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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 20269 racesDelta Downs

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Delta Downs. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-16T23:15:00

Maiden · 220 yd · Dirt

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

win10Jessa Dashin CowgirlML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 57.5 for Race 1. Ridden by Randy Edison Jr., trained by David Bustamante. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.71 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

place8Gator SeasonML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by Randy B. Edison. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.67 sec/furlong.

show1Famous KhootsML 6/1

Rating board at 51.7. Ridden by Noe Castaneda.

Race 2

2026-05-16T23:40:00

Maiden · 770 yd · Dirt

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

win3Fluf Fluf GooseML 7/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.6 for Race 2. Ridden by Rene Hernandez, trained by Danny Hoda. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.96 sec/furlong. Has not raced in 102 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

place7Bubbas MagicML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Donell Blake. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.44 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot5Jm Jessalynns WagonML 10/1

Rating board at 46.2. Ridden by Randy Edison Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.71 sec/furlong.

Race 3

2026-05-17T00:05:00

Maiden · 250 yd · Dirt

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

win6San Lorenzo CashML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 57.5 for Race 3. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez, trained by Juan C. Garcia. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races.

place9One Fast KjML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Pedro Chavarria Espinosa. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.90 sec/furlong.

show2Royal RogueML 5/1

Rating board at 53.3. Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez.

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

Claiming · 350 yd · Dirt

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

win7Tacubayas FirstML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 4. Career win rate of 27% shows consistency. Ridden by Lucas Constantin, trained by Salvador G. Flores. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.49 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. 4 wins and placed in 8 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 350 yd. Jockey & Horse combo has a 14% win rate and finished in the money in 45% of races. Has WON 2 races in a row! More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 03/27/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place9FoxinafixML 4/1

Rating board at 70.3. Ridden by Humberto Vital. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.68 sec/furlong. Jockey & Horse combo has a 15% win rate and finished in the money in 40% of races.

show3Jess SurfingML 8/1

Rating board at 59.1. Ridden by Arturo Alvarez. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 14 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $7500.

Race 5

Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt

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

win5Fast Lane TrainML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 5. Ridden by Pedro Chavarria Espinosa, trained by Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.49 sec/furlong. Placed in 7 of 9 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Has placed in 7 of 9 at Sprint races. Has not raced in 273 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6Margarita TlcML 5/1

Rating board at 81.6. Ridden by Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.96 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

show10Tdz JesflyhigherML 4/1

Rating board at 60.0. Ridden by Jose Ariel Rodriguez. Has placed in the last 3 races.

Race 6

Starter Optional Claiming · 870 yd · Dirt

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

win7B the VisionML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.9 for Race 6. Ridden by Ubaldo Luna, trained by Preston Jourdan. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.81 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 44% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $12500 to $10000. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

⚡ Longshot2Freakin Patriot DashML 8/1

Rating board at 57.0 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Randy Edison Jr.. 18 wins and placed in 43 of 69 races on Dirt tracks. Has 17 wins and placed in 41 of 58 races at 870 yd.

Race 7

Allowance · 330 yd · Dirt

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

win8Marcy Train BML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 7. Career win rate of 36% shows consistency. Ridden by Jorge Javier Garcia, trained by Josue Ponce. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.30 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. 4 wins and placed in 9 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 330 yd. 3 wins and placed in 5 of 5 races at Delta Downs. Jockey & Horse combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place2San Lorenzo BossmanML 8/5

Rating board at 82.6 • 60% career wins. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.21 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races.

show9Jd Heza PaintedeagleML 5/1

Rating board at 70.2 • 22% career wins. Ridden by Ubaldo Luna. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.24 sec/furlong. 4 wins and placed in 12 of 19 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 8

Allowance · 400 yd · Dirt

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

win5Rogue CandyML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 8. Career win rate of 27% shows consistency. Ridden by Noe Castaneda, trained by Gilberto Gonzalez. 3 wins and placed in 7 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 400 yd. 2 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races at Delta Downs. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 43% of races.

place4Ajs Louisiana ChickML 8/1

Rating board at 79.8. Ridden by Humberto Vital. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.38 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 10 of 17 races on Dirt tracks.

show3Leaving CoyameML 7/2

Rating board at 68.6 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.33 sec/furlong.

Race 9

Futurity · 330 yd · Dirt

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

win4Mucho Man LadyML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.3 for Race 9. Ridden by Manuel Gutierrez, trained by Jose A. Garcia. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 of Sprint races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. Horse won last time it raced. 04/25/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place3Ragnar the GreatML 20/1

Rating board at 62.3 • 50% career wins. Ridden by Bobby Ransom. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races.

show9Be Myy ValentineML 5/2

Rating board at 57.5. Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 2 races.

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