Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 8, 2022

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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Demon Hunter 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Ronalds Gatsby 1.20 1.7 3-1
5 5 Stone Alliance 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Theos Flew 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Friend’s Do Care 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Wild Fist 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bitsy’s Custom C 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Steal It Back 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Argybargy Buck 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 The Three Ks 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Gem of Carlos 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sneaky Allie Kat 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hoosier 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mysterious Spirit 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Main Dude 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Tucker the Grump 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Astrologysprotege 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Wishert 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kittenofthe Court 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Anita’s Vision 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Mo Bling 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cadillac Ridge 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Unified Love 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Averi Ever After 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Why Behave 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Madam Henny 3.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Abbey Lane 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Pi Yo Princess 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Medway Queen 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sassy Emma 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Sikum 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Master Game 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Arabian Prince 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Flint Ridge 3.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Flat Out American 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Holy City 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 El Durango 12.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Masquerade Ball 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Baseline Beater 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fortune 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Sir 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Phileas Fogg 4.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Single Ruler 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Step On It 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Fight’n Ready 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Bernucci 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lead Me 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Drewsilla 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lawless Times 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Classical Magnolia 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Mrs. Necaise 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Queen of the Moon 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Pickin Ana Grinnin 8.00 SCRATCH

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.