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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — July 25, 2026

July 25, 20269 racesAll Delta Downs picks

Delta Downs is putting on a nine-race card this Saturday under cloudy skies and a sticky 90°F — classic Louisiana summer racing. The heat won't slow these short-format sprints down, and with distances ranging from a blistering 250 yards all the way out to 870 yards, there's plenty of variety to keep both casual bettors and serious players locked in all afternoon.

Quarter horse racing at its purest — every race is decided in seconds, which means pace scenarios and gate speed are everything. Our TrackWiz ratings span from the upper 60s to nearly 89 today, so the talent gap between races is real. Knowing where the value lives matters more than ever on a card like this.

Three races are open to everyone today, giving you a solid launching pad before we get into the full-card breakdown for subscribers. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

11:15 PM EDT

Maiden · 350 yd · Dirt

A wide-open maiden sprint at 350 yards where TrackWiz ratings separate the field clearly — one horse grades out significantly above the rest, but maiden races always carry a wildcard element.

win3CoronitoML 9/2

Coronito (3) tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field by a notable margin, grading out at 83.53 against a field where the next-best is more than 16 points behind. Bobby Ransom gets the call and pairs with trainer Trey Ellis in what looks like the most professional setup in this maiden field. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's still some value here for a horse whose numbers clearly stand out. In a short dash at 350 yards, ability shows up fast — and Coronito's rating suggests the ability is there.

place2Justa Kool CosML 3/1

Justa Kool Cos (2) checks in second in the TrackWiz ratings at 67.31 and draws the rail-adjacent post in a short sprint where gate speed is everything. Trainer Andre Brooks sends out Leonardo Rodriguez, and at 3/1 on the morning line this horse is respected by the oddsmakers as well. In a maiden sprint, the place slot is a solid target for a horse with this kind of ratings edge over the bottom half of the field.

show5Tha DuchessML 7/2

Tha Duchess (5) rates at 65.90, sitting just a hair behind Justa Kool Cos and well ahead of the rest of the field outside the top three. At 7/2 on the morning line, trainer Jose Estrada deploys Pedro Chavarria Espinosa — a jockey who shows up multiple times on tonight's card. In a short sprint where three horses clearly separate from the pack, Tha Duchess figures to be in the thick of the exotics.

Race 2

11:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 870 yd · Dirt

The top three horses in this claiming sprint are bunched in the upper-80s and mid-80s on the TrackWiz scale, setting up what should be a competitive pace battle — but there's a clear ratings leader if you dig into the numbers.

win2Corona Leaving HailML 2/1

Corona Leaving Hail (2) is the highest-rated horse in this field at 88.54 and draws the morning-line favoritism at 2/1 — the market agrees with TrackWiz here. The career win rate of just 4% might raise eyebrows, but in claiming company at this level, raw ability often matters more than past wins, and the rating says the ability is there. Adrian X. Morales gets the mount for trainer Jose Ortiz, a professional combination worth respecting. If this horse fires its best effort over the 870-yard dirt, it should be very tough to beat.

place4Deep Diamond TmML 3/1

Deep Diamond Tm (4) posts a strong 85.10 TrackWiz rating and brings a 17% career win rate — one of the better win percentages among the top-rated horses in this field. Trainer Orlando Orozco has a solid book of horses on this card, and Bobby Ransom is a capable pilot. The 3/1 morning line is fair for a horse this consistent, and the place position is a natural landing spot if Corona Leaving Hail gets away clean.

show6Louie B QuickML 4/1

Louie B Quick (6) carries the most impressive career win rate in the field at 26%, and a TrackWiz rating of 80.99 keeps it firmly in the top tier. Donell Blake handles the riding assignment for trainer Paul R. Rigdon. At 4/1 on the morning line, this horse's win percentage alone makes it dangerous to leave off tickets — consistent closers can sneak up in a pace-contested claiming sprint.

Race 3

12:05 AM EDT

Optional Claiming · 440 yd · Dirt

An optional claiming test at 440 yards headlined by a standout career win percentage and a tight cluster of mid-range ratings — the favorite on the morning line may be underestimated while a longshot runner offers sneaky value at double-digit odds.

win2Tm Back to PerryML 4/1

Tm Back to Perry (2) combines the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.74 with a jaw-dropping 38% career win rate — easily the best win percentage in this optional claiming field. Trainer Rogelio Huitron sends out Everardo Rodriguez, and at 4/1 on the morning line there's legitimate value for a horse that clearly knows how to win. The 440-yard distance is a traditional quarter-horse sprint, and a horse with this kind of winning pedigree should be first on your ticket.

place1Dlj Running EagleML 8/1

Dlj Running Eagle (1) draws the rail at 8/1 on the morning line and carries a TrackWiz rating of 79.79 — good enough to contend in this field. Trainer Ray Robbins taps Donell Blake, and a 20% career win rate shows this horse is far from a paperweight. The value here is real: a horse with legitimate ratings and a win history going off at morning-line double digits is exactly the kind of place play that builds bankrolls over time.

show7IveseenwhatyoucandoML 3/1

Iveseenwhatyoucando (7) rates at 68.55 and posts a 22% career win rate, checking in behind only Tm Back to Perry in the win-percentage department among the top half of this field. Pedro Chavarria Espinosa is one of the busiest jockeys on tonight's card, suggesting strong confidence from the connections at 3/1 on the morning line. As a show target in the exotic pool, this horse's consistency and win rate make it a natural safety net in trifecta and superfecta combinations.

Our three free previews — Races 1, 2, and 3 — give you a strong cross-section of today's card. Coronito opens things up in the maiden 350-yarder at a juicy 9/2 morning line, posting a TrackWiz rating of 83.53 that looks well above average for maiden company. Then Corona Leaving Hail steps into Race 2 as the morning-line favorite at 2/1 in the longest race of the card at 870 yards — a rare distance that rewards stamina alongside speed, and our ratings peg this one as the strongest top-rated horse among the free races at 88.54. Race 3 brings us an optional claiming at the classic 440-yard quarter-horse distance, where Tm Back to Perry sits at 4/1 with an 84.74 rating and figures to get a clean look at the lead.

One angle connecting these early free races: gate efficiency is king at Delta Downs on a warm, fast-playing dirt surface. Horses that break clean and establish position in the first few strides tend to dictate terms at these ultra-short distances. All three of today's free top picks profile as early-speed types — something to keep in mind as you build your tickets.

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Race 4

12:30 AM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

This allowance sprint at 350 yards features a wide spread of TrackWiz ratings and a morning-line favorite that doesn't match up with the top-rated horses — the race may be more competitive than the odds board suggests.

win4Distinctive OneML 7/2

Distinctive One (4) leads the field with a TrackWiz rating of 76.13 and pairs Rene Hernandez with trainer Francisco Campos Sr., a combination that shows up multiple times tonight indicating strong stable form. The 7/2 morning line is reasonable for the top-rated horse in an allowance field. A 9% career win rate is modest, but in short-sprint allowance company, a horse that consistently puts up strong figures can outrun its past win totals in a hurry.

place1Ivans Wild TrickML 5/1

Ivans Wild Trick (1) rates at 73.94 — just a tick below Distinctive One — and brings a 16% career win rate to the gate with trainer Emily Jeane and Adrian X. Morales up top. The rail post can be a factor in a short 350-yard sprint where early positioning is critical, and this horse's rating says it belongs in the mix. At 5/1 on the morning line, Ivans Wild Trick offers legitimate place value in a race where the top two rated horses are separated by less than three points.

show8DeadliestML 15/1

Deadliest (8) is the sleeper of this race — a TrackWiz rating of 69.58 that beats out several lower-priced horses, including the morning-line second choice, while going off at a massive 15/1. Trainer Anthony Arey gives the mount to Donell Blake, who is active throughout tonight's card. A 14% career win rate for a 15/1 shot in allowance company is the kind of overlay that pays for itself in the show pool and anchors trifecta tickets at premium prices.

Race 5

12:55 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 400 yd · Dirt

Maiden claiming at 400 yards — a wide-open heat where no horse has a win to their name, but the TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top tier of three horses separated from a bottom half that looks like legitimate betting-against opportunities.

win6One Fabulous LadyML 5/2

One Fabulous Lady (6) tops the field with a TrackWiz rating of 68.22 and draws the morning-line favoritism at 5/2, making her the most respected and most capable horse according to both the market and our analysis. Trainer Orlando Orozco teams up with Ubaldo Luna, a jockey who has multiple mounts on tonight's program. In a maiden claiming sprint where no horse has broken their maiden, the edge goes to the one who grades out on top — and One Fabulous Lady does that clearly here.

place3Fabulous Amina MbML 8/1

Fabulous Amina Mb (3) rates at 65.28, second-best in the field, and goes off at 8/1 on the morning line — that's a significant overlay for a horse that grades within striking distance of the top pick. Trainer Ray Robbins deploys Donell Blake, and in a maiden race at this level, a horse with this rating differential over the rest of the field below her makes a compelling place target. The place payoff at those morning-line odds could be a pleasant surprise.

show8Imperial FireML 4/1

Imperial Fire (8) checks in at a TrackWiz rating of 62.40, third-best in this field, and slots in at a fair 4/1 on the morning line. Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. gets the mount for trainer Ismael Solis-Guevara. In an all-maiden field at 400 yards, the race can compress quickly off the gate, and a third horse with clear ratings separation from the bottom half of the field is worth including in your exotics to round out a solid exacta or trifecta box.

Race 6

1:20 AM EDT

Claiming · 400 yd · Dirt

A ten-horse claiming field at 400 yards where one horse's TrackWiz rating stands well above the rest — but a wide spread from 84.9 down to the teens means the right exotics could cash from several angles.

win8Tm Grand DynastyML 9/2

Tm Grand Dynasty (8) is the standout of this field with a TrackWiz rating of 84.90, which is more than 11 points clear of the next-best horse and the only entrant cracking the mid-80s. Pedro Chavarria Espinosa picks up the mount for trainer Jose Estrada, a combination that's well-represented on tonight's card. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's genuine value here — the market hasn't fully caught up to what the ratings say, and a horse this far ahead on ability in a claiming field should be your strongest play in Race 6.

place1She Aint JivinML 6/1

She Aint Jivin (1) rates at 73.34 and draws the rail in a 400-yard dash where gate efficiency matters. Trainer Trey Ellis sends out Bobby Ransom, and a 9% career win rate in claiming company is respectable for a horse going in at 6/1. She sits comfortably in second on the ratings sheet, and if Tm Grand Dynasty clears the field as expected, She Aint Jivin has the profile to clean up for second money.

show4Fast N Favorite TlcML 3/1

Fast N Favorite Tlc (4) rates at 72.57 and enters at 3/1 on the morning line — making it the third choice by odds and the third choice by TrackWiz ratings, a rare alignment that suggests the market sees the same picture we do. Trainer Manuel De Jesus Hernandez teams up with Servando Ramirez, and a 6% win rate in claiming company is workable at this level. The show position is the natural fit for a horse right on the cusp of the top two, and at 3/1 the show payoff won't be huge — but the consistency makes it a reliable exotics anchor.

Race 7

1:45 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 300 yd · Dirt

A sprawling ten-horse maiden claiming field at the ultra-short 300 yards — half the field grades out with identical basement ratings, but one horse sits in a class of its own while the morning-line favorite doesn't match up to our top pick.

win9Reids Flying BayouML 10/1

Reids Flying Bayou (9) is the runaway top-rated horse in this field at 76.88 — more than 16 points clear of the next-best competitor — and somehow goes off at 10/1 on the morning line. Trainer Ray Robbins taps Donell Blake, who is having a busy and active night at Delta Downs. In a maiden dash at 300 yards, the ability to break fast is paramount, and a horse with this kind of ratings separation in a field this thin at the top is a genuine overlay worth attacking. This is your best value play of the race.

place3The Boopaloo CartelML 6/1

The Boopaloo Cartel (3) rates at 60.76 — second in the field — and goes to post at 6/1 with Pedro Chavarria Espinosa in the irons for trainer Orlando Orozco. In a 300-yard sprint where the race is often decided in the first few strides, a horse sitting second on the ratings sheet with a jockey this active on the card is a natural place target. The gap between The Boopaloo Cartel and the next tier below it is meaningful, which helps justify the inclusion in your exotics.

show6Jess a Flashy HeroML 2/1

Jess a Flashy Hero (6) is the morning-line 2/1 favorite, which creates an interesting disconnect — the market loves this horse, but our ratings put it third at 56.16 behind two higher-graded rivals. Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. rides for trainer Larry D. Keith. The show slot makes sense here: if the crowd is right and this horse fires, you'll collect on your exotics, and if the market is wrong, at least you're not overexposed on a short-priced horse in a maiden sprint.

Race 8

2:10 AM EDT

Allowance · 250 yd · Dirt

This allowance sprint at 250 yards is the shortest race on the card and features a sharp ratings divide — two horses clearly separate from the pack, while the morning-line favorite's win percentage is eye-catching but doesn't match the rating profile.

win6Bodhi BoyML 7/2

Bodhi Boy (6) tops the TrackWiz ratings in this ten-horse allowance field at 86.35, carrying a 14% career win rate and a 7/2 morning line that suggests the market is close — but not fully — aligned with what we see. Trainer Jose U. Lopez puts Humberto Vital aboard, and in a 250-yard blast where every fraction matters, a horse with this ratings edge has to be the win anchor on your ticket. The separation between Bodhi Boy and the rest of the field outside of Marvelous Rogue is significant enough to make this a confident top selection.

place1Marvelous RogueML 6/1

Marvelous Rogue (1) rates at 82.30 — second only to Bodhi Boy — and goes to post at 6/1 on the morning line for trainer Omar Garza with Ubaldo Luna in the saddle. A 9% career win rate in allowance company is steady, and the rail draw in a 250-yard sprint is a factor worth watching — breaking cleanly from the one hole can be a real advantage at this distance. At 6/1 with legitimate second-best ratings, this is a strong place play and a key exotics ingredient.

show4YoulovemetooML 12/1

Youlovemetoo (4) rates at 60.33, which is a healthy step below the top two but still above the bottom half of this competitive field. Trainer Omar Garza — the same barn as Marvelous Rogue — sends out Rolando Cabrera, and an 8% career win rate shows this horse has competitive experience. At 12/1 on the morning line, the show price on Youlovemetoo in a trifecta makes this a high-upside exotics add, and having two horses from the same trainer in the top four rated slots is worth noting when constructing tickets.

Race 9

2:35 AM EDT

Maiden · 550 yd · Dirt

The closing maiden race stretches the card out to 550 yards — an unusual distance that rewards horses who can sustain their sprint speed, and one TrackWiz standout grades out far above this nine-horse field.

win7Fk Tee N TeeML 5/2

Fk Tee N Tee (7) posts a field-best TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — nearly 19 points clear of the next-best horse — and goes to post at 5/2 on the morning line, making it both the ratings leader and the market co-choice with Noon Train. Trainer Phillip Calais, Jr. taps Jose Ariel Rodriguez for this assignment, and with this kind of ratings separation in a maiden field, the 550-yard distance only adds to the advantage — horses with more ability tend to stretch it out better than lightly regarded rivals. This is one of the more confident win plays on the card.

place8El Tada MoonML 6/1

El Tada Moon (8) rates at 68.81, second in the field by a clear margin, and draws a 6/1 morning line with Rolando Cabrera aboard for trainer Adalberto Miranda. In a 550-yard maiden sprint, trip and positioning can matter, and a horse that grades this far above the mid-field pack has a legitimate path to second money if the top pick dominates early. The 6/1 price in the place pool makes El Tada Moon an attractive inclusion in your exacta tickets.

show5Flying Salty CowgirlML 5/1

Flying Salty Cowgirl (5) rates at 68.13 — just a whisker behind El Tada Moon and effectively tied for second on the ratings sheet — while drawing a 5/1 morning line with Bobby Ransom up for trainer Trey Ellis. The Ellis-Ransom connection appears again on tonight's card, and Trey Ellis has had multiple horses in competitive positions throughout the program. In a maiden field at this distance, sticking with the top three rated horses in the show slot is sound handicapping, and Flying Salty Cowgirl is right in that conversation.

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Bottom line: Delta Downs is serving up a well-rounded Saturday card with legitimate plays from Race 1 all the way through Race 9. Corona Leaving Hail is our marquee free-race selection, Bodhi Boy is a name to circle for premium players, and the 10/1 on Reids Flying Bayou deserves a serious look for exotic purposes. Start with our three free previews and, if you want the full picture, the complete analysis is waiting for you — check out TrackWiz subscriber plans and get in before first post.

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