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
4 4 Big Money Gee 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gia I Hear a Corona 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fast Feet Fleet 5.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Ttt Mr James 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 James Moon 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Heard It From Brenda 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Imperial Wagon Train 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Seperate Parish 8.00 4 7-1
7 7 La Pantera Jp 12.00 9 17-1
5 5 Senor Sonador 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr Secret Lee 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Deep Diamond Tm 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Ms Deluxe 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Blues Pride 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Bt Gameboy 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bcl One Fast Jess 2.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Corona Checks Blue 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Pythagoras 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jess a Sunny Piloto 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fire McQueen 4.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Smokeshow V 1.80 1.9 4-1
8 8 Fly My Freight 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Noon Train 8.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Witchs Curl 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Beyondsgamepilot 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Virginias Fast Dash 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hot Cajun Love 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 John Wayne Friday 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Rose Hustle 6.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Rlr Jess Mischief 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Billies Runnin Gold 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Marvelous Rogue 2.50 5.6 11-1
6 6 One Sweet Tap 12.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Mc Shake 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Not So Sweet 20.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Rh El Chino 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Give Them No Choice 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sheza Innocent Girl 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Lethal Revenge 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Shes a Grand Legend 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Justleaveme 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Dk Marney 123 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Aj Sign of Beauty 5.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Leesa Gone Rogue 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Ms Intrigued 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Ghost Train T 2.50 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Shez About Her Candy 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Rational Tlc 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 First Class Piloto 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sl Something 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Jesst Black Ivory 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Fur Elise Tlc 15.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 San Lorenzo Bosslady 4.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Jill Can Fly 10.00 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
5 5 Mardi Gras Train 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 True Airspeed 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Jrs Majestic Outlook 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Blood and Class 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sightseeing Beauty 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jrs Innocent Girl 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Country Roads 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Love That Ash 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Mucho Man Route 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Kj Man Or Rain 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Nolas Rose 10.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Special Ivory Kisses 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Baylors Fast Prize 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Teller Ima Hero 15.00 9 17-1
4 4 Aubrey Blues Rogue 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.