Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 28, 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 Family Creed 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Magic Monday 8.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Rammer Jammer 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mister Muldoon 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Love a Fighter 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Chad’s Flash 5.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Charlie’s Creed 4.50 6.6 13-1
5 5 El Mic Tiesun 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Charco 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Buck Doll Taylor 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Sono 3.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Holiday Diamond 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Joey’s Game 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Real Action 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 El Deal Me Aces 4.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 F T W Slam 6.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Half Magic 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Upswell 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tres Chic (ARG) 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Gather the Facts 12.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Ruth of Judah 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Capella Red 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Lanetta 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Irish Molly 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Purring 6.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Imperator Furiosa 4.50 8.2 16-1
9 9 Silent Secretary (BRZ) 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Zaici 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Two Worlds 4.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Noble Pursuit 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 One Time Gem 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Meditate 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Hammerin Aamer 2.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Max Pandowdy 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Bonus Appreciation 5.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Keys Included 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Uncle Jake 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dapper Dude 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Battle Scars 4.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Doctor Nash 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Solid Country Gold 8.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Quaternion 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Devil’s Harvest 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Simple Logic 4.50 9.5 18-1
8 8 Bench 8.00 10 19-1
3 3 Hard Rye Guy 10.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Missionaire 5.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Freeburn 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bohemian Jiggles 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Bitsy Perfectmatch 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sweet Darlin 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 The Calling Stone 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Olivia G 2.50 6.4 12-1
8 8 Betty’s Song 6.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Everlyn’s Angel 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Cajun Catalina 15.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 My Royal Princess 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sivako 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Invulnerable 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Detroit City 8.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Mister Mmmmm 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 B D Valeski 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Plane Talk 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Ambivalent 3.00 7 13-1
9 9 Into the Sunrise 5.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Crew Dragon 8.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Gilcrease 5.00 9 17-1
10 10 Midnight Escape 10.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Swot Analysis 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Not On Herb 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Clear as a Bele 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Iron in the Fire 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Fiesty Fist 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Helaire 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Jax Man 15.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Brian’s Iron Mike 10.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Langs Day 6.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Mike J 3.50 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.