Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 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 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Apollitcal Tequila 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wild Blood Fortunes 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jedi One 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Favorite Train 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Shes Hot Blooded 12.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Gold Heart Mafia 15.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Lollito 2.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Hf Mama Says 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mda Runaway Train 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Apollitical Fast 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jjj Sea Yacht J 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Kj Charming 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Dashing Robin 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Freight Up 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Lm Jess a Lady 6.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Chew Chew Train 4.50 6.8 13-1
5 5 Sheza Sneakin Bayou 3.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 San Lorenzo Stormy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Daddys Innocent 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Beautiful Heart 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Hold On Tight 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Ghost Train T 20.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Downtown Perry 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Comanche Spirit 5.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Eyejesleavinlouisana 6.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Gator Season 15.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Tg Apolitical Mama 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She B Zoomin 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Golden T 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Dlj Dashing Millie 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Bb Jess Classified 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Jrs Mucho Speed 2.50 7.4 14-1
2 2 Youthinkyourespecial 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Guidrysboodietrain 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Ivory Toasted 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Keep It Rogue 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Dlj Shes Ivory Girl 10.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Alekca Cj 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Whoozthatlady 8.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Kj Dashin Girl 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Jess Lika Train 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Mda Ivory Woman 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Country Roads 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Golden Jet Wings 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Listen to the Train 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Innocent Game 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Streakin Caroline 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Only Ruse 15.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Rf Rampaging Blood 2.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Fast Lil Rogue 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Railroad Jenny 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Driving to Da Finish 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Dahlonega Stone 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lovin My Wine 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rdd Reasons for B 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 La Chica Loca 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Coronagirllizzie 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 Illegal Lady 1.80 5.5 10-1
4 4 Ttt Streakin Ivana 5.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Ace Up My Sleeve 6.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Mp Giveahoot 3.50 6.6 12-1
7 7 Blue Heart Z 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kj Ferarri 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Locomotive Explosion 15.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Justleaveme 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 Special Ivory Kisses 4.00 3.4 7-1
9 9 Gem Dandee 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Tf Im Dashing 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Tf Five Bar Honey 5.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Gracefully Broken 4.50 8.3 16-1
1 1 Krs Dream 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jes Innocent 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Imperial Fire 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Kj Man Elealicious 12.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Goldaintyourcolour 1.80 2 4-1
7 7 Luziana Women 15.00 2 4-1
4 4 Haileys Hero 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Ivorys Secret Bb 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Streakin Gold Eagle 6.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Racy Tide 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mc Blue Cartel 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Apollitical Vodka 12.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Cherub Rock 4.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Along Came Mary 12.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Aye Witness 20.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Sl Seemezoom 15.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Mda Spicy Riptide 20.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Mucho Man Route 8.00 9 17-1
1 1 Caracara Dreamin 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Incredible 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rc Leaving Presence 4.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Ajs Touch of Gray 15.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Sixes Streakin Blood 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Rose Night 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Kj Sixty Silky 12.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Jrs Shes Macho 5.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Brown Recluse Tlc 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Two Times the Dash 2.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweetheart Eagle V 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shez Jess Innocent 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Vodka On the Fly 20.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Ivory Sweetheart 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Fully Loadedd 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Chex It Off 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Kj Corona Girl 5.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Jrs Cos I Shine 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 One Fast Kj 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jessa Train B 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fullmoonovrmanhattan 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Hollie Lou Ya 3.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 B One Wild Card 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Spunkie 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Mucho Man Shortstop 1.80 5.9 11-1
1 1 Dj Ghostrider 12.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Zoomin Legacy 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Dontfollowme 5.00 9 17-1

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.