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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — June 20, 2026

Saturday, June 20, 20269 racesDelta Downs

Delta Downs serves up a full 9-race card on Saturday, June 20, and the Louisiana heat is in full effect — cloudy skies and 85°F at post time. That kind of warm, overcast afternoon at a quarter-horse-heavy track like Delta can keep the dirt surface consistent and fast, which should reward speed-first runners all day long.

The card is loaded with short-distance sprints ranging from 220 yards all the way out to 870 yards, with the marquee event being a Stakes race in Race 8 at 400 yards. If you're a quarter horse fan, this is your Saturday. Nine races, plenty of action, and a few spots where the morning line looks like it's leaving money on the table.

TrackWiz has full analysis locked and loaded — three free races to get you started, and premium breakdowns on the remaining six for subscribers who want the complete edge.

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Race 1

11:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 220 yd · Dirt

A short-field sprint at 220 yards with a clear TrackWiz rating gap at the top — three horses are bunched well ahead of the rest, setting up a competitive trifecta hunt in this allowance opener.

win6Channings MagicML 7/2

Channings Magic enters with the field's top TrackWiz rating at 86.35, a significant edge over the competition in a race where the numbers thin out quickly. Trainer Luis R. Martinez, Jr. sends this horse out with Ubaldo Luna in the irons — a familiar partnership at Delta Downs. At 7/2 on the morning line, this is a fair price for the top-rated horse in the field, and in a 220-yard dash where there's no time to make up ground, having the edge at the break matters enormously.

place8ShesainnocentpilotoML 5/2

Shesainnocentpiloto rates second-best in the field at 77.81 and comes in at a reasonable 5/2 morning line. Jockey Pedro Chavarria Espinosa gives this horse a capable pilot who knows the Delta Downs strip, and a 33% career win rate shows this horse knows how to finish in the money. A solid place wager given the field's modest depth.

show7Hf Mama SaysML 5/1

Hf Mama Says rounds out our trifecta at a TrackWiz rating of 75.17 and is offered at 5/1 on the morning line — juicy enough to make show tickets interesting. Adrian X. Morales gets the call for trainer Esau H. Hernandez, and a 33% career win percentage is respectable for this level. In a wide-open sprint like this, getting a 5/1 horse in the show spot adds solid value to any exacta or trifecta play.

Race 2

11:40 PM EDT

Maiden · 870 yd · Dirt

Maiden runners go 870 yards on the dirt, and the morning line favorite at 2/1 gets strong TrackWiz backing — but the second choice is right there in the ratings, making this a potential two-horse battle worth keying on top.

win7Bubbas MagicML 2/1

Bubbas Magic sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 and is the morning line favorite at 2/1, a combination that screams confidence from multiple angles. Trainer Ray Robbins sends out Donell Blake to pilot this maiden, and while the 0% career win rate is expected in a maiden field, the rating separation here is meaningful. In longer maiden sprints at 870 yards, fitness and preparation matter, and Bubbas Magic profiles as the best-prepared runner in this group.

place5Carter GML 5/2

Carter G is the other half of what looks like a two-horse race, with a TrackWiz rating of 83.41 and a 5/2 morning line that reflects sharp attention from oddsmakers. Trainer Manuel H. Macias puts Noe Castaneda — a reliable finisher at this level — aboard this runner. Even if Bubbas Magic wins, Carter G's rating suggests the horse has the class to be involved at the wire.

show3Meantothebone EagleML 5/1

Meantothebone Eagle stands out as the only horse in this maiden field with an actual win on the ledger — a 33% career win percentage that speaks volumes when everyone else is sitting at zero. At 5/1 on the morning line, the value is real. Trainer Ralph Montet and jockey Russell Leblanc represent a workmanlike combo, and this horse's experience over maidens gives it a key edge if the top two dogs beat each other up.

Race 3

12:05 AM EDT

Claiming · 330 yd · Dirt

This 330-yard claiming sprint features a heavy favorite in the ratings but some sneaky value underneath — the morning line chalk and the top-rated runner aren't the same horse, which creates a price disconnect worth exploiting.

win6All Ethics AsideML 3/1

All Ethics Aside is the clear standout here with a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 — the highest in the field by a wide margin — and comes with a 28% career win rate that leads the field. Trainer Kenneth Weeks puts Servando Ramirez in the irons, a combination that has shown up well at Delta Downs. At 3/1 on the morning line, this is a fair price for the class of the race, and in a 330-yard sprint where the best horse usually wins, All Ethics Aside looks like a solid foundation for any ticket structure.

place2Lm Mr ScarfaceML 8/1

Lm Mr Scarface offers a compelling value angle at 8/1 on the morning line, pricing that feels too generous for a horse with a 60.29 TrackWiz rating that rates second in the field. Trainer Luis R. Martinez, Jr. is active on this card and clearly likes his horses' chances, and Ubaldo Luna is a reliable pilot. If All Ethics Aside dominates, Scarface looks well-positioned to grab the place spot at a price.

show4Blood and ClassML 9/2

Blood and Class rates third in the field at 59.77 and comes in at 9/2, a price that makes the show slot interesting for trifecta construction. Trainer Ysela Edytt Najera puts Jorge Javier Garcia on board, and with a 12% career win rate, this horse is no stranger to competitive fields. Sneaking into third at that price adds value to any multi-leg exotic ticket.

Our free picks kick things off with three solid spots to watch. Channings Magic opens the card in Race 1 at 220 yards under Allowance conditions — short, explosive, and rated 86.35 by our model at a workable 7/2 morning line. Race 2 shifts to the longest distance on the card at 870 yards, where Bubbas Magic carries our top Maiden rating of the day at 88.54 and is already attracting attention at 2/1. Then Race 3 brings a 330-yard Claiming sprint with All Ethics Aside drawing our eye at 3/1 and an 87.08 rating — exactly the kind of value spot we love in a claiming context.

The common thread across all three free races? Speed out of the gate paired with solid back numbers. On a warm, dry-ish afternoon at Delta, horses that can break clean and hold their line in these ultra-short dashes have a distinct edge. All three of our free top picks profile as front-runners or near-speed horses — the kind that thrive when the track is playing honest and fast.

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Race 4

12:30 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 350 yd · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint at 350 yards where every horse in the field is winless — the morning line chalk is well below even money, signaling that the bookmakers see a dominant force, but the ratings suggest the gap isn't as wide as the price implies.

win5High Plains EagleML 7/5

High Plains Eagle is the morning line favorite at 7/5 — shortest price on today's card across races — and the TrackWiz rating of 59.33 leads this particular field. Trainer Jose U. Lopez sends out Noe Castaneda, a jockey who's been busy and effective on this card. In maiden claiming sprints, the horse that breaks cleanest usually wins, and the favorite's status here reflects a horse that the barn believes is ready to break through.

place3Heza Fast TideML 7/2

Heza Fast Tide rates second in this field at 55.83 and is offered at 7/2 on the morning line — a price that makes sense for a horse that profiles as the natural bridesmaid if the favorite fires. Trainer Esau H. Hernandez gets Adrian X. Morales aboard, and that combo has shown up multiple times today, indicating the outfit is running live horses. In a field of maidens where experience is minimal, having a reliable team behind a horse matters.

show7A Fabulous MoonML 6/1

A Fabulous Moon offers the best value angle in the show spot at 6/1, with a TrackWiz rating of 51.67 that puts this horse squarely in the mix at a useful price. Trainer Larry D. Keith is having an active day at this meet, and Leonardo Rodriguez knows how to get horses into good position in short sprints. At 6/1, this horse adds depth to an exacta or trifecta ticket without costing you much.

Race 5

12:55 AM EDT

Allowance · 300 yd · Dirt

An allowance sprint at 300 yards with two elite-rated runners at the top of the field — the top two TrackWiz numbers are separated by just over two points, setting up what could be a furious duel to the wire.

win1Jrs Jeeses CartelML 2/1

Jrs Jeeses Cartel enters with the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 88.54 and a 27% career win rate that leads this allowance group. Randy Edison Jr. — a jockey with multiple mounts today — gets the call for trainer David Bustamante, and the 2/1 morning line reflects genuine confidence from the morning oddsmakers. At 300 yards, a horse this well-rated that can break sharply is a dangerous proposition, and our analysis points to this runner as the one to beat.

place5Aj Lets BlazeML 7/2

Aj Lets Blaze is right on the heels of the top pick with a TrackWiz rating of 86.35 and a 30% career win rate — actually the highest win rate in this field. Trainer Larry D. Keith and Leonardo Rodriguez form a combo that has shown up consistently throughout today's card, and that kind of active-barn energy is hard to ignore. At 7/2 on the morning line, this is a horse that could just as easily be the win pick on another day.

show4Lm President CartelML 9/2

Lm President Cartel brings the most impressive career win percentage in this race at 42%, a number that jumps off the page in an allowance field. Trainer Luis R. Martinez, Jr. has been busy all day and shows up again with Eddi Emanuel Martinez in the irons. At 9/2 on the morning line, this experienced winner is an excellent show ticket addition and a key part of any trifecta construction.

Race 6

1:20 AM EDT

Claiming · 330 yd · Dirt

A full 10-horse claiming field at 330 yards creates a complex pace scenario where finding value underneath the top two rated horses is the real game — three horses are within striking distance in the ratings, making exactas and trifectas the play here.

win7Tk B ZoominML 5/2

Tk B Zoomin tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 87.81 and is tabbed at 5/2 on the morning line — reasonable for the top-rated horse in a 10-horse sprint. Trainer Larry D. Keith sends Leonardo Rodriguez aboard, a pairing that's appeared repeatedly on today's card and appears to be in good form. A 13% career win rate is modest, but in a wide field with multiple 20/1 shots muddying the waters, the rating edge matters more than the raw win percentage.

place8Ks Tiger OakML 7/2

Ks Tiger Oak rates third in this field at 76.18 with a 19% career win rate and comes at 7/2 on the morning line. Trainer Gilberto Rosales sends Randy Edison Jr. to the post, and this horse profiles as a natural runner-up type in a deep field — good enough to be close, sharp enough to hit the board. The place price at 7/2 should be worth pursuing if you like the 1-2-3 rating hierarchy.

show6The D Oh Double GML 4/1

The D Oh Double G rates 75.84 — barely behind Ks Tiger Oak — and comes at 4/1, creating a tiny price gap between two very similarly-rated horses. Trainer Andre Brooks sends Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. aboard, and with a 17% career win rate, this horse has competed at this level before. In a field this deep, the 4/1 show ticket on a horse this well-rated is genuinely attractive for exotics.

Race 7

1:45 AM EDT

Maiden · 250 yd · Dirt

Ten first-time or lightly-raced maidens go 250 yards, and there's one horse that stands significantly above the field in TrackWiz ratings — the real question is whether the second and third spots can be identified in a field where everyone is at or near zero career wins.

win9Jp Big Daddy DashML 9/5

Jp Big Daddy Dash is the clear standout with an 82.0 TrackWiz rating — more than 25 points clear of the next best horse in this field. Jockey Jose R. Herbert gets the call for trainer Fernando Lopez, and the 9/5 morning line confirms that the market agrees with our assessment. In a race where nearly everyone is unproven, a horse with this kind of rating separation becomes an anchor for any ticket you want to build.

place10Shes Bold as CapitaML 12/1

Shes Bold as Capita is a sneaky play at 12/1 on the morning line, carrying the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 56.27 while being severely underpriced in terms of attention. Trainer Luis R. Martinez, Jr. — one of the most active outfits on today's card — sends Eddi Emanuel Martinez to the post. That trainer-jockey combination has proven they bring live horses to the gate, and getting 12/1 on the second-best rated runner in a maiden field is exactly the kind of value play that makes trifectas pay.

show5Blue IvoryyML 7/2

Blue Ivoryy rates 55.83 — just behind Shes Bold as Capita — and comes in at a more reasonable 7/2 on the morning line. Trainer Santiago Villaseca sends Jorge Javier Garcia to the post, and in a wide-open maiden sprint, this horse is positioned right in the thick of the race. Pairing Blue Ivoryy underneath the top two in trifecta tickets gives you a solid price boost without straying too far from the ratings.

Race 8

2:10 AM EDT

Stakes · 400 yd · Dirt

The stakes race is the marquee event of the evening — nine horses, several with elite career win percentages, and two tightly-bunched TrackWiz ratings at the top that make this a genuine battle between quality horses. This one could be a photo finish.

win5Paint Me OnisML 3/1

Paint Me Onis leads the field with a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 and an eye-popping 46% career win rate — one of the best win percentages on today's entire card. Trainer Joseph D. Manucy sends Bobby Ransom to the post, and in a stakes race at 400 yards, having a horse that converts nearly half its career starts into wins is an enormous edge. At 3/1 on the morning line, Paint Me Onis offers fair value and projects as the horse to beat in what should be a competitive sprint.

place8Pk Pure RogueML 7/2

Pk Pure Rogue is rated just a hair below the top pick at 86.35 with a 33% career win rate — not far off in either category. Trainer Erica Arteaga sends Eddi Emanuel Martinez, and the 7/2 morning line price actually looks slightly generous given how tight the rating gap is at the top. This horse makes an ideal place alternative and an essential part of exacta construction against the favorite.

show6San Lorenzo LunaML 6/1

San Lorenzo Luna brings the intriguing combination of a 77.35 TrackWiz rating and a 38% career win rate — the third-best win percentage in a stakes field that's loaded with accomplished horses. Trainer Juan C. Garcia puts Leonardo Rodriguez aboard, and at 6/1 on the morning line, this horse has real each-way value. A stakes race at 400 yards gives closers and versatile horses room to work, and San Lorenzo Luna fits that profile nicely.

Race 9

2:35 AM EDT

Maiden · 330 yd · Dirt

Ten first-time maidens go 330 yards to close out the card — the field is almost entirely unproven on paper, but one horse stands alone at the top of the TrackWiz ratings with a massive edge, making this more of a singles race than it looks at first glance.

win2Mda Cartel PatriotML 7/2

Mda Cartel Patriot posts an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the highest by a full 30 points over the next best finisher — which is the kind of gap that closes arguments in maiden sprints. Trainer Orlando Orozco sends Flavio Garcia aboard, and at 7/2 on the morning line, this horse is neither the shortest nor the longest price in the field, suggesting market inefficiency worth exploiting. In a 330-yard sprint with a field of first-timers or near-first-timers, a rating advantage this wide is very difficult to overcome.

place3InspyrationalML 3/1

Inspyrational comes in at 3/1 on the morning line — actually shorter than the top-rated runner — and carries a TrackWiz rating of 56.67 that slots in second in the field. Trainer Martin Trejo and Ubaldo Luna are a familiar Delta Downs combination, and the aggressive morning line price suggests someone likes this horse's workout tab or recent form. Even if Mda Cartel Patriot runs away with it, Inspyrational's market support makes this a strong place candidate.

show10Jewels 5ML 4/1

Jewels 5 comes in at 4/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 55.0 — right in the mix for the third spot in this wide-open closer of a card. Trainer David Bustamante sends Randy Edison Jr., who has had multiple mounts today and clearly has the feel of the track. In a 10-horse maiden field where things can get messy in the first strides, getting 4/1 on a horse this well-rated for the show spot is exactly the kind of value you want heading into trifecta boxes.

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Bottom line: Channings Magic, Bubbas Magic, and All Ethics Aside are your free best bets on a card that rewards pace and explosiveness in the Louisiana heat. The Stakes race in Race 8 with Paint Me Onis is the headline event, and there's genuine exotic upside throughout the premium races. Unlock the full card analysis — pace projections, exotic tickets, and all nine races — with a TrackWiz subscription at /pricing. Good luck out there today.

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