Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 21, 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
6 6 Run Reckless Run 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Call Sadie 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Thats Unbelievable 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Mor Mor Music 20.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Girl From de Bayou 2.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Gigi’s Luv 5.00 6 11-1
12 12 A Wicked Number 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Love in the Dark 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Shesasmalltowngirl 20.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Acadiana 20.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Littlebitofaqueen 8.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Missneversatisfied 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Brisa Veloz 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Armaleese 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Gab’s Humor 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Tiz a Hero 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Sayyoulovemebaby 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Opaque 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Dreamrosa 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Flatter Me Avery 5.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 She’s Wild Again 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dos Amigos 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sainted 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Parole Drama 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Jackson’s Speaker 8.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Bellastone Country 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Auston Got Even 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Caribbean Son 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Mercedes Morning 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Everlovingmo 4.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 He’s Therealdeal 20.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Closing With Honor 4.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 High Class Trip 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Philly Kan 20.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 K G’s Magic 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Be Back Again 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 My Pal Magic 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Hint Hint 3.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Michelle’s Prayer 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 One Sweet Deal 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Kara Flash 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Charge the Deal 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Regal Time 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Perfect Tempo 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Jawdropper 10.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Authentic Queen 3.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Golden Keen 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Jalapena Lena 2.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Run Norma Run 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Prone to Greatness 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Fairly Judged 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Madame Markievicz 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 She’s a Bandit 12.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Hard Spirits 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Arinniti (FR) 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Queen Berkeley 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Chief Express 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Plum Wine 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Papiringa 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Good Bright Flames 15.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Utsira 2.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Vulcan S.) – Vulcan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Unaffiliated 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Moor to Conquer 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Mr Rager 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Wendy’s Ghost 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Can See Da Feet 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Wendy’s Myla 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 The Monopoly Man 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Nobel Gary 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lick Skillet 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Charles Bodie 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Wolf Man Jack 8.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Unbridled’s Heir 8.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Slim Causeway 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 God Given 10.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Weekendsandwhiskey 5.00 9 17-1
9 9 Deacon Jones 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Awesome Hawaiian 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Imperial Cruiser 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Imma Deal 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Mo Whiskey 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Double Salty 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 All Lake 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Double Deals 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Picasso Baby 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Call My Banker 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 The Boss Soss 8.00 2 4-1
9 9 El Perfecto 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Mr. Faversham 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Polterer 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Gucci Boy 5.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Silver Redesdale 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Freddie by a Nose 20.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Sam’s Promise 20.00 10 19-1

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.