Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 13, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cm Heart of an Eagle 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Ah Mr Majesstic 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Cherry Cola Bling 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Jl Blue Is Flashing 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fast Feet Fleet 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 Da Man N Da Moon 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 In High Cotton 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 San Lorenzo Dream 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jess a Sunny Piloto 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Meantothebone Eagle 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Cartels Smarty Pants 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Flamboyant Eagle 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Jm Jessalynns Wagon 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Mda One Sweet Storm 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Sweet Majestic Times 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Margarita Tlc 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Amys Game Changer 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Jla Time to Shine 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Bt Icastilmakecheyne 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tdz Sweet Miss Jess 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 One Fine Corona 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Yalls Eagle 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Diamond in the Ruff 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Hamlet On the Move 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Cj Vodka Money Pop 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 See My Magic 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Three R One Fire 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Bbimthatgirl 10.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Ajs Maxin Out 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Butter Blood 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 She Aint Jivin 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Tm Grand Dynasty 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Trash Talkn 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Macho Man for Cos 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Tdz First Prize Dash 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Pilot Memory 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Chickcalledlulu 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Zooming for Love 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Ah Jiminy Quickit 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Sweet and Classic 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Apollitical Chill 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shezafasfreighttrain 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Tdz Jesflyhigher 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Fast Dashin Blood 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 La Chepina 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Rose Hustle 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Shes Jess Sixy 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 All Politics Astride 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Fly Sweets 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Pilots Karishma 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sheza Sneakin Bayou 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rl Prize Shadow 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Lazarus 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Im Leaving 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Kb Fabulous Eagle 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Rios Patriot 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Unbullevabull Train 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Fly Like the Witch 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Hez Toasted 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Kj Sixty Silky 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rf Rampaging Blood 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Rc Too 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Windstreame 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Tf Five Bar Jess 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Real Sweet Dash 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Apollitcal Tequila 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Jrs Jet Eye Cartel 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Streakin Caroline 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Sweet Whiskeey 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Smoke N Mirror 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.