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Delta Downs Picks- 2025 Louisiana Bred Premier Championship Night (Sat 2/1)

Written by: Chris Adams
Last Updated: Fri Jan 31, 2025, 13:47 PM
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The racing action from Delta Downs Racetrack on Saturday features the LA Bred Premier Night Championship Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Delta Downs Racetrack picks for the entire card!
Handicapping the Bullring
Delta Downs is a bullring track, meaning it features a smaller-than-standard six-furlong (Âľ mile) oval rather than the traditional one-mile configuration seen at major racetracks. This tight, compact layout creates sharper turns and shorter straightaways, significantly impacting race dynamics and handicapping strategies.
One key factor to consider is post position—inside posts are often advantageous, as they allow horses to save ground on the turns. Speed is also more effective at Delta Downs, as front-runners can establish early positioning and avoid traffic issues caused by the tighter turns. Horses that struggle with turn acceleration may find themselves losing ground quickly.
Additionally, horses shipping in from larger tracks may not perform as expected due to the tighter turns and faster race flow. Past success at similar bullring tracks, such as Charles Town, can be a positive sign.
Bettors should also pay close attention to local trainers and jockeys who are familiar with the track’s quirks, as experience at Delta Downs can be a significant advantage.
Full Card Analysis

Delta Downs Picks- 2025 LA Bred Premier Championship
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Delta Downs Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 4:50 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $43k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners
- #2 SHE’S A BANDIT (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 LIAM’S MIST (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #6 DEAL WITH IT (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #9 PLATINUMUS MAXIMUS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 9
Delta Downs Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 5:18 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Starlet Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners
- #6 SECRET FAITH (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 BLUE FIRE (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #4 SHE’S MAGNIFICENT (5-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
- #2 CLEARLY CREDO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 2
Delta Downs Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 5:46 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter Stakes $50k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners

Longshot Play of the Day
- #2 ADIEU ACES (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 CAJUN EDDIE (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 HARDLY ABLE (5-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 COPTER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 1
Delta Downs Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 6:14 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Ladies Starter Stakes $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners
- #9 FRONT AND SILVER (7-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 STEPHANIE’S MARIA (5-2): Contender. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 GYPSYROSELEE (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #2 FORT POLK (10-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 7 – 2
Delta Downs Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 6:42 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Gentlemen Starter Stakes $60k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners
- #6 ALLNIGHT MOONLIGHT (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on a 92 speed rating, among the best in the group.
- #7 SARAH’S VISION (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #8 PACIFICISLANDTIME (4-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
- #2 GRUNT (10-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 8 – 2
Delta Downs Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 7:10 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Distaff Stakes $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners
- #7 CLEARLY A TEST (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 CERTIFIED GEM (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 MISS PRIORITY (9-2): Contender. Likely to maintain stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #2 WONDERRAND (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 2
Delta Downs Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 8:34 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Sprint Stakes $100k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners

Best Bet of the Card
- #3 GEAUX SUGAR (7-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 BRON AND BROW (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 HE’S JUST LUCKY (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #10 BRIAN’S IRON MIKE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow but not completely hopeless.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 10
Delta Downs Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 9:02 PM CT; LA Bred Premier Night Championship Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners
- #7 TOUCHUPONASTAR (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 SAINT GABRIEL (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #5 TDZSHININLUCKYSTAR (20-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #1 EL DINERO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 1
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Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
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