Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 12, 2025

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 Im Singled Up 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Foreign Tourist 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Trouble With Sugar 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Salomeinthehoop 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Prize Debate 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Requestforproposal 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 I Dont Know Either 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Awree 0 0-1
5 5 About to Set Sail 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jus Evelyn 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Onehellofabirthday 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Awree 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Delightful Halo 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Jus Makes Cents 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Pretty Prairie 1.20 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Corman 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Innova 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 I Got Game 1.80 1.7 3-1
4 4 Contrabandist 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Cabo Mischief 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Just Keep Looking 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Derek’s Law 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lulu’s Magic 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tap Galore 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Runtolive 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Radiant Rebel 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 C C Senora 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Talkabout 12.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Grace and Mercy 8.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Classic Deal 10.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 My Royal Princess 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fully Volatile 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Valley of Fire 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Fast Beach 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Miracle On Central 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Its Paladin Time 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Come On Pop 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 All Rizz 15.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Not Behavin 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Storm the Streets 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 War Tourist 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Front and Silver 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Mo Smoking 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Broadway Pearl 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Mia Antonia 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Country Belle 5.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Smart Izzy 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Overanalytical 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Warrior Richard 2.50 1.3 3-1
11 11 Karlwithanarl 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Tres Soles 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Agent Creed 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Breaking Alone 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Scat Free 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Risk Manager 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Write Off Jerry 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Thick as Thieves 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Baltimore Heart 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Hard Four 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bankroll 12.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Cheatin Charlie 4.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Mucho Marvin 4.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Half Magic 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Lil Woadie 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Gold Punch 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Pepper Jack 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Charli Michael 3.50 SCRATCH

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.