Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 22, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mount Kenya 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Fieldstone 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Path to Success 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Seeking Splendor 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Flat Out American 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sergeant Reckless 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Grey Beauty 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Macee 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Sweet Vidalia 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 La Feme Jolie 5.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Miss Priority 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Why Wait 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sunshine Star 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Eagleoverthemoon 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Clarestown 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Solid Country Gold 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Keepcalmcarryon 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Cartier Cat 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 He’s Got This 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Uncle Nick 6.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Texas Bluebonnet 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 What Can I Say 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Realitos 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Cced for Steph 4.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 Dorgenois 3.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Copper Moon 6.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Aspirational 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Dolly’s Guitar 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 A Runnin Afleet 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Strobe 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Higher Standard 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Coltonator 5.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Surfer Dude 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Omaha Red 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Jack Bob and Larry 3.50 1 2-1
5 6 Wrongwayhighway 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 8 Home Visit 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 7 Kahaal 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 4 Blue Cheese 4.00 5.4 10-1
4 5 Two B 4.50 5.9 11-1
1 2 Forty Three 2.50 6.7 13-1
1A 3 Kingofbrokenhearts 2.50 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Like This 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 I Don’t Venmo 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 1 My Lil Dude 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 9 Cajun Crazy 6.00 2.7 5-1
1A 8 Cajun Connection 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 2 Main Dude 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Owen the Ice Man 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Snakebit 8.00 SCRATCH
1 3 Kajun Karma 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ain’t Broke 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Waywardness 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 One Time Mo 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Just Passing Thru 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Judy’s Way 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Marina’s Gold 4.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Free Love 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Gimme Candy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bali Dove (FR) 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Please Be Kind 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 One More Laugh 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Terranova 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Rose Palace 4.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Charmonte 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Non Violence 4.50 6 11-1
6 6 Sweetasbaily 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Blame the Toll 10.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Mytown Myrules 5.00 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.