Delta Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 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) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 A Party to Remember 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 High Flying Jedi 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gia I Hear a Corona 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 One Dashing Bug 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tdz Jesflymehigher 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tdz Fastdashin Eagle 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Different Corona 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sw Elecktra 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fast Dashin Spitfire 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Youlovemetoo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ckc Bottomsuplucille 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Raiseyourglasshigher 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rh Marie Flash 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 For Fame Chilera 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Sweet Tate 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pogie Express 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Strike Zone Nr 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tdz Jes a Lil Lady 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tempting Blues 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 El Tada Moon 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nei Legacy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rational Tlc 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Train Is Zoomin 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heza Fast Cartel 23 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Never You 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jrs Majestic Jet Eye 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Headed North 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Coletrain 14 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deadliest 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pinch That Tail 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Luvstori 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aint I Goin Rogue 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Perrys Conn 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Baylors Fast Prize 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Party B 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Boopaloo Cartel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wild Graces 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Some Royal Charlatan 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Rh La Monja 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brodys Leavin U 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Roys Leaving You 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blues Leavingyou 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Knighttimecartel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Scoop 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jess to Be Inspyre 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fly Guito Fly 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sunny Boi 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lm King Ivory 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Georgias Gray Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dancing Wild Train 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hes an Eyesanito 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rc Leaving You 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rc Courage 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Levon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Give Them No Choice 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Harvest Gold 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Drink Up Mister 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jj Dashing Forever 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heza Fast Dynasty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tk B Zoomin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ll I Dont Know 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mark 536 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Xdw Jess a Rogue 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Atta Boy Slim 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jj Apollitical Snow 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chilley 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Estill 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Zactex Blood 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tha Deuce 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wild Tres of James 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lack of Chill 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hey Pal 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blood Policy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Jes Innocent 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Y Leaving Classic 50 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pick a Lane 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jewels 5 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Jess Louisiana 0.00 1 2-1

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.