballerina 12.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Agami 15.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Little Z 15.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Be a Bandit 20.00 10.7 20-1
9 9 Lightening Mo 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Texas Town 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Halmstad 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Ocean Jackpot 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Our Favorite Son 3.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Lauri’s Wish 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Brahms Boy 5.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Perfect Edge 3.50 7.8 15-1
5 5 Sweet La Crema 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Flashy Lover 20.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Stayed in for Half 5.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Hi Yah 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zoom There It Is 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dixie Strong 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 El Lagarto 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Lincoln Production 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Fosforito 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 Onemotime 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Heart Prints 3.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Hard Cry 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Hay Lover Boy 20.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Stanley Little Boy 12.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Zavioro 20.00 11 21-1
12 12 Straight Dropbilly 8.00 12 23-1

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.