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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 20269 racesDelta Downs

It's a warm one out at Delta Downs today — clear skies, 88°F, and a fast dirt surface that should have these quarter horses flying out of the gates. Nine races on the card, all on the dirt, ranging from 250 yards all the way out to 350, and the heat shouldn't slow down the action one bit.

This is a pure Quarter Horse card, and that means everything happens in the blink of an eye. Breaks, gate position, and early acceleration are everything out here — there's no pace scenario to untangle over a mile. Our TrackWiz ratings have done the heavy lifting, and a few races today are showing some genuine separation at the top.

Three races are open to all readers, and we've got six premium deep-dives behind the paywall for subscribers who want the full picture. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

11:15 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint at 300 yards where the TrackWiz ratings create a massive gap at the top — one horse grades out significantly above this field, making this look like a potential all-the-way winner if she breaks cleanly.

win3Kj Keep ComingML 9/5

Kj Keep Coming draws the morning-line favoritism at 9/5 and backs it up with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — a full 35 points clear of the next-best horse in this maiden claiming field. In a 300-yard sprint where the race is essentially over in a blink, that kind of rating separation is hard to dismiss. Trainer Vann E. Haywood sends her out with Bobby Ransom in the irons, a pairing worth watching. If she breaks alertly from post 3, there's every reason to expect her to be on the lead and never looking back.

place2Heza Rare OccasionML 5/1

Heza Rare Occasion rates second-best in the field at 53.33 and goes as the second choice at 5/1 morning line — a price that looks workable for exotics. Trainer Jesus Huitron Lira puts Leonardo Rodriguez aboard, and at 5/1 this horse could easily hit the board in a wide-open maiden field where the rest of the runners are tightly bunched on the ratings scale.

show4Rh La DivaML 4/1

Rh La Diva checks in with a 52.14 TrackWiz rating and gets a solid mid-field post with Rene Hernandez up. She's priced at 4/1 on the morning line, making her a legitimate piece in trifecta tickets behind the top two. In a maiden field this lightly rated overall, holding a spot against similarly inexperienced horses at a short sprint distance is a reasonable ask.

Race 2

11:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

The morning-line favorite is not our top-rated horse here — La Chepina owns the best TrackWiz rating and a career win percentage that outpaces the field, setting up a potential overlay situation if the tote board undervalues her.

win3La ChepinaML 6/1

La Chepina is our top-rated horse at 82.71 and brings a 16% career win rate to the table, the best in this claiming field. She's being sent off at 6/1 on the morning line despite that edge, which means there's real value here if you believe the ratings. Trainer Alex P. Clark puts the capable Leonardo Rodriguez in the saddle — the same jockey who also appeared on the card in Race 1. At 250 yards, La Chepina's profile suggests she can fire early and hold, making her the play to beat.

place6Meagans HuckleberryML 8/1

Meagans Huckleberry grades out at 66.20 — second-best in the field — and goes off at 8/1 morning line despite a 7% career win rate that's respectable in this company. Trainer Danny Hoda teams with Rene Hernandez, and at that price, she's a live place/show threat in exotics. The rating gap between her and the horses directly below her in the field is real, and she could easily sneak into the exacta if the top pick runs her race.

show2Rlr Jess MischiefML 3/1

Rlr Jess Mischief carries a 58.49 rating and owns a 14% career win percentage — solid enough to warrant inclusion in trifectas at 3/1. Trainer Orlando Orozco sends out Rey O. Hernandez, and the morning-line tab suggests the market respects this one. She lands right in the middle of the speed-figure hierarchy, making her a reasonable hedge for show in a field where the top two have separable advantages.

Race 3

12:05 AM EDT

Maiden · 250 yd · Dirt

This maiden sprint at 250 yards features a standout on the TrackWiz scale going off at a generous 5/1 price — the kind of disconnect between ratings and morning line that often produces value on the win ticket.

win4Blondies Gonna FlyML 5/1

Blondies Gonna Fly tops the field with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating but opens at 5/1 on the morning line — a notable disconnect that TrackWiz analysis flags as a potential overlay. Trainer Ray Robbins puts Donell Blake up from post 4, a clean draw for a short sprint. In a maiden field with zero career wins across the board, the horse with the biggest rating edge in a race decided in under 15 seconds tends to get rewarded. This one is worth playing on top.

place3Tdz JesflyhigherML 7/2

Tdz Jesflyhigher rates second at 68.79 and is actually assigned 7/2 odds — closer to the favorite's price than the gap in ratings might suggest. Trainer Nason Eschete uses Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr., an experienced hand for a maiden runner. With 15-plus points separating her from the third-best rated horse, this filly looks like the most logical underneath piece in exactas and trifectas.

show2A Party to RememberML 5/2

A Party to Remember comes in third in the ratings at 63.67 and is assigned 5/2 on the morning line — making her arguably the most likely post-time favorite despite our win pick grading out higher. Trainer Trey Ellis puts Arturo Alvarez aboard, and the combination has experience at this level. Including her in show tickets and as a backup exacta leg makes sense given how tightly packed the second through fourth spots in this field actually are.

Our three free races today — Races 1, 2, and 3 — give casual players a solid foundation to work from. In the opener, Kj Keep Coming carries an 88.83 TrackWiz rating at 9/5 on the morning line, making her our highest-rated pick on the entire card. That's the kind of number we like to see in a Maiden Claiming sprint over 300 yards. In Race 2, La Chepina stands out as a legitimate value play at 6/1 in a Claiming sprint — a morning-line price like that on a horse with an 82.71 rating is worth a close look. And in Race 3, Blondies Gonna Fly drew our attention in a wide-open Maiden field at 5/1.

On a fast, dry Delta Downs strip in this kind of heat, consistent gate horses tend to have a real edge — there's no ground to make up in a 250-yard dash. Keep that in mind as you build your tickets through the early card.

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Race 4

12:30 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming affair where two horses separate themselves from the pack on the ratings sheet, and one of them is going off at a morning-line price that suggests sharp money hasn't fully discovered it yet.

win2Kj Man Or RainML 5/1

Kj Man Or Rain tops this nine-horse field with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating while sitting at 5/1 on the morning line — that's a significant price for the top-rated horse in a maiden claiming sprint. Trainer Ricardo Saul Castillo sends out Eddi Emanuel Martinez, who's active throughout today's card. At 250 yards, this race is a pure speed test and our ratings suggest Kj Man Or Rain has more of it than almost everyone else here.

place4Special InnocenceML 7/2

Special Innocence rates second at 78.41 — only 6 points below the top pick, which is actually a tighter gap than you'll find in most races on today's card. Trainer Ray Robbins, who also saddles Blondies Gonna Fly in Race 3, is clearly a barn to watch tonight. At 7/2 morning line, she's realistically priced, and the Donell Blake booking gives her a rider who's familiar with this level.

show9Special Ivory KissesML 5/2

Special Ivory Kisses clocks in at 56.05 and is the morning-line second choice at 5/2 despite ranking third on our ratings sheet — suggesting the public will likely make her a co-favorite or even the chalk. Trainer Jose U. Lopez puts Noe Castaneda aboard, and with that kind of market support, she's a reasonable show bet and trifecta anchor even if our top two have the edge on ratings. She's the kind of horse that keeps you from getting shutout in the exotics.

Race 5

12:55 AM EDT

Allowance · 300 yd · Dirt

The allowance ranks step up in class for Race 5, and one horse owns the ratings edge and a career win percentage that makes the morning-line underlay on another contender look even more pronounced — pace and experience will be key over 300 yards.

win7Jl See Ya ManML 4/1

Jl See Ya Man leads all horses in this allowance field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a 25% career win rate — solid for a horse at this level. Trainer Luis R. Martinez, Jr. teams with Eddi Emanuel Martinez, who is clearly one of the more active jockeys on tonight's card. At 4/1 morning line, the price is fair rather than generous, but the rating advantage over the field is real. In a 300-yard allowance where experienced horses separate quickly, this one profiles as the most complete runner.

place5Brodys Leavin UML 8/1

Brodys Leavin U checks in at a 66.19 rating with a 33% career win percentage — that win rate is legitimately impressive and sits above several horses going off at shorter prices. Trainer Dustin Rhodes puts Bobby Ransom aboard from post 5, and at 8/1 morning line this horse represents genuine place value. If Jl See Ya Man gets the job done in front, Brodys Leavin U has the profile to run second or better.

show9Tf Jes DashinML 9/2

Tf Jes Dashin rates at 65.01 with a 33% career win percentage, matching Brodys Leavin U on that measure while going off at 9/2 morning line. Trainer Erica Arteaga puts Rolando Cabrera in the saddle. She's sneaky consistent based on that win rate and makes for a sound third piece in trifectas — you're not reaching to include her when the numbers say she closes out the ticket well.

Race 6

1:20 AM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

A starter optional claiming at 250 yards where the TrackWiz ratings reveal a wide gap between the top pick and a morning-line favorite who doesn't grade out as strongly — one of the better angles on tonight's card for finding value.

win4Mg LogansML 7/2

Mg Logans is the clear top-rated horse in Race 6 at 86.35 — nearly 22 points above the second-best rated runner — and is assigned 7/2 on the morning line. Trainer Alex P. Clark books Pedro Chavarria Espinosa for the mount, and this barn has horses running well throughout tonight's program. The starter optional claiming condition means these horses have some experience, and the rating gap here is the widest of any race on the card relative to the field. This is a horse you can comfortably put on top.

place5Shining FireML 2/1

Shining Fire owns a 33% career win rate — the best mark in this field — and is the 2/1 morning-line favorite despite grading out second on our ratings. Trainer Jesus Huitron Lira teams with Leonardo Rodriguez, and this combo has a legitimate case. At 250 yards she'll need to fire quickly, and the win percentage suggests she's done exactly that before. She belongs on every trifecta and exacta ticket tonight.

show6Whata JessieML 5/1

Whata Jessie rates at 51.48 with a 14% career win rate and opens at 5/1, providing some value against two horses the market is going to pound. Trainer Jose Carrizales sends out Randy Edison Jr., who is active all night. She's a tier below our top two on the ratings, but in a seven-horse field with a clear top two, the show position is very much alive for a horse at this price.

Race 7

1:45 AM EDT

Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse claiming field at 300 yards where the top pick has a clear rating edge but the depth of talent from the 5/1 range down creates legitimate exacta and trifecta chaos — this one is worth keying rather than singling.

win7Lydias Going GrandML 7/2

Lydias Going Grand leads the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and draws post 7 with Randy Edison Jr. up for trainer Manuel Avitia-Arpero. She's assigned 7/2 on the morning line, which is a fair price for the top-rated horse in a ten-horse field. The career win percentage of 9% reflects a competitive record rather than a soft one — this horse has run against others and held its own. At 300 yards, the separation in ratings should translate to a clear speed advantage.

place10Jrs Shez MajesticML 5/2

Jrs Shez Majestic rates second at 72.30 with a 20% career win rate — that's a meaningful win percentage at this level. Trainer Danny Hoda and jockey Rene Hernandez form a familiar pairing, and the 5/2 morning line makes this the second choice on the board. With a double-digit rating advantage over the third-place horse, she's the logical underneath piece in exactas and the key to trifecta coverage.

show5Sweet and ClassicML 12/1

Sweet and Classic comes in third on our ratings at 70.08 despite only a 5% career win rate, and she's going off at 12/1 morning line — that's a tasty price for a horse that grades out this well. Trainer Santiago Garcia and Francisco Giles have a longshot flyer here, and the rating supports more than the odds suggest. She's a prime show bet and a smart trifecta inclusion for players looking to maximize the payout.

Race 8

2:10 AM EDT

Optional Claiming · 350 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse optional claiming at 350 yards — the longest race on tonight's card — where the top pick has an overwhelming ratings edge and a secondary value play lurks at a big price with a career win rate that tells a better story than her odds suggest.

win8Dlj Running EagleML 7/2

Dlj Running Eagle tops this field at 86.35 — the same dominant rating we've seen at the top of a couple other races tonight — and carries a 21% career win percentage into a 350-yard optional claiming test. Trainer Ray Robbins puts Donell Blake aboard, a pairing that's shown up multiple times tonight, suggesting this is an active and confident barn. At 7/2 morning line, the price isn't a screaming overlay but it's fair for the clear class of this field. The extra distance to 350 yards may actually suit runners with more size and scope, and this one fits the profile.

place9Tuckers PrizeML 5/1

Tuckers Prize rates second at 76.38 with a 32% career win rate — that win percentage is the second-best in the field and reflects a horse that knows how to finish. Trainer Preston Jourdan sends out Ubaldo Luna from post 9, a slightly wide draw but manageable at 350 yards. At 5/1 morning line, the place price should be attractive, and the win rate here is genuinely elite for an optional claiming horse.

show5Dress Me in BlueML 6/1

Dress Me in Blue rates third at 72.76 with a 12% career win percentage and opens at 6/1. Trainer Phillip Calais, Jr. uses Leonardo Rodriguez, who's one of the most active riders on tonight's card. She's the third leg in what looks like a solid top-three grouping on ratings, and her 6/1 price means a trifecta underneath her could pay nicely if the top two hold as expected. Worth including in all multi-horse wagers.

Race 9

2:35 AM EDT

Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt

Tonight's finale is a maiden race at 300 yards where one horse stands well above the competition on the ratings sheet despite going off at 5/1 — and a pair of secondary horses create real interest for trifecta players looking for a payout.

win6Puroo VenenooML 5/1

Puroo Venenoo tops this ten-horse maiden field with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating and is assigned 5/1 on the morning line — that's a clear value opportunity in a field where the rest of the horses are grouped well below. Trainer Martin Trejo saddles Ubaldo Luna, and at 300 yards this race will be over quickly for horses that break well. The rating edge here is significant and in maiden racing, where past performance data is thin, the TrackWiz number carries extra weight. This is one of the stronger win plays on tonight's program.

place10WindstreameML 5/2

Windstreame comes in second on the ratings at 60.81 and is the morning-line second choice at 5/2, getting trainer Alex P. Clark and jockey Pedro Chavarria Espinosa. Clark has multiple horses on tonight's card and appears to be a well-represented barn at this meet. The 24-point gap between her and the top pick is real, but the gap between her and the third-rated horse is also meaningful — making her the most logical exacta partner.

show9Jrs Majestic DiamondML 7/2

Jrs Majestic Diamond rates third at 55.83 and is assigned 7/2 morning line by the oddsmakers, making her one of the more respected horses below the top two. Trainer David Bustamante sends out Randy Edison Jr., who's been busy all night. She sits clearly above the rest of the field on the ratings scale, which means if the top two fight it out, she's well-positioned to inherit a piece of the trifecta. Include her in all vertical wagers.

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Bottom line: Delta Downs is dealing a fast, fair track today and the top of our board is anchored by Kj Keep Coming in Race 1 and a pair of 5/1 value plays in Races 3 and 9. The free picks give you a strong start — but if you want pace angles, exotic breakdowns, and full ratings across all nine races, the complete analysis is waiting for subscribers at TrackWiz Premium. Good luck out there, and may your breaks be clean.

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