Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 9, 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
3 3 Aint the Favorite 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hez Toasted 20.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Shez Flashy 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Georgias Gray Ghost 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Rc Leaving You 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Ohh Imperial 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Esterday 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Tg Amount Dasher 3.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Heros Train 4.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Maudest Rogue 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Blues Little Loko 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Wire Me to Fly 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Some Royal Hindsight 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 I C Visions 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Fly High Marshall 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Mr E Vision 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Sweet Rosie James 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Heza Vicious Rogue 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Royal Modelo 15.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Tarzan Bquik 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 B Ruthless 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 She Aint Jivin 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sizzlin Fire 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Yalls Eagle 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Rm Kathy Patriot 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mda Ivory Pistol 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shezafasfreighttrain 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Gambling Girl 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Mj Winning Promise 2.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Special Rip Tide 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 El Goliad 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Twobit Sassy Firefly 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ceds Fast One 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bar the Saint 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Tf Itsy Bitsy Jess 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Gold Hearted Eagle 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Engine Victory 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Get Her Done 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Iveseenwhatyoucando 3.00 7 13-1
8 8 Power by Black 8.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Sheza Fast Piloto 15.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Rogues Fast Prize 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Life On the Train 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Diamond Bolt of Fire 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Mr Piloto Streakin 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Jrs Highest Majestic 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Dark Asset 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Mr Locomotive 3.50 4.2 8-1
9 9 El Patron Cl 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Unstoppable B 4.50 5.8 11-1
8 8 Memphys Blu 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Leaving Me Memories 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eye Rockin Roll 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Marfalous 5.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 India de La Nieve 15.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mp Sixy Silhoutte 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Ttt La Kas 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Ranch Watr 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 El Capi 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Carters Showgirl 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Lrh Henry T 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Spotofied 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Mother’s Day S.) – Mother’s Day S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Usxpress 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pyc Paint Your Guns 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 San Lorenzo Luna 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Runnning With Faith 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Jrs Jeeses Cartel 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Carters Showgirl 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Jj Jessa Dynasty 2.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Rf Imperial Choice 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tha Empress 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Political Ivory 6.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Fabulous Amina Mb 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Rh La Diva 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Shesainnocentpiloto 5.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Party B 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Five Bar Priss 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Mucho Man Eagle 10.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Early Bird Annie 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Xdw Again 20.00 SCRATCH

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.