Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 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
3 3 Emilyhasherturn 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Copper Moon 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Jaydyn Cat 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Sum Charm 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Steal Me Over 20.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Mrs. Necaise 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Taken It 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Imma Madi Tue 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lemon Sohn 0 0-1
9 9 Blue Chair Bay 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Dream Scheme 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Sand Cast 20.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 El Muheet 5.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Deep Manhattan 5.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Infinite Luck 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Street Mo 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Che (IRE) 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Ambridge 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Lemon Sohn 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Tom’s Magic 8.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Tequila n’ Salt 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kenmore West 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Aztec Gem 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Doolgaroux 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Who Is Chief 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Louisiana Wildlife 3.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 You Good 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nippy Star 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 For Love and Honor 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Mo Shiro 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Ragtime Lady 5.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Candy Bar 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Dona Illusion 4.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Ms. Lilibet 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Past Tense 10.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Hauntress 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Graceleadsushome 12.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Doesn’thurttoflirt 8.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Blue Heavenly 10.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Classic Claire 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Midsummer March 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Broadway Pearl 0 0-1
9 9 Mo Smoking 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ground Control 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Sabra Tuff 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Sue’s Little Zing 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Broadway Pearl 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Betsy’s All In 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Pat Hand Girl 10.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Smart Izzy 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Sacred Saint 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Golden Afternoon 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Blameitonbourbon 8.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Boss of All Bosses 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Fleming 8.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 States’ Rights 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Executor 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Curahee 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Clapping 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Just Keep Looking 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Look to the Cross 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Shoot the Nickel 10.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Magnolia West 20.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 He’s a Fine Baby 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pretty Capable 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Texas Cyclone 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Zoom 4.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Map of Donegal 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Chases Magic 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Sight 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Famous Highway 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Tresillian 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Hard Spun to Run 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Steady On 0 0-1
13 13 Smokey Mandate 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Realignment 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Steady On 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Berrettini 20.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Higgins Boat 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Red Road 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Recker Point 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Eff Thirty Five 6.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Gentle Soul 8.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Le Gris 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 King of the Palace 15.00 9 17-1
11 11 Runnin Munnin 20.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Righthere Rightnow 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Cascade Cruiser 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Battle Scars 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Alex Joon 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Thanksgiving Classic S.) – Thanksgiving Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Champlin 6.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Red Flag 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 The Donegal Clan 20.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Miles Ahead 10.00 3.4 7-1
10 10 Bo Cruz 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Montalcino 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Minnesota Ready 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Happy American 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bourbon Heist 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Giant Mischief 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Alvarado Cat 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nine Part 3.50 2.7 5-1
12 12 Benji Star 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Starry Eyed 10.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Yockey’s Drivethru 12.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Gem Buoy 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Givemeasecond 4.00 6 11-1
4 4 Le Monstre Rapide 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Angelic Knight 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Garfish 10.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Party At Jays 30.00 11 21-1
7 7 Petitfor 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.