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Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, February 18, 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
7 7 Shamay 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ocean Jet 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Princess Is Olivia 1.80 2.9 5-1
4 4 Baby Kristen 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Jilly’s West 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cajun Catalina 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Tensas Lu Lu 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Takeittothehouse 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Won Bright Light 10.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 D’busker 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Baby Jane 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Lulu’s Magic 4.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Quite the Catch 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Well Accustomed 3.50 6.6 13-1
8 8 Long Shot Louise 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Nownowdancer 20.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 This Gray Mischiev 15.00 9.8 18-1
10 10 Tarkington Girl 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Simply Grace 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Prytania 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Mo Pumpkin 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Married for Money 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Proton Kitty 3.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Millie’s Deal 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chief Brady 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Butler Cabin 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 The Thunderer 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Marks Promise 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 McLaren Vale 2.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Life Is a Banquet 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Classic Rick 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Grazen Boy 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hurricane Kate 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Metoyer 1.80 2 4-1
2 2 Spun Silk 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Shesabeast 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Parkin Lot Party 12.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 St. Tammany 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 V Cut 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Hwy Twenty Ride 8.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Deftly Done 4.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Mo Sopo 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Midnight Streak 6.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Pyromania 3.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Misterholyroller 20.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Kee Jee 5.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Silver Screen 4.50 8.2 15-1
2 2 Dee’s Legs 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Chahta Citizen 10.00 10.3 19-1
9 9 Easy Eddie A 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Brian’s Iron Mike 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Up N Gone 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Tdzshininluckystar 1.60 3.5 7-1
5 5 Tripple D Ruller 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Doctored Deal 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Sweet Talkin Slick 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Birdie Call 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Front and Silver 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Wicklow Gal 2.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sara’s Sapphire 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Gap Daddy 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Mila’s Kat 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Beautiful Janet 5.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Cousin Vickie 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Hey Madalyn Claire 4.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Bikini Bottom 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Your Ladyship 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Well Received 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Shining Away 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Seraphina Sea 8.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Bombproof 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Shake of the Reins 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Gotta Scoot 15.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Gab 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Woodall Pass 3.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Ry Ry 3.50 7.8 15-1
2 2 Tapper 8.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Ayden Sunshine 12.00 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.

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