Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, December 19, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Martinized 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Battle of Will 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Smarty Alex 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Good Old Charlie 4.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Guitartuition Plzz 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Scoring Drive 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Beemster 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Counterspy 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 River Boy 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Klimtomaniac 2.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Take the Charge 3.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Co Conspirator 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Aniclude 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Overthought 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Criminal Defense 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Unorthodox 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Magazine Street 3.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Lions Not Sheep 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fine Cotton 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tales of Home 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Spiritcatcher 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lotsandlotsofgold 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Lexington Diva 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Little Fairy 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saenz 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 High Fashion Lady 5.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 She’ll Never Know 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Sweet Slew 3.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Fabulosity 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Tattered Heart 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Arklahoma Soul 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Icicles 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Titled Lady 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Sense of Heart 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Lady Dreamer 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Wait On Me 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Charriere 4.50 7 13-1
2 2 Divina Dulce 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boss’ Dialin In 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Greys the Boy 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cloud Without Rein 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Supremely 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Mask Patrol 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Yodason 6.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Ice Axe 20.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 G’s Million 8.00 8 15-1
3 3 Trystintheniteaway 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Quest for Avette 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 C’Mon Ve 5.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 I’ll Raise You 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Knockalittlelouder 4.50 3.4 6-1
13 13 Reece’s Priority 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Perfect Perigee 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lt. Bonura 3.50 4.5 8-1
6 6 Mr. Priority 10.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Loveu and Proudofu 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Gallant Star 30.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Pray Ide Sing 12.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Pepper Jack 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Semi Charmed Life 30.00 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.