Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 23, 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 Bitsy Perfectmatch 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 One Line Ruler 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Mrs. Necaise 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Anslie’s Gumdrop 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Everylittlesingh 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Real Deal Ryan 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Kappa Hill 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Clearsugar 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lucky Gem 5.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Wosiemaks 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Fret No More 12.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Guillotine 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Reese’s World 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Kisses for Cooper 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Perfect Deal 3.50 5.6 11-1
8 8 Real Silk 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Take It to Court 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Norwich 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Toscano 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Battleoflexington 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 River Ridge 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Cloud Forest 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Max Is G Money 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Concentration 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Gorostieta’s Love 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Contemplation 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Baltimore Heart 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Just a Coed 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Low Key 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 J Bear Beach 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Catchyalater 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Mostly Mischief 2.50 6.2 12-1
5 5 Heavenly Sunset 3.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 Chaching Chaching 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Aviso 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Manage Xpectations 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Eyes On Italy 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Ahamo 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Lolo’s Girl 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Reimagine 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 McKinzie Magic 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Toda Gaga 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Freeburn 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sweet Darlin 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Classy Judy G 2.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 She Has It All 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Wupkar 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Blessed Assurance 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Custom Design 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Royal O’Haigain 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Like This 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wise Verdict 6.00 2.5 5-1
14 14 Heza Pickle 6.00 3.4 6-1
16 16 Peso Pesado 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 American Dollars 12.00 5.6 11-1
13 13 Joey’s Lightening 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Cypress Gold 12.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Knockalittlelouder 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Deer Crossing 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Moment of Stardom 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cheatin Charlie 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Wicked Secret 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Mysterious Spirit 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bons Temps Roule 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 House Bourbon 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Ells 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gotmy Mo Jo Workin 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Creole Charlie 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Sammy Danseur Jr. 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Hard Four 20.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Hooray Austin 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Handsome Harold 3.50 2.9 5-1
10 10 Cigar Van 10.00 3 6-1
12 12 Bouldering 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 Mucho Marvin 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Zion 30.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Charli Michael 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Chad’s Flash 20.00 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.