Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 12, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Prince Day 0.60 1 2-1
6 6 Tonka Trouble 5.00 4 8-1
3 3 Full Command 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Max S 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Classic Sensation 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Gold Gunner 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gypsan 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Midnight Blaze 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Roll Gypsy Roll 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Lily’s Creed 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 No Cost 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Dreamy Deal 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bella Carmelina 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Same Play 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Southscape 4.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Single Shot 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Social Solution 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Doolgaroux 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Mardi Gras Empire 8.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Party At Jays 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 A Passive Nobody 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Josh G 10.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Magnolia West 10.00 6.1 12-1
13 13 Aries Honor 12.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Big Nickel 12.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Emily’s Boy 20.00 14 26-1
14 14 Tsuperman 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Our Standard 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Azteca Storm 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Campanario 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Run David Run 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Deckhand 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Heavenly Beliefs 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Brock’s Boy 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bayou Bertie 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Baby Kristen 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Spinning Glory 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Rumpus 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Annie’s Joy 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Rambert 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Call’em All 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 All About Me 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Chaparrita 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Magic City Classic S.) – Magic City Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jovie G 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Liken It 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Wabash 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Dromas 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Aoide 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Channelfortynine 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Unaffiliated 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Moor to Conquer 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brit’s Wit 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Deccan Prince (IRE) 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Gorilla Trek 4.50 1.5 3-1
14 14 Bizzee Channel 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Contemplation 6.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Skipper’s Pride 6.00 2.3 4-1
13 13 All in Sync 8.00 3.4 6-1
15 15 Ricky Bobby 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Even the Wind 8.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Mailman Money 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Towering Storm 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Pico d’Oro 20.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Parrot Head 20.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Z Z’s Prince 20.00 9.7 18-1
12 12 Bello Creedo 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Island Cabana 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Duvee 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Regatta Bay 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Midnight Halo 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Contraband Early 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 My Dad’s Guitar 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Saucy Argument 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Stone Alliance 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Hawaiian Argument 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.