Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — May 21, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Delta Downs. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Fast Feet Fleet looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 1. Ridden by Rene Hernandez, trained by Jose Ortiz. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.16 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $7500 to $5000.
Rating board at 67.0. Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez. Claiming Price Decreased from $7500 to $5000.
Rating board at 66.6. Ridden by Bobby Ransom. Claiming Price Decreased from $7500 to $5000.
Race 2
Claiming · 870 yd · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bcl One Fast Jess looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 2. Ridden by Edgar Rene Baca, trained by Emily Jeane. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.43 sec/furlong. Has 4 wins and placed in 12 of 15 races at 870 yd. Has not raced in 224 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.08 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 10/09/2025. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 60.4. Ridden by Adrian X. Morales. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.40 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.
Race 3
Maiden · 440 yd · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Smokeshow V looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 3. Ridden by Arturo Alvarez, trained by Trey Ellis. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.42 sec/furlong. Placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 73.5. Ridden by Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.47 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 3 races at Delta Downs.
Rating board at 65.5. Ridden by Randy Edison Jr..
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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