Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 17, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hardly Able 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Macho Beanie 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Kajun Karma 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Charco 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Copter 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Like This 4.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Ranch Badge 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Doctored Deal 4.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 George Allen 5.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Star Redemption 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 The Reds 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Point Proven 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Agent Creed 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Big Dreaming 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Crew Dragon 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Swing Shift 30.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Freedom’s Way 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sailing Solo 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Kentucky Ghost 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Colosseo 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Verbal 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Wonderful Justice (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Deccan Prince (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Nash 0 0-1
3 3 Nash 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Tuscan Sky 3.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Hawks Creek 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Ethan Energy 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Count Dracula 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Moonlight 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Mind Bolt 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Wish Carefully 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Benji Star 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Hennessy Wild 30.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Saint Gabriel 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Alvarado Cat 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Vega Star 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Causeway Benny 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Nopenottonight 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Achromedoutcat 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 He’s Just Lucky 4.50 6 11-1
12 12 Kev Man 50.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Leroux 6.00 7.6 14-1
16 16 Captivating Star 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Titanium Deal 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Chad’s Flashy Ways 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 The Speedy One 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Liuzza 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Standoutsensation 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Cora’s Legacy 15.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Our Pretty Woman 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Ms Quality Control 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Noriskit Nobiscuit 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Splash Master 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Sistina Chapel 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beelieve Her 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Torrey Street 15.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Harbor Springs 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Stylish Sue 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Plum Tricky 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Gourmet 4.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 I Am Beautiful 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Electrifying Mojo 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Quality Credit 3.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Absolute Miracle 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 La La Rose 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Higgins Boat 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Discreet Mischief 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Banned for Life 4.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Courageous Cupid 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Drip 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Mister Lincoln 8.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Devilsgotacause 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Diamond Lord 15.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Granthor 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Practical Thought 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Air It Out 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Winds of Justice 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Colonel Power S.) – Colonel Power S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Just Might 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Pirate Rick 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Ready to Pounce 30.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Silent Poet 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Went West 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Mischievous Rogue 4.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Minnesota Ready 4.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Sosua Summer 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Charging 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Django 0 0-1
1 1 Django 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Funnyflame 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 El Magnifico 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Cornishman 3.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Sweetalkingbourbon 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Antiquarian 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Justifreak 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Sabi 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Elko County 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Goldentown 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Albert M. Stall Memorial S.) – Albert M. Stall Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tryinmyheartout 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Not So Close 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ladywearsthering 20.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Spirit And Glory (IRE) 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Creative Cairo 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Fancy Martini 8.00 3 6-1
13 13 Join the Dance 8.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Swoonatra 30.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Girl Named Charlie 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Watch This Birdie 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Sultry Lass 20.00 8 15-1
10 10 Dana’s Beauty 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Flatter Me Silly 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Mineshaft S. Presented By Relyne Gi By Hagyard) – Mineshaft S. Presented By Relyne Gi By Hagyard

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Smile Happy 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Best Actor 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Red Route One 5.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Happy American 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Money Supply 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Gasoline 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Hayes Strike 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Dubyuhnell 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Notary 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Fair Grounds S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation) – Fair Grounds S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Camp Hope 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Harlan Estate 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Johny’s Fireball 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Rising Empire 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Beatbox 3.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Chasing the Crown 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Strong Quality 3.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 English Tavern 15.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Gigante 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Palazzi 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Duke of Carthania 30.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Money Supply 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Rachel Alexandra S. Presented By Fasig-tipton) – Rachel Alexandra S. Presented By Fasig-tipton

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pennick 0 0-1
6 6 V V’s Dream 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Intricate 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Alpine Princess 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Tarifa 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Perfect Shot 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Pennick 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 West Omaha 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Risen Star S.) – Risen Star S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Track Phantom 0 0-1
6 6 Real Men Violin 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Track Phantom 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Honor Marie 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Sierra Leone 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Hall of Fame 6.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Catching Freedom 5.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Moonlight 12.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Cardinale 12.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Tizzy Indy 50.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Resilience 12.00 9.6 18-1
2 2 Awesome Ruta 30.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Bee Dancer 20.00 12 23-1

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.