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Delta Downs — November 12, 2026 Quick Reference
Fast track, mild conditions, 62°F at post. Speed favors inside-to-mid posts in sprints; routes play more evenly. Post times begin 5:40 PM Central.
Race 1 — 1430f | Maiden Claiming $32,000
True Fire (3) is the top selection with tactical speed from a clean post. Excusemelady's (5) and Anna K (8) are the main alternatives. Endurant (4) is worth a spot in trifecta coverage at 8-1.
Race 2 — 1100f | Allowance $37,000
Fulla Wicked Sugar (5) gets the nod from the middle of the gate in the best-purse sprint. Brisa Veloz (7) is a legitimate co-favorite to key underneath, with Sassi Idol (4) rounding out the exotics. Papas Lady (1) at 8-1 from the rail merits a small inclusion.
Race 3 — 1760f | Maiden Special Weight $43,000
Ocean's Appeal (3) is the top choice in the highest-purse race, with Melancon's singular focus on this mount a strong positive angle. Gem Sauce (4) is a true co-equal alternative as the barn's preferred runner. Box both in the exacta; use Brown's Harmony (2) and Esken For Sarah (6) in trifecta positions.
Race 4 — 1430f | Claiming $4,000
Luv To Win (2) is the straightforward favorite at this bottom-level claimer. Julia's Warrior (4) and Scallywag (1) are the main alternatives, with the Gonzalez two-entry angle on Scallywag (1) worth monitoring at post time. Avoid win singles here; focus on small trifectas.
Race 5 — 1100f | Maiden Claiming $25,000
Donegal Now (8) is the clear top selection as the barn's primary runner. H Q Wilson (7) and Shred It Up (4) are the main alternatives, with Shred It Up (4) holding a post position edge in the ten-horse field. Carry The Flag (10) at 6-1 is the value inclusion in trifectas.
Race 6 — 1430f | Claiming $10,000
Go Get Trae (1) is the best win single of the card — rail post, six-horse field, and a clean trip setup. C F Spunie Style (4) is the logical alternative at 3-1, with Steel Argument (5) rounding out the exotics. Analitico (2) at 6-1 is the live upset play.
Race 7 — 1650f | Claiming $15,000
Time To Party (8) is the top selection in the premier route, able to settle cleanly from the outside in a measured pace scenario. Caught Off Guard (5) and Underhill's Tab (2) are the co-secondary plays, with Ambridge (7) at 5-1 worth including in trifectas. Monitor the Cano two-entry dynamic between Mr. Faversham (3) and Freddie By A Nose (6) at post time.
Race 8 — 1100f | Maiden Claiming $5,000
Dragon Navy (1) is the value play of the closer — rail post at 4-1 in a twelve-horse sprint gives a structural edge over wide-drawn morning line favorite Spicy Mustard (10). Run The Street (3) is the other inside speed threat to include. Gabbys Wings (6), Flora Bound (8), and She's Wild Again (9) round out trifecta coverage.
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