Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 8, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Choose Happy 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dashin Bye Cartel 3.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Djays Corona 8.00 5 10-1
8 8 Fiscal Warning 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Tm Shezallivory 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Missed Call 20.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Night Chic 10.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Perrys Attraction 15.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Valentine Amora 20.00 9.3 17-1
9 9 Wild Graces 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Explosive Legend 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 One Fast Cajun 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Run for the Prize 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Jess Cheer for Me 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Louie B Quick 12.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Jess Check Moonin 6.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Easy Jumpn Jet 8.00 8 15-1
7 7 Power of the Smile 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Our Runaway Train 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Corona Battle 12.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Losalamitoslouisiana 4.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 B Calls Dibs 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Rp Eagle Kisses 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 San Lorenzo Pearl 8.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Fly Sweets 2.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Different Corona 3.50 6.8 13-1
5 5 Train Is Zoomin 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 I Am Jettin Away 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 San Lorenzo N Black 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bp Que 15.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Diamond in the Ruff 2.00 4 8-1
3 3 Lady Gart 8.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Mp Latoscana 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 T Flying Whicha 4.50 7.6 14-1
5 5 Cool Black 3.50 7.8 15-1
8 8 Tates Tee Cos 10.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Marygold Cartel 20.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Daddys First 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jrs Sha Boo Cartel 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mda Eyes of Carter 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Jess Herein 6.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Dix Zee Rogue 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Amtrack 4.50 8.2 16-1
7 7 Jm Maria Marie 5.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Maria Isabella 12.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Lm Heza Piloto 12.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Cardio 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Jp La Belica 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Leaving At Noon 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ttt Run James Run 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Moe Carter 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glimpse of Piloto 15.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lm Mr Scarface 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Six Streakin Blood 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Raiseyourglasshigher 5.00 6 11-1
5 5 Mr Blues Jammin 3.50 7.2 14-1
8 8 Eagle Her 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Famousliltres Socks 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Momma Says Imspecial 10.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Tdz Royal Eagle 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Xdw Sheeza Lorenzo 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Reina Mariela 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 A Party to Remember 3.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Tf Cartel Corona 6.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Kreaux On Ice 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Ckc Bottomsuplucille 20.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Carteron the Fly 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Geaux Aspen Rose 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tf Reckless Tide 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Commandeer 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Geaux Party Geaux 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Bye Bye Baby Forever 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 My Lil Blue Beauty 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Jess Divi the Cash 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Mda Demand by Tlc 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Cinco La Nina 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 G Amtrak B 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kings Candytrain1218 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lack of Chill 12.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Kb Fabulous Eagle 1.80 2.9 6-1
1 1 Special Macho Man 4.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 One Famous Dlt 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Jj Dashing Forever 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Dancing Wild Train 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Hesa John 316 6.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Xtasy 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Jess Salty Crystal 8.00 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.