Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 19, 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 Burninhunkoflove 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Release McCraken 1.80 2.1 4-1
7 7 India Ink 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Onasa 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Uncle Berley 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Peso in My Pocket 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Summer in Aiken 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Dancin With Angels 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Supremely 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 He Gots to Go 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cool Quartet 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Desoto’s War 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Mischief’s Machine 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Kentucky Peerless 3.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Fabled Ruler 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Haleys Sailor 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Max Pandowdy 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Shortlist 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Fit to Fly 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mesa Spirit 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 X J Rascal (IRE) 4.50 4.4 8-1
10 10 Prince Lancelot (GB) 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Premium 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Atras 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Fortuity 10.00 6 11-1
11 11 Cyclone Attack 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 We Miss Arlington 20.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Shut Up Man 10.00 9.7 18-1
1 1 Channel Won 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Cazadero 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Unified Report 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Musical Spell 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Saint Charles 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Appeal Denied 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Acknowledge 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hesper 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Magnolia West 12.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Josh G 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 He’s Late Again 4.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Lone Warrior 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 He’s a Fine Baby 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Gift Giver 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Star Rock Star 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ann Alee 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sandra D 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Jocasta 15.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Autism Community 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Cairo Dream 10.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Mercy Warren 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Therearenorules 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sweet Alyssa 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sabalenka 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Federalism 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Way to Be Marie 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cairo Dream 0 0-1
6 6 Our Shenanigan 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Queen Jubilee 2.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Pretty Sassy 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Love Song 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Heart’s Compass 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Ruby’s Ghost 6.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Undisputed Victory 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Gin Run 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Star Star Star 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Navarrian 2.50 3.1 6-1
14 14 Misterholyroller 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Dogwood Crossing 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Toni’s Inferno 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Southscape 8.00 6.3 12-1
15 15 Sippin On Gin 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Bob’s Channel 15.00 7.6 14-1
16 16 Regatta Bay 20.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Island Cabana 12.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Who Is Chief 30.00 10.7 20-1
8 8 Gem of a Storm 12.00 10.8 20-1
10 10 Chaste One 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Doolgaroux 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Emily’s Boy 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Cunimbus 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 California Sunset 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Whata Moon 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Play With Fire 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Anonima 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Prima Bella 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Chattanooga Crew 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Mad About Marie 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Drexel Hill 4.50 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.