Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 21, 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 Mamba Out 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eagle Express 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Honor His Half 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Rumpus 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Sharper Gal 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Ruby the Destroyer 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 No Cost 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Scooteria 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Twofexusnexus 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Munnings Catsle 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Oak Hill Lg 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Catalina Day 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Tonteria 8.00 7 13-1
3 3 Bet On Bobby 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Certified Gem 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gypsan 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Miss Kennedy 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Talksalot 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 In Your Life 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lily’s Creed 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Roll Gypsy Roll 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Bella Carmelina 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gorilla Trek 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Skipper’s Pride 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Mailman Money 4.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Justice Once 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Contemplation 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Pico d’Oro 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Deccan Prince (IRE) 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Now and Later 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Heat Lightning 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Hawks Creek 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Dick Best 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 El Maximo 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Prince Day 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Penei 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Texas Splurge 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Titanium Man 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Max S 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Gold Gunner 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Roar of Silence 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Desert Glow 3.50 1.4 3-1
14 14 Miss Harmonic 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Rosie’s Angus 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 April’s Gem 6.00 3.3 6-1
13 13 Rock Star Doctor 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Serene Kathleen 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Im Singled Up 12.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 All About Me 12.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Midnight Blaze 12.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Blueberry Eyes 20.00 14 26-1
7 7 Xcaret 20.00 14 26-1
12 12 Irish Kitten 20.00 14 26-1
3 3 Start Singing 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial S.) – Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Little Miss Curlin 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Liteupthenite 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Swampy 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 El Sunshine 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Allons Betta Lee 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Wickedwithbourbon 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Summers With Sonya 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 On the Horizon 12.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Fly Strong 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nelson’s Penny 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Al Muheerah 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Acquazurra 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Stress Test 6.00 2.9 5-1
14 14 Spring in Paris 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 My Blue Line (GB) 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Wooten Warrior (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Spare Me 10.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Bugs Malone 10.00 6.6 13-1
16 16 Lady Blast 10.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 More Sweeter 12.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Mothertwotheblues 15.00 11.3 21-1
2 2 Fregata 15.00 11.3 21-1
1 1 Hidden Map 20.00 16 30-1
13 13 Raging Current 20.00 16 30-1
15 15 Stellar Knickie 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mister Banderas 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Free Scrim 5.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Shot Gun Shack 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Musical Band 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 My Man Brandon 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Rescue Squad 10.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Remi 10.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Cajun Moviestar 12.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Romeo Spikes 12.00 8.4 16-1
14 14 Such a Pickle 12.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Who Is Chief 15.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 Bayou Time 15.00 10.9 21-1
15 15 Jayne’s Rockstar 20.00 15 28-1
13 13 Bob’s Channel 20.00 15 28-1
8 8 Warrior Rouxgaroux 20.00 15 28-1

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.