Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 9, 2020

January 9, 2020 Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks.


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Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lookin Back At It 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Guestar 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 Wasnt Joking 3.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Honduras Girl 4.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bobbies Reason 3.50 5.9 11-1
8 8 Interslew 6.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 My Half 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Bulletsandbourbon 8.00 7.7 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 J Rob 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Rancho Bargo 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 3 Lafitte’s Fleet 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 5 Strength 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 4 Soar Like an Eagle 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Suvorov’s Hero 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Conquistador Show 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 3 Strut the Ring 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 4 Victor Lounge (IRE) 4.50 4.2 8-1
11 10 Round Hill 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Frost Or Frippery 3.50 5.4 10-1
4 2 Resilient Rick 4.50 5.9 11-1
2 9 Cadet Captain 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 7 Moonlight Mischief 20.00 7 13-1
7 5 Briar Jumper 8.00 7 13-1
8 6 Tito Tonight 20.00 7.1 13-1
10 8 Mr. Papillon 12.00 8 15-1
12 11 Silent Cry 20.00 9.7 18-1
1A 14 Overzealous 3.50 SCRATCH
2B 13 Fleetway 15.00 SCRATCH
3 1 Big Bobby Brown 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Stella’s Surprise 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Jackie Ems Pal 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 3 Beadsinthetrees 4.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Cohenscollegefund 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 1 Cherry Twist 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 4 Jaded Rose 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Kentucky Steal 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 2 Peggys Ouest 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Carson’s Prospect 8.00 8.5 16-1
1A 8 Andthebandplayedon 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Razeena 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Zurlin 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Champagne Diet 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Daddymademedoit 4.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 She’s Got Moves 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Worlds Apart 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Winning Walk 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Allonge 6.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Nuttin But Runnin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Orange 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Trumpi 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 El Rubio 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Sumner 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Over Funded 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 8 Grand Marais 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 9 Bear Trappe 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Smithwick 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Menewa 20.00 8.7 16-1
1A 11 Reigning Warrior 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Honor Mission 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Lake Local 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 3 Dance Rhythms 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Novo Azul 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 4 She’s All Skeet 4.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Sensible Myth 6.00 5.1 10-1
8 7 Holiday Time 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 6 Miss Bigly 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 8 Grey Seal 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Quick Quick Quick 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vomba 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 6 La Femme Royale 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 1 Miss Imperial 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 3 Miz Shelton 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 2 Diamondcoat 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 5 Somewhere 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 4 Beautiful Tale 10.00 5.6 10-1
1A 7 Court Surprise 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 2 War Ballad 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vacation Lover 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lookin High 3.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 Reach the Moon 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Alexander Hamilton 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Ekaterinoslav 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Botswana Taps 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Zachry 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Hurricane Dancer 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Ballyhack 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Mister Strange 30.00 7.2 14-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sovol 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Pure Valor 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Balance Due 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Alma Derby 4.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Swinging Galaxy 4.50 4.4 8-1
9 9 La Beauty 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Royal Galaxy 4.50 5.2 10-1
8 8 Classical Dubai 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Mira 20.00 7.6 14-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.