Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grand Crusader 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Political Hero 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Love Me Some Rc 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Empressum Twopoint 0 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Cowboy Miracles 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 X Ecutive Action 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Rvs Royal Eagle 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Classy Eagle 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 One Fabulous Logan 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Reids Flying Bayou 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Poppin Off 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Carteron the Fly 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Be Bayou 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Famousliltres Socks 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Ccr High Altitude 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sugar Momma Cartel 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Jtf San Corona 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cosimabadmammajamma 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mucho Traffic 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Zactex Ivory 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Jessa Train B 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 First Down Freight 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Open Me an Rc 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Fabulous Fast Dash 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Portfolio 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Brigadiere 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Ss Apollo Road 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jrs Shiney Cartel 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 T Flying Whicha 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Jess Tie Your Shoos 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Diamond in the Ruff 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Rainy Cartel 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Sizzlincartelajolla 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tdz First Prize Dash 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Jrs Martini Tee 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Joncades Fly By 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tdz Royal Eagle 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Ebony James 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Rockhard Ten 5.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Heza Fast Cartel 23 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Distinctive One 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Coletrain 14 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dynasty Blood 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 First Cash Ha Chi 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Tf Jess Doing Curls 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Tk B Zoomin 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Blood Kiss 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Engine Victory 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Tf Seperate Cartel 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Laddie S.) – Laddie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Conair Cartel 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kj Meduzza 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Purple N Gold Blood 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Hey Hay What Ya Say 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Bbs Fast Prize 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mda Cartel Patriot 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Inspyrational 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Mda Five Bar Rocket 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Never James 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Gold Eye Eagle 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Grand D 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cowboy Reason Mv 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Coronados Imagine 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Jaccx Sizzle 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Constelation 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Shezadashincartel 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Jw First Contendere 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Jb Ms Jesslittlestar 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Chill Chill 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 Jj Jewelz 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Futurity) – Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Man for Cos 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Eagle V 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Sharpest Image 4.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Apollitical Latino 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Vigilanty 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Tren Politico 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Mda Sweet Bar Cartel 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Thunderrrstruck 12.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 One Royal Tarzan 15.00 10 19-1
2 2 Da Big Red 15.00 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.