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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 19, 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 American City 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Salt Lick 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Indian Cat 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Bernin Tune 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 Sawyer Fox 6.00 7 13-1
4 4 Upturned Brim 6.00 7 13-1
3 3 Concentration 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thebabeslayer 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Vitruvius 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Antiphon 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Joey D 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Dirty Straight Up 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Dr. My Eyes 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Code of Parapluie 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Parole Drama 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Lil Henry 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 My Man Brandon 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jayjayjay 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Bayou Time 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Custom Spark 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Ocean Voyager 10.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Louisiana Star 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Charlie Gamer 10.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Taurean 12.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Beach Trippin 12.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Runner Runner 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Purple Heart 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mister O 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Pakula 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Lunar Mine 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Daredevil Doug 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Beach Invasion 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 El Maximo 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Cajun Swagger 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Too Cold At Home 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Diva Beach 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Star 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Grace Hazel 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Awree 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Birdie Call 8.00 4 8-1
12 12 Starsnmotion 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Run Bambi Run 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Visionista 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Clearly Creeps 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Clearsugar 12.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Chapellete 15.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Deroutante 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Proven Hope 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Soul Coaxing 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 All West 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Master Game 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Daryl’s Bolt 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Crimson Storm 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Overanalytical 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Impeccability 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Carthage Cajun 15.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Regimental 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Auntie Vodka 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Constructively 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Veracious 5.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Look At Me Nah 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Mo Town Renee 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Belle of Liberty 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Pam’s Friend 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 P. O. S. H. Posh 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Alrosa 15.00 8 15-1
11 11 Vienna Waits 20.00 11 21-1
6 6 Happy Keira 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wosiemaks 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Francesnfriends 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Mom’s Hands 5.00 2.2 4-1
13 13 Kisses for Cooper 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Mary Claire 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Platinum Midnight 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Meg’s Ladybug 10.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Vickie’s Halo 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Naykesh 12.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Charlie Brahms 12.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Expect a Guitar 12.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Global Value 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 El Tintineos 15.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Southern Love 20.00 14 26-1

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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