Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 5, 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
3 3 Running Faith 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Custom Ruby 8.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Aurora G 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Stella Guitar 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mo Echos 3.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Cause We Can 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Rainy Day 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Louisiana Wildlife 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Starry Eyed 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Final Half 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 Angelic Knight 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Custom Cadillac 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Cesium 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 Silent Breeze 3.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Gold Thief 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Louisiana Native 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Zoey’s Hippie 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cloudy Lass 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Flower Girl 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Clearly Authentic 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Tia Lupe 15.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Mo Town Renee 4.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 War Belle 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Vienna Waits 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Improve Position 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Truly an Honor 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 We Miss Arlington 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Charco 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Gavel 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Twirling Roses 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Julia’s Warrior 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Boss’ Dialin In 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Twofexusnexus 4.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Father Goose 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 September Magic 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dashin’ Diva 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 I’m Mo Joke 3.50 3.8 7-1
10 10 Party Pauline 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Shan’s Quest 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Day for the Gray 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Walkinaftermidnite 15.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Annie’s Joy 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Call’em All 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Debt Free 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Spinning Glory 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Biles (IRE) 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Berlaine 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Slam Diego 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Diamonds Joy 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Huntleigh 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Save the Queen 12.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Castle Magic 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Miss Maximus 5.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Mamba Out 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Shorty Mac 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Simona’s Choice 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Go Captain 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mister Mmmmm 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Built 3.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Save the Trees 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Petcoff 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 That’s Right 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Vacation Dance 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 News At Nine 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Island Cruiser 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Monsieur Candy 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Warheart 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Emilyhasherturn 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Honor His Half 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Copper Moon 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Alexaplayborntorun 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Daisy de Oro 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Hey Madalyn Claire 10.00 5 10-1
9 9 Zipping Molly 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Steal Me Over 8.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Where’s Aunt J 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Maximum Moxie 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.