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Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — October 30, 2026

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Race 12North Lake KateML 9/25:40 PM EDT

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Happy Halloween eve, Delta Downs fans. We've got a full 9-race Friday card at the Vinton oval, running under cloudy skies and a comfortable 77°F — conditions that should keep the surface consistent and fast all afternoon. No weather curveballs to worry about today, which means pace scenarios and class will do most of the talking.

The card is a solid mix of maiden claimers, allowance tests, and claiming routes, capped off by a stakes race in Race 8 that gives today's card a genuine headliner. There's something here for every kind of player, whether you're hunting a single winner or building a multi-race sequence.

TrackWiz has broken down all 9 races. Three of them — Races 1, 2, and 3 — are unlocked for everyone. The remaining six, including the Race 8 stakes with Bar Car and the high-rated Runnin Munnin in Race 7, are available to subscribers.

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Race 1

5:40 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claimer at 6½ furlongs where TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top three separated from the rest of the field — but with all horses sitting at zero career wins, anything can happen on the dirt.

win2North Lake KateML 9/2

North Lake Kate (No. 2) carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.9, a meaningful separation from the next-best horse. Trainer Mark Hibdon puts her in a spot where the morning line of 9/2 looks like a reasonable price for a filly who grades out as the class of this maiden field. Adrian Ramos gets the call, and the 6½-furlong dirt configuration should suit a horse built for a quick sprint with room to settle. At those odds, she represents the best value on the board.

place6The Get OutML 4/1

The Get Out (No. 6) checks in with a 68.02 rating — second only to North Lake Kate and a solid step above Liberty Simone. Trainer Juan Sanchez saddles this one at 4/1 on the morning line, which means if the chalk falters, The Get Out is your most logical beneficiary. Carlos Perez riding keeps this one in capable hands for a competitive maiden sprint.

show1Liberty SimoneML 5/1

Liberty Simone (No. 1) rates at 66.4, sitting third overall in TrackWiz's model and posting an average speed figure of 53 — right in line with much of this field. The 5/1 morning line gives her some overlay potential in the exotics, and drawing post 1 could be a tactical advantage if she breaks alertly. Trainer John Bernard has her positioned to compete for a piece of this.

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Race 2

6:08 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint at 5 furlongs that looks top-heavy — Lee Circle's combination of a 33% career win rate and the field's best speed figure creates a standout profile, though this is a double-digit field with several live contenders lurking.

win11Lee CircleML 4/1

Lee Circle (No. 11) is simply the class of this race by multiple measures. A 33% career win percentage is elite at any level, and her TrackWiz rating of 85.62 is the highest in the field by over 18 points. She also flashes the best average speed figure at 56 — faster than any other starter today. Trainer Mark Hibdon and jockey David Cardoso combine for a horse whose 4/1 morning line might actually be a bit stingy given how she grades out.

place10Miss Super MoML 8/1

Miss Super Mo (No. 10) is an interesting place-bet angle at 8/1 — she's one of two W. Bret Calhoun trainees in this race, and Calhoun rarely doubles up without both horses being live. A 16% career win rate and a 67.09 TrackWiz rating put her solidly in the top tier of this field. If Lee Circle gets tangled in pace trouble, Miss Super Mo is well-positioned to scoop a check.

show7Tenas Lu LuML 9/2

Tenas Lu Lu (No. 7) rates at 66.39 — essentially a dead heat with Miss Super Mo in TrackWiz's model — and carries a 22% career win rate that demands respect in allowance company. The 9/2 morning line suggests the market already has some respect for her, and trainer Allen Landry consistently has his horses ready at this level. She's a legitimate show-bet option and worth including in trifecta tickets.

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Our three free previews kick off the card with a pair of 6½-furlong maiden claimers sandwiching a short 5-furlong allowance sprint. North Lake Kate opens the day in Race 1 with our highest free-race TrackWiz rating and a morning line of 9/2 — a price worth noting if she shows up near that number at post time. In Race 2, the allowance conditions over the short 5-furlong trip set up for a pace-dominated affair, and Lee Circle (4/1 ML) grades out as our top choice. Then Truvy's T Rex closes the free portion of the card in Race 3, another maiden claimer where we see a legitimate angle at a fair price.

The common thread across all three free races is that today's clear, mild conditions favor horses who can establish position early on this dirt surface — keep that pace bias in mind as you handicap.

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Race 3

6:36 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Twelve runners make this a chaotic maiden claimer, but the top two in TrackWiz's ratings are separated by just 0.11 points — setting up a potential battle between Truvy's T Rex and Dirty Deal that could leave the rest of the field scrambling for scraps.

win1Truvy's T RexML 9/2

Truvy's T Rex (No. 1) earns our top rating at 79.44 in a race where that separation matters. Trainer Anthony Arey sends her out at 9/2 on the morning line with Colby Hernandez in the irons — a reliable pairing for competitive maiden company. Her average speed of 53 is consistent with the top tier of this field, and the inside post draw at 6½ furlongs could be an asset if she breaks well. In a wide-open twelve-horse maiden field, having the highest TrackWiz number is a meaningful edge.

place2Dirty DealML 4/1

Dirty Deal (No. 2) is essentially a co-favorite in our ratings at 79.33 — essentially a photo finish with Truvy's T Rex for top billing. Trainer Isai Gonzalez places her at 4/1 with Jose Luis Rodriguez aboard, and drawing post 2 means she'll be positioned right next to the top pick, setting up a potential pace scenario between them. If you're building exacta combinations, these two at the top makes a lot of sense.

show6Minimus MaximusML 7/2

Minimus Maximus (No. 6) offers some value at 7/2 morning line with a 63.71 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the race by a comfortable margin over the mid-pack horses. Trainer Ronnie Ward has a live runner here, and Kelvin Arana gets a horse that should be within striking distance at the top of the stretch. She's a natural show inclusion and worth using underneath in trifectas.

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Race 4

7:04 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A twelve-horse claiming battle at 6½ furlongs with a genuine class standout at the top — West Island's 27% career win rate and top rating put her in a different tier, but Luv to Win's 35% career win percentage makes this a race where the favorite could be in for a fight.

win12West IslandML 4/1

West Island (No. 12) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 and backs it up with a 27% career win rate — numbers that hold up well in this claiming field. Trainer Mark Hibdon has been a consistent presence at the top of our ratings today, and Adrian Ramos aboard keeps her in experienced hands. The 4/1 morning line is fair value for a horse who grades out as the class of the field.

place7Saint Peter's BayML 5/1

Saint Peter's Bay (No. 7) rates at 79.07 — third in the field — with a solid 17% career win rate in claiming competition. Trainer Isai Gonzalez has a good read on this kind, and Jose Luis Rodriguez gets a horse with consistent speed figures that keep her in contention throughout the stretch. At 5/1, she's a legitimate place play and worth keying underneath West Island in exactas.

show4Izzy's Baby BoyML 7/2

Izzy's Baby Boy (No. 4) comes in at 78.71 on our model — just a tick below Saint Peter's Bay — with a 19% career win rate that suggests he fires regularly. The 7/2 morning line means the market respects him, and trainer Ruperto Urbina has him spotted correctly at this claiming level. He's the natural show bet and adds depth to any exotic combination you're constructing.

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Race 5

7:32 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A deep twelve-horse claiming sprint where the TrackWiz ratings reveal a three-way cluster at the top — but Beaudreaux's edge in our model separates him slightly from a field that includes a couple of live double-digit prices worth watching.

win8BeaudreauxML 5/1

Beaudreaux (No. 8) earns an 81.61 TrackWiz rating — best in this field by over four points — and while a 12% career win rate is modest, the overall profile points to a horse capable of a big effort at 6½ furlongs. Harry Hernandez picks up the mount for trainer Brett Brinkman, who also saddles the third pick in this race, demonstrating confidence in his stable's current form. At 5/1 on the morning line, there's genuine overlay potential here.

place10Don'tstopthaspiritML 10/1

Don'tstopthaspirit (No. 10) is the most intriguing play in the race — a 33% career win rate that dwarfs most of her competition combined with a 76.88 TrackWiz rating. Trainer Sarah Martinez has her at 10/1 on the morning line, which looks like significant value for a horse with that win percentage. Isaac Castillo climbs aboard, and if the pace sets up favorably, this one could outrun her odds in a big way.

show6Jungle LawML 3/1

Jungle Law (No. 6) rates at 74.28 in our model and carries a 6% career win rate — the latter sounds modest, but this horse's consistent speed figures tell a more competitive story. Trainer Paul Duhon spots her at 3/1, which suggests strong local confidence, and Casey Fusilier knows this meet well. She's a logical show play and a natural inclusion in trifecta tickets given the competitive nature of this race.

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Race 6

8:00 PM EDT

Allowance · 7 1/2 fur · Dirt

The allowance field at 7½ furlongs shapes up as a two-horse battle at the top of the TrackWiz ratings, with Letmikefigureitout and Good and Stout separated by just two points — but the longshot Cajun Coaster lurks at 12/1 as a potential spoiler.

win3LetmikefigureitoutML 5/2

Letmikefigureitout (No. 3) leads our ratings at 85.47 and pairs that with a 37% career win rate — one of the best figures in today's card across all nine races. Trainer Alan Klanfer and jockey Devin Magnon team up on a horse whose average speed of 55 matches the top tier of this allowance field at the longer 7½-furlong distance. The 5/2 morning line makes him a near-favorite, and given the supporting numbers, that favoritism appears well-deserved.

place1Good and StoutML 7/2

Good and Stout (No. 1) is barely a step behind at 83.43 in our model and boasts a 18% career win rate in allowance company. Trainer Carrol Castille sends him out at 7/2, and Timothy Thornton gets a horse who should be comfortable rating off the pace at this distance. He's a natural safety net in exactas underneath the top pick and should be on every ticket.

show11Cajun CoasterML 12/1

Cajun Coaster (No. 11) at 12/1 is the value play in this race — a 73.96 TrackWiz rating that ranks third in the field is not what you'd expect from a morning-line longshot. Trainer Allen Landry doubles up in this race with two horses, and Casey Fusilier handles the mount on a horse that posts competitive average speed figures of 54. If the top two get tangled up on the front end, Cajun Coaster has the profile to collect a show check at a fat price.

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Race 7

8:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Runnin Munnin dominates the ratings in this claiming sprint — her 88.54 TrackWiz number is the highest on today's card — but Coboch's eye-popping 44% career win rate at 7/2 ensures this won't be a walkover.

win4Runnin MunninML 2/1

Runnin Munnin (No. 4) carries an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the single highest number across all nine races today — and pairs it with the best average speed of 55 in this field. Trainer Jonathan Wong drops her into a claiming spot where she grades out as a significant class edge, and Isaac Castillo handles the irons on a horse who has shown the kind of consistent form that justifies a 2/1 morning line. This one profiles as the best bet on the card.

place2CobochML 7/2

Coboch (No. 2) deserves real respect — a 44% career win rate is eye-opening in claiming company, and a 67.75 TrackWiz rating puts her comfortably in the top half of this field. Trainer Tim Dixon sends her out at 7/2 with Alex Birzer aboard, a jockey who's been active throughout this card. If Runnin Munnin faces any trouble breaking from the gate, Coboch has the winning pedigree to capitalize.

show9Fiesty FistML 9/2

Fiesty Fist (No. 9) rates at 53.77 and carries a 20% career win rate — numbers that don't scream star, but in a nine-horse field she sits solidly in the middle of the pack in terms of overall quality. Trainer Jonas Gibson gets Harry Hernandez aboard, and at 9/2 on the morning line the market gives her a bit more respect than the raw rating might suggest. She's a reasonable show hedge in trifecta plays.

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Race 8

8:56 PM EDT

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

The stakes race at 7 furlongs is the headline event of the night, and it's genuinely complicated — Cajun Caviar carries a 100% career win rate at 2/1, but Bar Car's TrackWiz model edge and Wicked No Mo's 12/1 price create a multi-dimensional betting puzzle.

win10Bar CarML 7/2

Bar Car (No. 10) earns the top TrackWiz rating in this stakes field at 82.51 with a 20% career win rate at this level. Trainer Robertino Diodoro — who also saddles Copy This in this race — is well-regarded in stakes company, and Isaac Castillo handles a horse whose average speed of 55 matches the top runners in this field. At 7/2, Bar Car represents the most analytically grounded selection in a race full of intrigue.

place1Wicked No MoML 12/1

Wicked No Mo (No. 1) is our place pick and the genuine longshot angle in this stakes — a 12/1 morning line on a horse with a 33% career win rate and a 73.96 TrackWiz rating is worth a closer look. Trainer Ricky Courville places him well, and Chris Rosier navigates a horse who posts a solid average speed of 55 in stakes company. If Bar Car gets caught in traffic at 7 furlongs, Wicked No Mo has the profile to grab a piece at a big price.

show5Cajun CaviarML 2/1

Cajun Caviar (No. 5) is impossible to ignore — a 100% career win rate is a headline number, though the small sample size and a 58.33 TrackWiz rating that sits below our top two picks warrants some caution. Allen Landry trains and Casey Fusilier rides, keeping this in competent local hands. The 2/1 morning line reflects the market's enthusiasm for the unbeaten record, and in stakes racing, an unblemished horse always demands inclusion in exotic tickets.

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Race 9

9:24 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The finale at 7 furlongs has a clear top horse by the numbers, but Captain Junuh's 2/1 morning-line favoritism creates a fascinating clash with Lieutenant Charm's superior TrackWiz rating — making this a race where the public and the model don't quite agree.

win5Lieutenant CharmML 4/1

Lieutenant Charm (No. 5) tops the TrackWiz model at 85.62 — a number that dwarfs Captain Junuh's 68.95 despite the latter carrying lighter morning-line odds. Trainer Joel Berndt and jockey Timothy Thornton combine on a horse with a 10% career win rate that, while modest, doesn't tell the full story the rating reveals. At 4/1, if the model is right and the public is overreacting to Captain Junuh's profile, Lieutenant Charm is a live overlay to close out the card.

place10Captain JunuhML 2/1

Captain Junuh (No. 10) is the public's choice at 2/1, and a 10% career win rate in a field of this caliber at least partially justifies the confidence. Trainer Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez and jockey Colby Hernandez are a productive combo, and an average speed of 54 keeps him competitive over 7 furlongs. He's the logical place play if you're constructing an exacta against the chalk — or boxing him with Lieutenant Charm for a safer approach.

show2Kama CanML 5/1

Kama Can (No. 2) brings the best career win rate among our top three picks at 33% — a number that stands out in this field — along with a 68.39 TrackWiz rating that's essentially tied with Captain Junuh. Trainer Allen Landry keeps a busy and productive barn at Delta Downs, and Casey Fusilier has been a consistent presence in the irons throughout the card. At 5/1, she's a value-friendly show bet and a natural fit in the trifecta.

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It's a clean, competitive Friday at Delta Downs — mild weather, a fast-playing surface, and a stakes race to anchor the afternoon. North Lake Kate, Lee Circle, and Truvy's T Rex are your free best bets to get started. For the full picture — including Runnin Munnin, Bar Car, and our exotic ticket breakdowns — subscribers can access the complete card at TrackWiz premium. Good luck out there, and let's have a big Friday.

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