Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, March 3, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dr Stricklands Ace 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Won Day 1.60 1.8 3-1
5 5 Myfriendsawinner 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Copper Moon 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Commercial Flash 6.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Sienna Breeze 4.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Don’t Blink 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Exington 10.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Betty’s Dance 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mighty Eriu (IRE) 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Miss Demanding 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Don’t Be Salty 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 I’m Mo Joke 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Red Zone 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Golden Irish 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rare Ruby 4.50 3.4 7-1
5 5 Autumn Rhythm 3.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Carson Bay 3.50 5 9-1
6 6 Black Ginger 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Max’s Redemption 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Final Half 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Seven Digits 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 The Wicked Cat 2.00 2 4-1
8 8 Yankeestrolgy 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Custom for J J 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 First Samaritan 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Higher Charge 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Queen’s Knight 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 V Cut 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 One Grand Slam 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pip Squeek 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Viv’s Wild Aces 4.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mo Smoking 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Rusty’s Sunrise 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Broadway Pearl 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Miss Target 3.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Smart Izzy 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Miss Rosie 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Delicate 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Laws of a Nation 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Violences Ohr 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Midnight Mary 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 She’s Single Again 5.00 5 9-1
9 9 Lasko Lady 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Little Bit O Storm 4.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Beamer 6.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Tartaria 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Two Timer 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smittys Cheetah 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pretty Prairie 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Tensas Bolt 4.00 3.4 7-1
11 11 Sassi Idol 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Lady Star 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Ocean Vow 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Too Spicy 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Take Too 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Littlebitofaqueen 15.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Mo Hay Baby 10.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Eskenforave and Ak 10.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Secret Rocket 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tonteria 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Jackson D 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Takeover Fiftyfour 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Nervy 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Game and Gormley 4.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Iron Moon 5.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Star Ready 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Stone Alliance 12.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Play Master 20.00 9 17-1

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.