Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 24, 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
5 5 Girl Afraid 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Hannah’s Haven 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Ize Smiling 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Layla’s Song 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Copper Moon 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 She’s Jersey Tuff 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Theroanrunner 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 For Harper 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Storm Bay 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Now Yus Cant Leave 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Sweet Alyssa 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Tough Legacy 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Bag Lady 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Tango Zulu 6.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Bella Paloma 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Drilling Report 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jax Man 1.80 1.6 3-1
4 4 Throwin’ Shade 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Home Visit 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Commander Scott 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Mo Credo 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Righteous Freedom 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gordito Hermoso 6.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Misterholyroller 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Prince Perfecta 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Contraband Early 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Yockey’s Drivethru 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Temple of Peace 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Passing Judgment 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Boston Blitz 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Purrrfect Rhythm 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Tussling Charlie 12.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Catch Me T 12.00 6.6 13-1
13 13 Spirit of Dreams 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 The Speedy One 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Air It Out 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Silver Halo 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Criminal Intent 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Teen Idol 3.50 6.2 12-1
2 2 Iron Man Ira 8.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 On My Honor 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Brownstone 5.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Partyvicious 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Powerful 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bridleuptothebar 6.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Tape to Tape 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Boss’ Dialin In 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Omaha Red 3.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Saint Selby 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Officer Quigley 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Ocean of Storms 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Geaux Sugar 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Swot Analysis 1.40 1.1 2-1
5 5 Fiesty Fist 20.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Brian’s Iron Mike 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Not On Herb 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 My Pal Mattie 4.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Hooray Austin 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Autumns Strong Man 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Bertie’s Galaxy 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Custom Bobby’s 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Grunt 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Lipstick Junky S.) – Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Lipstick Junky S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Emily’s Bullet 0 0-1
3 3 Lightofmaine 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Accommodate Eva 4.00 5 9-1
1 1 Wonderrand 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Clearly a Test 3.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Emily’s Bullet 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Magnolia Avenue 4.50 6.3 12-1
6 6 Plum Wine 10.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Tommie G 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Remunzel 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Union Mist 5.00 4 7-1
11 11 Just Better 4.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Pace’s Two Sense 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Purr Factor 8.00 5 10-1
7 7 Helen’s Little Sis 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sweet Sunshine 8.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Aunt Alex 8.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Saranac Lake 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Carnane (IRE) 12.00 8.2 15-1
13 13 Annick (FR) 8.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Lady of Power 12.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Marys Wine 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Louisiana Stallion Of The Year Star Guitar S.) – Louisiana Stallion Of The Year Star Guitar S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Brittany’s Dream 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Good and Stout 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Carpis 6.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 El Dinero 3.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Court Jester 10.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Spinning Aces 4.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Rising Koto Star 30.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Bons Temps Roule 12.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Take Charge J J 8.00 9 17-1
8 8 House Bourbon 20.00 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.