Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Delta Downs – Racing News and Analysis for August 13, 2026


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Delta Downs Handicapper Report — August 13, 2026

Gate speed dominates at Delta Downs; the horse breaking sharpest wins the vast majority of quarter horse sprints here. August heat and humidity are factors for conditioning, and a fast or good track is expected. Inside posts hold a slight edge in longer sprints (550f, 770f); post position is essentially irrelevant at 220f and 250f.

Race 1 — 550f | Clm 7500n3l

Cm Heart Of An Eagle (2) is the clear top selection as the 1-to-1 morning line favorite with ideal post position for the distance. Cherry Cola Bling (1) at 4-to-1 and Ah Mr Majesstic (3) at 4-to-1 are the logical exacta and trifecta complements. Jl Blue Is Flashing (5) at 6-to-1 is worth a small exotic inclusion at a workable price.

Race 2 — 770f | Md Sp Wt

San Lorenzo Dream (4) tops the field at 2-to-1 with an ideal post draw for the card's longest race. Meantothebone Eagle (1) at 5-to-1 is the best value play on the first half of the card as the natural pace-setter from the rail. Jess A Sunny Piloto (7) at 3-to-1 is the recommended straight win bet of the early card, offering genuine return at a fair price in a distance that can produce upsets.

Race 3 — 350f | Md Sp Wt

Margarita Tlc (7) is the 1-to-1 dominant morning line choice and the horse to beat in this pure gate-speed test. Jla Time To Shine (5) at 4-to-1 and Amys Game Changer (1) at 4-to-1 are legitimate secondary threats worth boxing in exactas. Bt Icastilmakecheyne (2) at 6-to-1 is a fair exotic inclusion from a clean post.

Race 4 — 550f | Clm 7500n2l

Diamond In The Ruff (6) at 2-to-1 is the top selection with a comfortable mid-outside draw in an eight-horse field. Hamlet On The Move (4) at 3-to-1 is the primary challenger and a strong exacta reverse partner. Cj Vodka Money Pop (8) at 5-to-1 and See My Magic (2) at 6-to-1 round out the trifecta coverage.

Race 5 — 350f | Clm 7500n2l

She Aint Jivin (6) at 2-to-1 is the top selection in a ten-horse gate-speed scramble from an ideal mid-field post. Trash Talkn (4) at 5-to-1 is the best secondary play with a clean post draw and capable connections. Tm Grand Dynasty (10) at 4-to-1 and Macho Man For Cos (8) at 6-to-1 complete the recommended trifecta structure.

Race 6 — 220f | Alw 24000n2l

Apollitical Chill (9) at 3-to-1 tops the card's feature race as the morning line choice with proven gate credentials. Shezafasfreighttrain (4) at 4-to-1 is a strong exacta partner from the most neutral post in the field. Tdz Jesflyhigher (7) at 5-to-1 is the best individual value play on the entire card — a legitimate contender at a fair price in the highest-purse race of the evening.

Race 7 — 300f | Clm 50000n2l

Sheza Sneakin Bayou (10) at 2-to-1 is the morning line choice despite the outside draw, suggesting elite gate speed that overcomes post position. Rl Prize Shadow (6) at 4-to-1 is the top secondary from a textbook mid-field post, and Lazarus (7) at 5-to-1 is the most interesting price play in the race. Im Leaving (1) at 6-to-1 offers rail value as a trifecta inclusion.

Race 8 — 250f | Md 25000

Rf Rampaging Blood (2) at 2-to-1 leads three co-favorites from a strong inside draw to close the card. Rc Too (5) at 4-to-1 and Windstreame (7) at 4-to-1 are legitimate threats worth boxing in exactas with the top choice. Apollitcal Tequila (6) at 8-to-1 is the recommended trifecta addition given strong trainer and jockey connections to close the night.

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