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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 4, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Denizen 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Western Run 1.60 1.2 2-1
6 6 Suspiciously Named 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Just Nate 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Traitour 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Carc Brothers 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Prospero (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Runninginthemoney 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Creekside 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 City of Love 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Purrrfect Rhythm 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Spinning Aces 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Takeover Fiftyfour 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 You Good 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Joey’s Lightening 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Syvestar 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mo for Us 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Mika Ella Pika 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Liam’s Mist 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Hopeitsmyluckyday 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Jus Makes Cents 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Country Belle 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sienna Breeze 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Be Real 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Restore (FR) 2.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Valiant Humor 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Prince Ben 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Film At Eleven 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 First Samaritan 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Flawless Beast 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Urban Ruler 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Greasepaintgroucho 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Jus Surprise Me 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Texas Town 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dr. Niko 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Upturned Brim 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Guile 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Red Moscato 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 My Liam 6.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Ashaab 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Josan 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Check Me Out 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mary’s Boy Bolt 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bolt From Above 5.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Sharp Strike 12.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Hard Scholar 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 C Mac Da Boss 12.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Date the Prince 12.00 6.5 12-1
14 14 No Take Backs 20.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Jack Rabbit 30.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Aries Honor 20.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Cash App Mike 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Boy Boy 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hammer of Justice 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Maki Monarchy 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Battle Drum (FR) 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Collective Beauty 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Paving 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Special Sauce 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Luv Your Neighbor 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Unfaithful Rose 5.00 5 9-1
1 1 Final Shipman 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Carson Street 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shakin My Head 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Fake Smart 4.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Princeton 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Whatever 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Ride Or Fly 8.00 7 13-1
2 2 Prepped 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Leonardo 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Strong 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Aces Honor 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Shuggy 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Matching Funds 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sell the Buffalo 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Madame Markievicz 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Amora 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 D’ Argonaut 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Illy Simz 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Diamond Tiara 5.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Spicy Noodles 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Maiz’n Money 15.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Ms. Brandi Shaw 12.00 8 15-1
10 10 Mom’s Hands 15.00 10 19-1

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.

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