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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 202612 racesDelta Downs

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 12-race card at Delta Downs. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 12 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-01T21:45:00

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sharpest Image looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Sharpest ImageML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.3 for Race 1. Ridden by Angel A. Fierro, trained by Victor Oviedo. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.50 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 2 races.

Race 2

2026-05-01T22:10:00

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Awesome Eagle V looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win7Awesome Eagle VML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.7 for Race 2. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez, trained by Jose U. Lopez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.83 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot8InspyrationalML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Ubaldo Luna.

Race 3

2026-05-01T22:35:00

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Hey Hay What Ya Say looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Hey Hay What Ya SayML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 56.7 for Race 3. Ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., trained by Santiago Villaseca. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.50 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Horse won last time it raced. 03/08/2026.

place5Jess a Native RogueML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Randy Edison Jr.. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.27 sec/furlong.

show6San Lorenzo CashML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.57 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Purple N Gold Blood looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Purple N Gold BloodML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 57.5 for Race 4. Ridden by Noe Castaneda, trained by Jose U. Lopez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.05 sec/furlong.

place8Skinny Boy StoneML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Everardo Rodriguez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.54 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

show1Da Big RedML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by Ubaldo Luna. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.27 sec/furlong.

Race 5

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Kj Meduzza looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Kj MeduzzaML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.7 for Race 5. Ridden by Nestor Duran, trained by Miguel Pizana. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.55 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races.

⚡ Longshot7CosimabadmammajammaML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Noe Castaneda.

Race 6

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Red Runnin Train looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Red Runnin TrainML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 57.5 for Race 6. Ridden by Noe Castaneda, trained by Jose U. Lopez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.85 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 03/27/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

Race 7

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Conair Cartel looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win9Conair CartelML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.7 for Race 7. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., trained by Santiago Villaseca. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.36 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 2 races.

⚡ Longshot1Southern With StyleML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez.

Race 8

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Vigilanty looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8VigilantyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 57.5 for Race 8. Ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., trained by Josue Ponce. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.72 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

place7ThunderrrstruckML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Pedro Chavarria Espinosa. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.04 sec/furlong.

show4KrushML 4/1

Rating board at 55.0. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.36 sec/furlong.

Race 9

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Carters Day looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Carters DayML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 56.7 for Race 9. Ridden by Yovani Flores-Munoz, trained by Jose Luis Sanchez III. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.01 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.98 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot6Apolitical BabyML 10/1

Rating board at 45.0. Ridden by Edgar Rene Baca.

Race 10

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Tell Em Im Fabulous looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Tell Em Im FabulousML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.3 for Race 10. Ridden by Noe Castaneda, trained by Jose U. Lopez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.44 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Horse won last time it raced. 03/07/2026.

place1Mda Cartel PatriotML 3/1

Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Flavio Garcia. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.92 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

show2Never JamesML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.41 sec/furlong.

Race 11

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Mp Coco Pilot looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Mp Coco PilotML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.3 for Race 11. Ridden by Jorge Javier Garcia, trained by Josue Ponce. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.46 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Horse won last time it raced. 03/07/2026.

⚡ Longshot5Leaving a NoteML 10/1

Rating board at 45.0. Ridden by Humberto Vital. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.25 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.26 sec/furlong.

Race 12

Trial · 330 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Efforts Blood looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Efforts BloodML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.3 for Race 12. Ridden by Yovani Flores-Munoz, trained by Jose Luis Sanchez III. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.72 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 2 races. Horse won last time it raced. 03/28/2026.

place1Jess Louisiana BeeML 3/1

Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.83 sec/furlong.

show8Tf Jes DashinML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by Rodrigo Sigala Vallejo. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.65 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

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