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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
4 4 Sharpest Image 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mda Five Bar Rocket 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 High Endd 4.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Lazarus 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Love Me Some Rc 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Brigadiere 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Coronito 15.00 8 15-1
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
7 7 Awesome Eagle V 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Mda Sweet Bar Cartel 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Epyphany 4.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Another Wild Cartel 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Inspyrational 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Tren Politico 10.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Fabulous Fast Dash 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 El Impostor 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hey Hay What Ya Say 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jess a Native Rogue 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 San Lorenzo Cash 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Man for Cos 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Lil Ivory Legacy 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Apollitical Latino 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Is Leavin Hot 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Rc Too 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Blue Leaving You 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Purple N Gold Blood 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Skinny Boy Stone 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Da Big Red 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Bbs Fast Prize 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Magical Difference 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Om Cold Blood 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Justa Kool Cos 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Heza Rare Occasion 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Jess Gold Heart 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kj Meduzza 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 El Piloto Ps 3.50 2 4-1
8 8 Bigg Tymer Stone 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Cosimabadmammajamma 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Kash Is Zoomin 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Levon 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 The La Scorpion 12.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Hey Pal 15.00 9 17-1
6 6 Mansa Musaa 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Red Runnin Train 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Scoop 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 First Down Freight 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Hes Dashin Two 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Ivory Flash Stone 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mr Washington 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 That Fast Eagle 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Mda Swift Bar 15.00 6.7 13-1
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 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ajs Black Label Buzz 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Im It 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Southern With Style 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Hero Stone 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Gold Eye Eagle 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Mr Ja James 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Spicey Tide 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vigilanty 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Thunderrrstruck 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Krush 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Trains a Leavin 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Zactex Ivory 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Blues Leavingyou 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 The Jess Louisiana 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Drink Up Mister 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carters Day 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Boopaloo Cartel 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Trumpsmidniteexpress 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Jl See Ya Man 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Tippin My Ivory 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 One Fabulous Logan 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Apolitical Baby 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Portfolio 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tell Em Im Fabulous 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mda Cartel Patriot 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Never James 4.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Cajun Tide 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 One Royal Tarzan 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mucho Traffic 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mucho Fast 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Macho Man Stone 15.00 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
1 1 Mr La 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Different Cartel 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Wf Cashs Rex Rolling 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Heza Fast Tide 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Leaving a Note 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Inspyre Me Baby 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Roys Leaving You 20.00 9 17-1
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
5 5 Efforts Blood 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jess Louisiana Bee 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Tf Jes Dashin 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Open Me an Rc 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Fly Guito Fly 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Lm King Ivory 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Louisiana Relentless 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 San Lorenzo Game 15.00 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.

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