Delta Downs Picks & Predictions — November 14, 2026

Angel's Anthem is our second-rated horse at 62.81 and draws the services of Harry Hernandez, who has posted a 22% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of rides over the past year — by far the strongest jockey angle in this race. The concern is workout times ranked seventh in the field over the past month, which is a bit soft. Trainer Allen Landry also sends out Money Train in this race, so watch for any stable preference signals at the windows.

Mystic Lady sits third in our ratings at 55.83 and boasts a 100% in-the-money rate — small sample, but the horse placed in the one career start. Recent race speed ranks second in the field, and Colby J. Hernandez aboard adds a jockey who has been sharp in this meet. As a 7/2 morning line shot, Mystic Lady fits naturally as a show or exacta underneath in a tricky maiden race.

Bearcat rates a close second at 84.94 and brings a genuinely impressive distance-specific record: 1 win and placed in 4 of 5 starts at exactly today's five-furlong distance. The dirt overall record is 2 wins and 5 in-the-money from 7 starts — this is a horse that knows how to run at this trip. At 2/1 on the morning line, the place price won't be generous, but the form justifies the confidence.

Take the Hint gives you a live show price at 5/1 with a strong five-furlong profile: 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 starts at exactly today's distance. Two wins from 8 overall dirt starts is a respectable strike rate. The claiming price moved up from $5,000 to $7,500, so there's a class question, but this horse clearly has the five-furlong ability to hit the board.

Ruiz Junior rates second in the field at 76.16 and owns the fastest recent race speed figure in the race at 12.28 seconds per furlong — a sharp number at this distance. The Cardoso/Hibdon jockey-trainer combo hits the board 59% of the time over the past year, which is a consistent positive angle. At 10/1 on the morning line, the place price represents real value given the speed and rating profile.

Grey Street brings active recent form into this spot: placed in four of the last six races and won the most recent outing on November 4th. The dirt record is extensive — 2 wins and 13 in-the-money finishes from 24 starts — which shows a durable, competitive horse. At 6/1, Grey Street is a logical show play and exacta underneath piece for those constructing multi-race tickets.

Double Edge Sword is second-rated at 85.93 and has the fastest recent race speed in the entire field at 11.79 seconds per furlong — that's legitimate pace. Ten wins and 22 in-the-money finishes from 28 dirt starts, plus a place finish in five of the last six races, tells you this is a horse in excellent current condition. The age flag (6 years old) is noted, but the recent form trend is hard to argue with.

Straight Luck slots third in our ratings at 78.67 and brings the Cardoso/Hibdon combo that has a 21% win rate and 59% in-the-money over the past year — a reliable angle worth noting. Recent race speed ranks third in the field, and a 25% career win rate shows genuine class. At 6/1 on the morning line, there's show value here against two horses that may both be heavily bet.

Perceptive rates second at 73.18 and shows the fastest recent race speed in this field at 12.24 seconds per furlong, which is a real edge going a mile. The Cardoso/Hibdon pairing hits the board 59% of the time — a consistent angle. The concerns are real: placed in only 1 of 5 starts at Delta Downs and just 2 of 11 starts at the mile distance, so there are questions about whether the track and trip suit this horse. The price at 5/1 may reflect those doubts, but the raw speed figure is enticing.

Blue Heavenly sits third in our ratings at 70.86 and has a perfect 2-for-2 record at Delta Downs specifically — that's about as good a track bias angle as you can find. Five wins and 18 in-the-money finishes from 26 dirt starts show a durable horse that consistently hits the board. At 3/1, the show price is modest, but the Delta Downs record makes this a natural inclusion in exactas and trifectas.

Sic'em Now Now rates second at 56.67 and brings a significantly stronger jockey angle than the top pick: Rey Williams has a 19% win rate and 53% in-the-money over the past year, and carries an A jockey grade — the highest of any rider in this field. Workout times ranked second at 12.33 seconds per furlong. For a debut race where connections matter most, this is a logical backup with real upside at 3/1.

Luck of the Tide rates third in this race at 55.0 with Colby J. Hernandez aboard — a jockey graded A- who has been one of the busier and more effective riders in this meet. No career data is available beyond the rating itself, so this is a pure connections and class play. At 4/1, the show price offers a reasonable hedge in a wide-open debut field where outcomes are genuinely difficult to predict.

Leisurely rates second in the field at 75.25 and has placed in four of the last six races — quiet but consistent current form. Recent race speed ranks third in the field, and Elio Barrera, graded A-, is a strong jockey booking in this spot. At 9/2 on the morning line, the place price should be fair to slightly generous given the second-best rating and solid recent form.

Mr. Brad's Cowboy rates third at 68.5 and has placed in four of the last six races to show he's running well right now. The claiming price dropped from $7,500 to $5,000 — a class relief that's a legitimate positive angle in claiming races. The concern is a poor record at Delta Downs specifically (1 placement in 6 starts here), which is worth keeping in mind. At 5/1, the show price is appealing for a horse dropping in class with active recent form.

Liken It is the public's likely choice at 5/2 and ranks second in our ratings at 75.85 with the fastest recent race speed in the field at 12.77 seconds per furlong. Twelve wins and 27 in-the-money finishes from 54 dirt starts tell you this is an experienced, durable horse — and placed in each of the last four races. The age concern (9 years old) is real and worth acknowledging, but the current form is undeniable.

Dromas rates third in the field at 59.35 and has placed in both of the most recent races — recent form is trending the right way. Two wins and 10 in-the-money finishes from 18 dirt starts show a horse with legitimate dirt ability at this level. The concern is a recent race speed figure that ranked eighth in the field, which suggests Dromas may need a pace scenario to set up favorably. At 6/1, it's a reasonable show play with a horse coming into form.

North Lake Kate rates second at 80.19 and also received a claiming price drop from $10,000 to $5,000 — a double dose of class relief paired with the second-best rating in the field. Recent race speed ranks second at 12.85 seconds per furlong. The concern is a 0-for-2 record at Delta Downs specifically, which is a legitimate local bias question. At 9/2 on the morning line, the rating justifies the investment as a place pick.

C Note Gia rates third at 75.67 and brings the top workout figure in the field at 12.70 seconds per furlong — a meaningful positive for a maiden. The last two races resulted in in-the-money finishes, which is recent momentum. The concerns are worth noting: only 1 placement in 5 sprint races and 2 in 8 dirt starts suggest a horse that has been competitive but hasn't quite broken through. At 3/1, the show price is modest, but the workout and recent form make it a reasonable exotics inclusion.