Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 26, 2024

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
7 7 Whiskey and Easy 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Izeondec 2.00 2 4-1
3 3 Come On Come On 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Fabled Ruler 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Vortex 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Offshore Tithe 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Point At You 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jocelyn 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Emmy’s Honor 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Pink Lady Lu Sha 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Miss Pearl Hart 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Quart High 8.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Maylen 5.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Wild Magic 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vodka Martini 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Captivated Drama 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Chi Town Hustler 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Indulge 3.50 4.5 9-1
4 4 Startonahighnote 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Julia’s Warrior 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Unanimously 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Oak Hill Solution 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Knockalittlelouder 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Bayou Jam 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 And Fifty 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Arctic Rose 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Guitartuition Plzz 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Afleet Ascent 1.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Charlie G 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Onerollofthedice 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bali Dreamin 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Choctaw Bingo 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Splenda Gail 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Brewhouse 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Take Charge Woman 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Sally’s Suprise 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I Don’t Venmo 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Viking Legacy 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Cocal 20.00 3.8 7-1
13 13 American Dollars 4.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Rising Koto Star 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Catchin Drama 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Tactical Vision 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Meckes Priority 30.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Infinitesimal 12.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Single Shot 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Ole Stud Muffin 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sonya Knows Better 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Tonteria 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Michelles Lil Star 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Beleout 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Free Drop Maddy 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Lake Marie 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Spirited Beauty 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Snowball 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sumitup 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mya’s Halo 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Pennick 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 True Princess 20.00 2 4-1
2 2 Cabo Cowgirl 20.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Twirl Around 3.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Brunch Punch 5.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Regal Rumor 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Answer the Call 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Foxxy Cleopatra 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Fleet Frost 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cana Gris 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Gigi’s Luv 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Sweet Guitar 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Fist City 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Eve Eve 5.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Aurora Australis 15.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Chapellete 3.50 8.2 16-1
4 4 Giant Tude 8.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Costa Lady 20.00 9 17-1

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.