Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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
1 1 Special Innocence 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 D Oh G 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Jrs Jess a Jewel 20.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Sheza Jumper 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Rh La Diva 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Btn Big Rippin 5.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Perrys Attraction 20.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Wild About Ivoryz 12.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Its a Fabulous Game 6.00 9 17-1
8 8 Br Famous Jet 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Atta Boy Slim 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lrh Henry T 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Valiant Heart Z 1.80 2.6 5-1
4 4 Jrs Jeeses Cartel 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 San Lorenzo Cocoy 3.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Life Lessons 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Ceds Fast One 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tk Me Leaving Dutch 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Eagle Goinbye 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Pequena Yaya 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Jc Milagro 2.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Ella de Cos 8.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Vodka On the Fly 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Hez Toasted 5.00 7 13-1
8 8 Jlc Rags to Riches 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cool Black 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Julies Lil Rogue 4.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Paint the Tank 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Jess Tempting Reb 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Lil Heza Blue 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Jtc Switching Leads 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Jp El Huerfanito 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Dashing All In 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Da Man N Da Moon 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rc Leaving Presence 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lm Jess a Lady 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Favorite Train 5.00 4 7-1
3 3 Apollitical Vodka 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Locomotive Explosion 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Streakin Caroline 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Kj Charming 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Chew Chew Train 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Listen to the Train 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Freight Up 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Locomotive 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bp Que 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Bugs Gone Rogue 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Oh My Fortunes 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Tdz Kings Ransom 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Im the Capo 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Rio Rojo Ranchero 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Rogues Hero 20.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Mda Imperial Runaway 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Jb Sizzlin Scorpion 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Lassie S.) – Lassie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jedi One 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sheza Sneakin Bayou 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Kj Dashin Girl 2.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Fully Loadedd 3.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Fullmoonovrmanhattan 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Jes Innocent 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 Keep It Rogue 5.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Krs Dream 15.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 La Chica Loca 15.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Blue Heart Z 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wild Tres of James 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 San Lorenzo Magic 20.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Rose Night 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Trumpsmidniteexpress 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Kj Man Elealicious 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Imrunningaway 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Imperial Fire 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Blues Leavingyou 2.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Princester 4.50 6.7 13-1
9 9 Hero Stone 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mc Blue Cartel 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Rdd Reasons for B 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Goldaintyourcolour 8.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Ivory Toasted 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Guidrysboodietrain 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Jrs Cos I Shine 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Mucho Man Shortstop 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Whoozthatlady 15.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Caracara Dreamin 20.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Luziana Women 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.