Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 27, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Contraband Early 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 House Bourbon 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Temple of Peace 12.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Purrrfect Rhythm 12.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Bradfield Baby 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Yockey’s Drivethru 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Back Bayou 4.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Passing Judgment 15.00 5.6 11-1
14 14 Spirit of Dreams 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Boston Blitz 12.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Righteous Freedom 3.50 8.3 16-1
6 6 Chaste One 20.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Battalion Strike 6.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Sunny Sassicaia 4.50 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Go Captain 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Evan On Earth 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Gun Party 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Successful Run 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Devilsgotacause 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Just a Touch 2.50 5.9 11-1
3 3 Silver Halo 5.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Capital Connection 6.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Magical Mojo 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Just Passing Thru 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mary Jack 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 It’sfiftyshadetime 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Dre Me Less 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Stack Shack 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Quinn Murphy 4.50 6.1 12-1
11 11 Coinmaker 10.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Skykat 4.50 8.8 17-1
14 14 Good Mongolia 10.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Cave Creek 20.00 11 21-1
6 6 Angel of Verdun 20.00 11.3 21-1
3 3 Faded Memories 20.00 12.5 24-1
12 12 Broadway Pearl 12.00 13.4 25-1
10 10 She’s a Big Star 12.00 13.6 26-1
15 15 Miss Tulsa 4.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Saint Selby 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Powerful 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Gun Pilot 2.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Captain Cool 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Omaha Red 3.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Missed the Boat 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Lagoon 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Boss’ Dialin In 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Ariel 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Allegrodimolto 20.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Share the Blessing 15.00 2 4-1
3 3 Jam’s Paper Moon 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Ragtime Lady 8.00 3.4 7-1
11 11 Joyful Image 8.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Just Better 4.50 7.3 14-1
12 12 Controlled Temper 10.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Without Cause 5.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Ms Quality Control 3.50 9.8 18-1
6 6 Lucky Speech 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Star Anise 20.00 11.8 22-1
13 13 Greyhound Station 10.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Happy Charger 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Foxfire 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Notable Queen 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Roxy’s Ball 3.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Not Today Geegee 4.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Song Bridge 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Miss Golden Penny 8.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Imma Madi Tue 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mazing Mark 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Brigade Commander 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Sunday Breeze 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Pyrenees 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fromanothamutha 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Bright Spark 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Smooth Colliery 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sir Overanalyze 30.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 War Count 4.50 4.2 8-1
12 12 Unwanted Intruder 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Steal It Back 10.00 9.7 18-1
6 6 Fort Bonz 12.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Payoff Cycle 4.50 10.4 20-1
15 15 Flashy Premo 8.00 10.7 20-1
8 8 Zong Tough 4.50 10.9 21-1
14 14 Cherokee Takeover 4.50 11.1 21-1
13 13 Senator Con 20.00 11.5 22-1
9 9 Juju Nineteen 20.00 12.1 23-1
4 4 Greeley Went West 20.00 12.9 24-1
3 3 Gallant Star 4.00 13.6 26-1
10 10 Tsuris 15.00 14.9 28-1
16 16 Gottatakehimto 20.00 16 30-1

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.