Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 8, 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 Sharper Gal 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Shipman 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Miss Maximus 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 She’s Inthearmynow 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Day for the Gray 4.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Shelley’s Money 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Carambaso 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shoot the Nickel 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Allied Commander 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Mr. Wallbanger 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Thrilla 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Towner Too 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Our Favorite Son 3.50 4 8-1
5 5 Otter Creek 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Platinum Minit 0 0-1
In B. J.’s Honor 0 0-1
5 5 Jet Rocket 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Undercover Girl 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Apriority Catch 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Platinum Minit 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Sweet Alexis 4.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 In B. J.’s Honor 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Jus Press Star 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 Grabiq 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Out too Late (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 From Scratch 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 La Nina Dorada 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Twirling Good Time 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 La Foret 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Aztec Empress 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Beads 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Problematica 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Twirl Around 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Unhidden Gem (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Towering Storm 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Will Take It 1.20 1.5 3-1
1 1 Scat Free 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Glen Airy 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Uxmal 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 National Eclipse 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Bricklayer 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Call Me Andy 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Banned for Life 2.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Ludwig 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Recker Point 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Petcoff 3.50 5.4 10-1
10 10 Gunner Bay 3.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Swift as I Am 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Gilded Ruler 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Felix 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Demolition Duke 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Boltage 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chases Magic 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Flame Rock Fire 8.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Darioush 3.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Soco and Lime 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 This Is Your Time 8.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Into Thin Air 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Beechmont 5.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Fire in My Sul 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allen Black Cat Lacombe Memorial S.) – Allen Black Cat Lacombe Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Play With Fire 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Orient 8.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Aterradora (IRE) 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Merry and Bright 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Fionn 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Love and Poetry 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Exclusive Star 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Liam’s Mist 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clearly Credo 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Well Accustomed 15.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Fast Flame 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Baytown Boujee 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Bayou Chick 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Bella Sorella 30.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Tdz Dancinlilslew 8.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Precious Money 8.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Graceful Star 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 La Palabra 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bet Towinit 40.00 SCRATCH
7 7 C C Short Drive 6.00 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.