Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Malibu S S 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Tee Burns 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Gormleys Got Game 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Millard’s Smile 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Classic King 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sermononthemount 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mishko 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Cap Rock Miner 2.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 The Gray Blur 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 East Lex 10.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Color Fast 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Muscadine 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Trader Price 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Check Me Out 2.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Lil Woadie 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Heza Sexy Zong 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Silver Chalice 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Party Little Boy 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Custom Prayer 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tyler’s Sensation 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Binding Agreement 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hooray Austin 1.40 2 4-1
2 2 Win Ya Win 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 G’wildcat 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Scarlettsblackjack 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Golden Palace 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dust Em 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Warrant 0.80 1.3 2-1
3 3 Cash Logistics 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Rightandjust 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mailman Money 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zippin Gigi 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Underhill’s Tab 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Twirling Roses 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Boyfriend Material 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Minnesota Ready 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Greys the Boy 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Badgeball 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Perrins 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Northernreflection 4.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Scoring Drive 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Single Shot 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mo Credo 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Coffee County 4.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Oneforvivi 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Courtman 8.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Western Star 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Ole Stud Muffin 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Easy Runner 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 8 Play Mo 4.00 1 2-1
2 1 Drilling Report 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 7 Bind Faith 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Blue Cheese 3.00 4 8-1
5 6 Drewhustle 5.00 4.2 8-1
1 3 Smarty Alex 3.50 4.4 8-1
3 2 Oak Hill Solution 12.00 5.7 11-1
1A 5 Everlovinghand 3.50 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.