Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 22, 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
5 5 Sister Ella 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Custom Punch 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 The Pretty Sister 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 A Miss Deameanor 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Guitar Woman 4.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Tap Galore 3.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Country Belle 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fully Volatile 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Consecrated 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Passion Rules 1.60 3.4 6-1
4 4 Porches 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Love Pack 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Golden Ice 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kaely’s Sister 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ervadean 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Easy Red 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Harbor Springs 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Sally’s Suprise 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Sweet Shild O Mine 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jus Evelyn 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awree 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Spicy Mustard 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Jus Makes Cents 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Mallory Unbridled 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Mo Diva 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Instaspeed 20.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Perfect Dixie Lady 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Clearly Bella 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Reese’s World 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Montalcino 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Ludwig 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Legalize 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Deer District 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Vitement 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Scat Free 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Whimsically 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Positive Carry (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 High Shot 6.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Sophie’s Cruiser 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Time Stone 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Pioneer Mission 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Crank It Up 20.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Machiva 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Stellify 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Scooteria 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stovall 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Ranch Badge 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Comanche Warrior 4.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Strong Promise 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 F T W Slam 3.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Craken Jax 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Big Boo 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Steady On 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Create Trouble 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Towering Storm 12.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Smokey Mandate 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Freedom’s Way 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Eff Thirty Five 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tough Little Nut 3.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 American Hope 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Camaro Z 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Kigali 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 No White Flags 30.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Love Me Not 20.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Rising Empire 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Billy’s Got Issues 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Whole Lotta Lute 20.00 5 9-1
10 10 Starstudded Affair 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Tiverton 3.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Dapper Dude 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Corked 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Bobby Merlot 10.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Moonovermontgomery 3.50 7.9 15-1
11 11 Muntaliq 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Joeybones 15.00 10.7 20-1
5 5 Country Cut 30.00 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.