Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 1, 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
2 2 Coronito 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brigadiere 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Mda Five Bar Rocket 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 High Endd 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lazarus 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Love Me Some Rc 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Sharpest Image 2.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Give Me a Wild Card 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fabulous Fast Dash 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Eagle V 1.80 3.3 6-1
8 8 Inspyrational 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Mda Sweet Bar Cartel 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Tren Politico 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Another Wild Cartel 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 El Impostor 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Epyphany 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 San Lorenzo Cash 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Hey Hay What Ya Say 3.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Jess a Native Rogue 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Rc Too 20.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Man for Cos 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Apollitical Latino 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Is Leavin Hot 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Blue Leaving You 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Lil Ivory Legacy 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bbs Fast Prize 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heza Rare Occasion 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Purple N Gold Blood 2.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Magical Difference 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Da Big Red 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Om Cold Blood 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Justa Kool Cos 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Jess Gold Heart 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Skinny Boy Stone 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kash Is Zoomin 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mansa Musaa 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 The La Scorpion 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Cosimabadmammajamma 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Kj Meduzza 1.80 3.8 7-1
1 1 Hey Pal 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Bigg Tymer Stone 4.50 5.7 11-1
4 4 El Piloto Ps 3.50 7.5 14-1
9 9 Levon 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Golden Scoop 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Red Runnin Train 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Hes Dashin Two 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Mr Washington 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 First Down Freight 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Mda Swift Bar 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Ivory Flash Stone 6.00 5 10-1
8 8 That Fast Eagle 15.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Pk Silver Streak 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Conair Cartel 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Unbullevabull Train 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Im It 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Mr Ja James 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ajs Black Label Buzz 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Southern With Style 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Hero Stone 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Gold Eye Eagle 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Spicey Tide 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 The Jess Louisiana 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Drink Up Mister 15.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Krush 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Thunderrrstruck 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Zactex Ivory 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Blues Leavingyou 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Vigilanty 2.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Trains a Leavin 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Trumpsmidniteexpress 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Portfolio 15.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 One Fabulous Logan 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Jl See Ya Man 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Tippin My Ivory 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Carters Day 3.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 The Boopaloo Cartel 3.50 8 15-1
6 6 Apolitical Baby 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Macho Man Stone 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tell Em Im Fabulous 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Mda Cartel Patriot 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Never James 4.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Mucho Fast 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 One Royal Tarzan 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Cajun Tide 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Mucho Traffic 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mp Coco Pilot 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wf Cashs Rex Rolling 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Different Cartel 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Heza Fast Tide 10.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Mr La 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Roys Leaving You 20.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Inspyre Me Baby 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Leaving a Note 10.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Hey T Boy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Louisiana Relentless 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tf Jes Dashin 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Lm King Ivory 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Open Me an Rc 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 San Lorenzo Game 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Fly Guito Fly 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Efforts Blood 2.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Jess Louisiana Bee 3.00 8 15-1

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.