Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 2, 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
Father Mark 0 0-1
1 1 Got Me a Chrysler 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Father Mark 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Lovely Sassicaia 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Pop’s Peppysteper 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Apriority Rocket 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Go Brother Go 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Going the Distance 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sacred Saint 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Princess Pom Pom 5.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Sweet Charlize 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Spectacular Force 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Aztec Empress 3.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Unified Report 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Passing Judgment 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 American Dollars 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Pepper Jack 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Tonteria 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Wicked Secret 5.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Kathlyns Phalanx 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Slick and Fast 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Captivating Star 8.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Oak Hill Lg 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Cheatin Charlie 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Peso Pesado 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Gordito Hermoso 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Perfect Star 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Keys Included 2.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Guitar Boy 3.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Path to Success 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Arrogates Spirit 4.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Spectrier 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Mau Mau 10.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Rocket Hotshot 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Don Corleone 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Bruhn 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Ouch Charlie 20.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Hard Par 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Seaville 50.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Unbridled Pleasure 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Flame Rock Fire 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Hen Hen 15.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 World Chaos 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Swaging 3.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Berkus (FR) 12.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Chaste One 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Paved in Gold 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gunner Glacken 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Carambaso 3.00 4 7-1
6 6 Face the Future 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Towner Too 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Cabo Mischief 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Shoot the Nickel 3.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Endrick 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lord I Wonder 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Zen Moment 6.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Obstreperous 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Polyrhythmic 3.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Don’t Say It 4.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Out too Late (GB) 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Jaydensqueenoharts 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Cynane 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 The Great Maybe 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Absolute Miracle 20.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Notable Queen 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 La Foret 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Garnet and Gold 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Afleet Ascent 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hard Four 4.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Hooray Austin 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Father Goose 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Creole Charlie 4.50 6.7 13-1
8 8 Mucho Marvin 5.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Lil Woadie 15.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Country Guy 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Zion 12.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 15.00 10.3 19-1
7 7 Older and Wiser 6.00 11 21-1

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.