Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — November 13, 2026

King Gabes Money rates second at 55.83 and comes from the Allen Landry barn, which is a Grade-A training operation. The concern is a no-show last out, which keeps him out of the top spot, but his rating and connections make him a horse you don't want to leave out of the exotics. At 7/2, the morning line has him fairly priced as a secondary option.

Heat of Battle rates third at 53.33 and owns a compelling trifecta of positives: third-fastest recent race speed at 12.99 sec/furlong, the best workout of the past month at a sharp 11.85 sec/furlong, and Harry Hernandez — who's won 22% of his rides over the past year — in the saddle. The knock is two consecutive off-the-board efforts, but that workout number suggests something is clicking in the mornings. Trainer Patrick Devereux Jr. carries a Grade-A rating, and at 5/1 this is a horse worth including in your trifecta.

Cajun Coaster sits just below Skenes Crews at a 84.3 rating and brings a 64% in-the-money rate — one of the most consistent horses in this field. The Casey Fusilier/Allen Landry jockey-trainer combo has posted a 32% win rate and placed in 67% of their combined starts over the past year, which is a legitimate power angle. He's also placed in 9 of 14 dirt starts and clocked the second-fastest recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong, so he's not far behind his stablemate at all.

Sounds Like Power is the morning-line favorite at 9/5 and rates third at 70.48, with 5 wins in 31 dirt starts and the third-fastest recent race speed at 12.22 sec/furlong. The concern is a thin record at Delta Downs — just 1 placement in 4 starts here — which is worth noting given how much local course knowledge can matter. That said, Isaac Castillo's 19% annual win rate and solid in-money numbers keep this one firmly in the exotics picture.

Weitzman is a terrific value play at 10/1 on the morning line given what his recent form shows — he's placed in 5 of his last 6 starts, the second-best recent race speed at 12.49 sec/furlong, and has won multiple times on dirt. The concern is a claiming price bump from $5,000 to $10,000, so connections are testing him at a higher level. But if his current form cycle is genuine, he's significantly undervalued at that morning line and won 13% of our sims.

Outlaw Empire rates third at 74.57 with a 15% career win rate and has placed in 4 of his last 6 starts, showing he's in a live form cycle right now. His recent race speed ranks third in the field at 12.50 sec/furlong, keeping him competitive on early figures. At 3/1, he's a solid bridge between the top pick and the value plays in this race, and he rounds out a logical trifecta underneath Motor City and Weitzman.

Yuma's Shadow is nearly co-equal at a 81.91 rating and brings the fastest recent race speed in the field at 12.30 sec/furlong — a meaningful edge in a 6.5-furlong dirt race. She's placed in 4 of her last 6 starts, owns a 27% career win rate, and has 4 wins and 8 in-the-money finishes in 16 dirt starts. Elio Barrera's A- jockey grade and her consistent recent form make her a near-lock to hit the board.

Knocked Out rates third at 73.31 and brings a genuinely impressive dirt record — 6 wins and placing in 8 of 16 starts on the surface. Harry Hernandez, who wins at a 22% clip and hits the board 57% of the time annually, is a serious weapon in the saddle. The only concern is a slower recent race speed figure ranking seventh in the field, but his overall profile and in-the-money consistency over his last 6 starts makes him a solid show bet and trifecta piece.

El Rojo Vivo rates second at 82.86 and owns the fastest recent race speed in the entire field by a wide margin at 11.86 sec/furlong — that's a serious number. He has 5 wins and 14 in-the-money finishes in 25 dirt starts, and Alex Birzer has a solid 18% annual win rate. The concern is a thin record at Delta Downs, with only 1 placement in 4 starts here. But if the speed figure translates, he could easily run past Charco, which is why he's worth including above the win line in exacta boxes.

Maxxus is a legitimate longshot value at 12/1 on the morning line, rating third at 73.96. He's placed in his last two races and has the second-fastest recent race speed at 12.10 sec/furlong — not far off the top horses. His 3-for-13 record on dirt and 50% career in-the-money rate show he can compete, and at that double-digit price he's a worthwhile trifecta underneath the top two rated horses in this field.

Jojo Bean rates second at 78.86 and brings one of the most jaw-dropping consistency records you'll see — she's hit the board in 12 of 13 career dirt starts and has placed in every one of her last 8 races. The Casey Fusilier/Allen Landry combination hits at a 32% win rate and 67% in-the-money rate over the past year, and she won 27% of our simulations — actually the highest in the field. The only concern is a workout that ranked sixth last month, but with this level of form consistency, she's a live threat to win and a near-certainty to land somewhere on the ticket.

Princess Is Olivia offers excellent value at 12/1 on the morning line given her credentials — a 60.89 rating, a 24% career win rate, and placing in 17 of 23 dirt starts. She's hit the board in 4 of her last 6 races and clocked the third-fastest recent race speed at 12.34 sec/furlong, keeping her competitive in a strong allowance field. At that morning line, she's a no-brainer trifecta play underneath two horses who look like solid contenders.

Youcandoitboy rates second at 62.39 and owns the fastest recent race speed in the entire field at 12.68 sec/furlong — a meaningful edge in terms of raw recent performance. Jose Luis Rodriguez carries a solid B jockey grade and trainer Alan Klanfer brings an A- on the training side. The concern is a no-show record in 2 starts at Delta Downs, but his speed figures suggest he's capable, and at 4/1 he's worth placing in exactas beneath One Sure Hit.

One Grand Slam rates third at 59.31 with an in-the-money rate of 40% from his career starts — a respectable foundation in a maiden field. Thomas Pompell's A- jockey grade is one of the stronger rider assignments in this race, and there are no glaring red flags in his profile to steer you away. At 9/2 on the morning line, he's a logical exotics piece who can fill out your trifecta tickets underneath the top two picks.