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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 18, 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
2 2 Menty B 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Slim Causeway 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Madame Markievicz 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Little Bit O Storm 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Maylen 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Back Street Baby 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Becky’sgottahaveit 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Factor of Time 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Ostrica 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Mallory Unbridled 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Snazzy Gal 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sweet Thirteen 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Vanna G 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Delightful Halo 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Moneyforwednesday 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Boy Boy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Byword 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 C Mac Da Boss 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sand Cast 4.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 No Take Backs 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 American Vision 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fade to Gold 1.80 1 2-1
10 10 Miss Super Mo 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lost Art 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 C C Fanta C 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Cookie Brookie 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Mischievous Cindy 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Clearly My Star 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Oldfashlovesong 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Oh Baby 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 It’s Just Simple 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mister Banderas 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Shot Gun Shack 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Remi 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 First Samaritan 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Alwaysfreaky 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Such a Pickle 10.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Jus Surprise Me 12.00 8 15-1
1 1 Humor Me Boy 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Honor Azteca 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cloudy Lass 4.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Truly an Honor 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Lady Blast 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Clearly Authentic 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Flower Girl 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Danzig’s Dora 10.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Amazing Lady 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Gatsby’sgreenlight 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Tia Lupe 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Plantain 20.00 13 25-1
1 1 Improve Position 20.00 13 25-1
2 2 Birkin Elegance 20.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Built 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Cultivate 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Save the Trees 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Brodeur 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Island Cruiser 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Honky Tonk Highway 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Carambaso 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Higgins Boat 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Vacation Dance 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Mister Mmmmm 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Petcoff 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Go Captain 8.00 4 8-1
12 12 That’s Right 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Monsieur Candy 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Baxley 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 News At Nine 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Warheart 12.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Fit to Fly 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 Covey (GB) 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Voila Magic 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Smash It 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Dapper Moon 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Sounds Like Power 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Avery’s Gem 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Pop’s Peppysteper 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Late September 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Young Tuscan 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Sono 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 Myglorybee 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Speightful One 20.00 11 21-1

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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