Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 3, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Flower Cat 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mischief’s Machine 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sailor Chow 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Shut Up Man 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Scooteranddabigman 3.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Mark the Moose 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Foolish Steve 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 War Ron 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Runninginthemoney 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Field of Vision 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Bayou Jam 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Schnell 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Coach Kenny 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Unanimously 3.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Arctic Rose 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 Flashy Premo 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Because the Night 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Athens Moon 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Billy’s Got Issues 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Liquid Addiction (IRE) 15.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Under Surveillance 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Gluckstadt 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Mauritius 4.50 7 13-1
12 12 Three Gold Pieces 15.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Mr Midway 20.00 10.5 20-1
1 1 Lookin At Betty 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Sergeant Reckless 20.00 11.6 22-1
9 9 Little Rocky 12.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Laughinalltheway 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Midnight Raid 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Single Ruler 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 Bright Spark 2.50 5.5 10-1
7 7 What’s Up Doc 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Gilded Craken 8.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Kolomio 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Lady Aberdeen 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lyrical Pardon 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Martynas’ Joy 4.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Affection 6.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Star Anise 8.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Mrs. Katz 6.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Velvet Kisses 12.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Wine and Waves 4.50 9 17-1
1 1 Kimber Spice 8.00 9 17-1
7 7 She a Baddie 10.00 9.4 18-1
13 13 Collier 30.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Share the Blessing 20.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Myiyla 5.00 12.3 23-1
4 4 Marys Wine 8.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grand Love 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Coexist 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sweet Shild O Mine 4.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Tipsy Tammy 1.40 4.1 8-1
4 4 Thisoneisforyou 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Huntleigh 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Broken Hearts Bay 15.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Wupkar 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Hayunevano 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 De’ Ans Eighty 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Catskill Humor 10.00 2 4-1
9 9 Truly Grateful 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Numero Seis 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Empires Princess 20.00 6.7 13-1
13 13 Neutralize 12.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Classic Performer 6.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Miss River Rat 12.00 9 17-1
7 7 Fast Lani 12.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Port Townsend 3.50 11.3 21-1
4 4 Royal Flower 6.00 12.1 23-1
2 2 The Great Maybe 6.00 12.2 23-1
5 5 Box of Pictures 12.00 12.6 24-1
10 10 Firing Bullets 10.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bet On Bourbon 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Isolation 4.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Dolly’s Guitar 4.50 1.9 3-1
10 10 Bind On Earth 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 New Year’s Party 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 A Runnin Afleet 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Miss Charlie Gras 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Galaxy Thirtysix 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Alexaplayborntorun 6.00 8 15-1
8 8 Sienna Breeze 12.00 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.