Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 26, 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
1 1 Order Up 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Risky Priority 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Wise Anchor 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Drewmazing 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Dixie Street 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Veterans Day 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 El Deal Me Aces 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chi Town Hustler 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mark the Moose 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Reckless Ransom 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Prince James 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Paddy’s House 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 B W P Spirit 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Mon Ami Fuzzie 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mirth ‘n Merriment 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Berlaine 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Start Singing 10.00 2 4-1
9 9 Differently 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Xcaret 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Pat Hand Girl 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 April’s Gem 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Gastown 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Pasta Salad Rhonda 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Luminous Flight 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Classic Moment 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Captain Cool 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Larry the Poet 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 God Guns N Guts 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Over Calendared 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Backfire 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mackadoo 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Porches 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bigfoot Sighting 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 All Rizz 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Not Behavin 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Tensas Camp Road 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Our Sliceof Heaven 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Act Your Wage 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Don’tcallmepatsy 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Drewsilla 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Copper Moon 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Saved by Grace 3.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Sue’s Little Zing 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Sikara Sikara 3.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Agami 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Visionista 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Interlude 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Jungle Law 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Drobny 12.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Stradivarian 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Divine Empire 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Constitutionreview 12.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Brilliant Call 6.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Chaste One 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Magistrate 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Reach for the Aces 50.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Storm Force 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Amentum 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sharp Strike 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Saint Eros Girl 0 0-1
Diamonds Joy 0 0-1
7 7 Saint Eros Girl 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Diamonds Joy 3.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bayshore Foxes 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Sparkle of Hope 1.80 4.4 8-1
4 4 Zoom Erin 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Seriously Sassy 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Glamorous Life 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Honey Run 10.00 8 15-1

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.