Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 21, 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 Gia I Hear a Corona 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Money Gee 4.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Fast Feet Fleet 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Imperial Wagon Train 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Seperate Parish 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Heard It From Brenda 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 James Moon 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 La Pantera Jp 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Senor Sonador 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Ttt Mr James 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bcl One Fast Jess 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bt Gameboy 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Deep Diamond Tm 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Ms Deluxe 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Pythagoras 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Blues Pride 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Mr Secret Lee 12.00 8 15-1
4 4 Corona Checks Blue 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Smokeshow V 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Jess a Sunny Piloto 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Fire McQueen 4.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Fly My Freight 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Noon Train 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Virginias Fast Dash 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Witchs Curl 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Beyondsgamepilot 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Marvelous Rogue 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hot Cajun Love 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 John Wayne Friday 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Rose Hustle 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Rlr Jess Mischief 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Billies Runnin Gold 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 One Sweet Tap 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Rh El Chino 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Not So Sweet 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Mc Shake 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ghost Train T 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Shes a Grand Legend 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Aj Sign of Beauty 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Sheza Innocent Girl 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Lethal Revenge 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dk Marney 123 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Justleaveme 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Give Them No Choice 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Leesa Gone Rogue 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Ms Intrigued 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brown Eyez Baby 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rational Tlc 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 San Lorenzo Bosslady 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Shez About Her Candy 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Jesst Black Ivory 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Jill Can Fly 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Sl Something 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 First Class Piloto 15.00 9 17-1
6 6 Fur Elise Tlc 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jess Another Mornin 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 True Airspeed 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Sightseeing Beauty 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Mardi Gras Train 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Jrs Majestic Outlook 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Blood and Class 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Love That Ash 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mucho Man Route 3.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Jrs Innocent Girl 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Country Roads 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Kj Man Or Rain 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Nolas Rose 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Baylors Fast Prize 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Teller Ima Hero 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Special Ivory Kisses 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 Aubrey Blues Rogue 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.