Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 14, 2023

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
5 5 Honeysuckledelight 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 B B Gun Bullseye 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Easy Aces 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Anslie’s Gumdrop 5.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 My Royal Princess 12.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Grace’s Vision 12.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Bless d’South 12.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Sadie’s Port 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Arklahoma Soul 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Copper Moon 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Sweet Slew 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Sweet Crystal 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Electric Sense 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sunshine Star 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Realitos 4.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Why Wait 3.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Ruby Begonia 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Sweet Vidalia 4.50 6 11-1
2 2 Just Another Win 6.00 7 13-1
7 7 Mrs. Necaise 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Z Resurrection 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Lil Dude 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 The Boss Soss 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mangum 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Stiff Drink 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Gobot 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Onamargaritaday 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Donya Know It 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 O’Babe 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ready for Change 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Quick Munny 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Misty Day 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Charriere 2.50 1 2-1
8 9 Blame Day 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 8 Margoinabubblebath 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 1 Lady Dreamer 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 5 Wait On Me 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Roll Gypsy Roll 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 2 Bella Paloma 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 4 Divina Dulce 12.00 6.4 12-1
1A 7 Smart Izzy 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Big Blue Line 3.50 1 2-1
1A 4 Captivating Moon 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 7 Treasury 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 5 Nepotism 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 6 Beaver Hat 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 2 Nelson Avenue 3.50 4.5 8-1
1 3 Job Security 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.) – Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Astute 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Oeuvre 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Violenza 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Touch of Class 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 New Boss 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Charlie T 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Eve’s Delight 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Aboukir Bay 15.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Perfect Happiness 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Charlie’s Penny 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Minute Waltz 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Tizplenty 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hazy Command 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Overanalytical 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boss’ Dialin In 1.60 1.2 2-1
1 1 Cloud Without Rein 4.50 1.3 3-1
7 7 Tim Tal 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 War Room 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Little Man Can 20.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Bourbon Day 6.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 G’s Million 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Trumptastic 12.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 Trystintheniteaway 15.00 10 19-1

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.