Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 15, 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
5 5 Jodys Kool Secret 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tf Majestic Eyes 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Pk Silver Streak 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Blazin Hot Perry 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Perrys Conn 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Tk Eyema Dashing 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Haydens Sonic Cartel 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Mda Spicy Riptide 15.00 10 19-1
6 6 Mkr Dark Star 15.00 10 19-1
7 7 Ancient Bolt of Fire 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Too Many Dreams 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vf Up the Money 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Gray Jam 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Corona Leaving Hail 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Bbimthatgirl 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Mixed Blood 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Rl Kanguro 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Butter Blood 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 San Lorenzo Roses 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Valentina Niebes 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 One Dashing Bug 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Jjj Sea Yacht B 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Black Magic Inc 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bt Icastilmakecheyne 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 High Flying Jedi 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lydias Going Grand 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jrs Special Majestic 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Jrs Hiclass Cartel 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Jrs Majestic Brees 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Fast Dashin Spitfire 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Sonjas Stellar Luna 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Rh Marie Flash 10.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Shez Phat 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eagle Star 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shakira Train B 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Lynns Sweet Angel 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Harvest Gold 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mda Ivory Woman 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Tf Painted Eagle 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Epiphone 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Shesa Dynasty Cartel 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shiny Cowgirl 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dress Me in Blue 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Tjs Dynasty 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Spotofied 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Pr Apollitical Dash 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Its a Kvn Corona 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Cm Heart of an Eagle 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Cindys Carter Miss 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Fdd Pilot 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One Dashing Dove 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Fiscal Corona 4.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Oak Hill Dasher 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Tm Back to Perry 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Jrs Sheza Corona 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Payasito Dream 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Yoda 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 San Lorenzo Patrona 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Ms Apolitical Ivory 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Gigi de Carmen 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Derby) – Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hi Octane 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Aj Big Cash 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Jess Telling Beau 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Chilley 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Ivorys Cartel 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Prey N Corona 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Syms Sin Tacha 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sheza a Whirlawaytoo 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Cm Dashing Cartel 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Eyes So Gray 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Boopaloo Cartel 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Trains a Leavin 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Hes Dashin Two 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Mangani 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Rc Too 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Jess a Native Rogue 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Apolitical Baby 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Mr Washington 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Mda Swift Bar 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Tippin My Ivory 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.