Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 12, 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
1 1 Katies Factor 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Late Nite Lizzie 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Country Belle 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Warm Fuzzies 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Emmy’s Honor 3.00 5 10-1
4 4 Miss Nimbus 5.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Sapphire Nights 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Premium 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fortuity 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Custom Bobby’s 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 On Your Mark 3.00 5 9-1
6 6 Native Thunder 5.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Thinkaboutit 3.50 6.1 12-1
5 5 Twirling Roses 4.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 Jerry’s Eighty 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Knockalittlelouder 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Relentless Dancer 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Coach Kenny 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Charli Michael 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Schnell 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Runninginthemoney 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Scarlettsblackjack 3.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Our Freddie Mac 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pearse 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Foe 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 South Side 1.60 2.8 5-1
7 7 Dustin the Diamond 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dats True Love 12.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 El Keczal 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Boliver 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Rockall 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Finn McSorley 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sugar Hook 3.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Cathy’s Boy 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Max Is G Money 4.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Double Neat 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Kingscote 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Very Satisfactory 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Drobny 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Magical Mojo 6.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 National Eclipse 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Sharp Strike 8.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Empire’s Classic 12.00 8 15-1
13 13 Dream Cruise 12.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Banishing 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bo Cruz 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Who Took the Money 5.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Ardanwood 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Behemah Star 4.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Master Game 5.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Missed the Boat 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Velocitor 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Baba Voss 3.50 1 2-1
15 15 Unanimously 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Dazzlemesilver 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Dapper Dude 12.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Solid Country Gold 8.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Missionaire 4.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Maasai Warrior 12.00 9 17-1
11 11 Hard Rye Guy 12.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Calicoco 4.50 10.4 20-1
10 10 Pike Place 8.00 10.6 20-1
4 4 Shady McGee (IRE) 12.00 11.2 21-1
13 13 Freddy J 4.50 13.5 26-1
16 16 Fromanothamutha 3.50 13.7 26-1
14 14 Luna Vieja 4.00 14.2 27-1
1 1 Coaches Meeting 12.00 15.9 30-1
12 12 Faith Runner 15.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bates Court 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cajun Connection 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Chad’s Flash 4.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Gypsy’s Soulmate 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Buck Doll Taylor 3.50 5 9-1
7 7 Scoring Drive 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mysterious Spirit 6.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Main Dude 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Putthehammerdown 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.