Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 21, 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
1 1 Gold Plus 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Foxy Zorra 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Spicy Italian 4.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Thisoneisforyou 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sister Saint 4.50 3.4 7-1
4 4 She’s Extra 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pasketee 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cash Holiday 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Sir Mack 4.50 3.9 7-1
10 10 Righteous Freedom 8.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Catchin Drama 12.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Half Way There 3.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Patek 15.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Queen’s Knight 12.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Seeking a Soldier 20.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Tap the Tequila 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bright Note 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Paradise Ridge 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Bistineau Beauty 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Mo Simple 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Love Getaway 3.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Lil Bit Forgotten 20.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Custom Value 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Geaux Crazy 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Annala 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mazilynn 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Faith’s Spirit 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Spielman 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Somekinda Mischief 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Wizard of Yester 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lemon Sohn 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 To the Chief 15.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 One Grand Slam 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kin to the Wicked 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 My Other Half 4.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 It’s Been Real 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 The Rain Is Gone 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 All You 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Southern Queen 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 John’s June 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Bronze Legacy 8.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Totally Mitole 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Flash of Chaos 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 One Tough Road 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Different Gravy 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Election Night 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Athletic Like 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Orville’s Map 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Graceful Standard 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Improbable Dream 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Liberty’s Champion 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heart Headed 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Usually Wrong 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Champlin 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Mondogetsbuckets 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Henro 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 High Front 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Ampitup 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Drewmazing 4.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Sonofaship 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Cajun Cyclone 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Flashy Premo 30.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Top Priority 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Apriority Rocket 5.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Hooray Austin 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Samurai’s Grandson 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Bet On Bobby 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Country Guy 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Handsome Harold 6.00 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.