Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 18, 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
2 2 Jrs Innocent Baby 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ms Muching On 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Ms Intrigued 10.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 El Attitude 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Scooters Wild Ivory 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Mr Piloto Streakin 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Rh Peligro 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Hey T Boy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Run for the Prize 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bt Gameboy 15.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Jess Catch This 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Rip Roarin Hunter 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Blue Castle 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Sarahsfreighttrain 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Dead Winner 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Oh Cosino Fast 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 John Wayne Friday 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Six Streakin Blood 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Moe Carter 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Judys Money Train 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 She Aint Jivin 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Dash of Gold 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Coletrain 14 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Heza Fast Cartel 23 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sheaza Hero 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Bellas First Rogue 8.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Jess a Salty Girl 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Izitalexander 3.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Jrs Sheza Corona 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Jessaluckyone 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Tlc Best Prize 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Heza Hustler 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kas Hes Ec 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ebony James 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Fifty Three to 8 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Pinch Runner 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Angeles Estrellita 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Suttenprettyspecial 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Jill Can Fly 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Another Gold Heart 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mucho Man Train B 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tdz Thelouisianawave 20.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Ceds Fast One 20.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 San Lorenzo Chicken 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Mardi Gras Train 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Rogue Candy 12.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Stay in the Fastlane 6.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Zactex Blood 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Sl Watchme Zoom 8.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Jaccx Sizzle 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Trials) – Trials

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 San Lorenzo Bossman 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cm Dashing Cartel 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Valiant Heart Z 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Tomacc 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Tdz Expect the Blood 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Titos Kinda Night 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Juneteenth 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Mjs Heart 15.00 9.8 18-1
8 8 Jess Transcendent 10.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Nxs 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wire Me to Fly 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Majestic Flare 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Kit Cat Coronalene 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Sugar Plunk 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Royal Modelo 20.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Heard It From Brenda 6.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Sizzlin Fire 3.50 7.4 14-1
4 4 Honour Thru Diamond 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Power Dice 8.00 9 17-1

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.