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
4 4 Tg Amount Dasher 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heros Train 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Shez Flashy 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Rc Leaving You 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Maudest Rogue 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Esterday 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Aint the Favorite 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Georgias Gray Ghost 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Ohh Imperial 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Hez Toasted 20.00 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
1 1 Sweet Rosie James 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Wire Me to Fly 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 I C Visions 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Mr E Vision 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Some Royal Hindsight 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 Fly High Marshall 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rm Kathy Patriot 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tarzan Bquik 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 B Ruthless 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Heza Vicious Rogue 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 She Aint Jivin 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Yalls Eagle 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Sizzlin Fire 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Royal Modelo 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mj Winning Promise 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mda Ivory Pistol 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Special Rip Tide 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Twobit Sassy Firefly 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Shezafasfreighttrain 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 El Goliad 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Gambling Girl 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Iveseenwhatyoucando 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tf Itsy Bitsy Jess 4.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Rogues Fast Prize 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Bar the Saint 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Engine Victory 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Power by Black 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Get Her Done 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Ceds Fast One 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Sheza Fast Piloto 15.00 10 19-1
2 2 Gold Hearted Eagle 15.00 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
5 5 Mr Locomotive 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Unstoppable B 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Jrs Highest Majestic 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 El Patron Cl 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Diamond Bolt of Fire 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Mr Piloto Streakin 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Dark Asset 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Memphys Blu 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Leaving Me Memories 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lrh Henry T 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mp Sixy Silhoutte 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Marfalous 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Carters Showgirl 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 El Capi 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Spotofied 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Ttt La Kas 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 India de La Nieve 15.00 10 19-1
1 1 Ranch Watr 15.00 10 19-1
7 7 Eye Rockin Roll 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jj Jessa Dynasty 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rf Imperial Choice 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 San Lorenzo Luna 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Usxpress 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Jrs Jeeses Cartel 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Pyc Paint Your Guns 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Carters Showgirl 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Runnning With Faith 15.00 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
3 3 Early Bird Annie 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Shesainnocentpiloto 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Political Ivory 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Fabulous Amina Mb 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Mucho Man Eagle 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Five Bar Priss 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Party B 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Xdw Again 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Rh La Diva 20.00 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.