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 1.5 3-1
5 5 Thisoneisforyou 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Spicy Italian 4.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Sister Saint 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 She’s Extra 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pasketee 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Half Way There 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sir Mack 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Cash Holiday 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Righteous Freedom 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Catchin Drama 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Queen’s Knight 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Patek 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Seeking a Soldier 20.00 10 19-1
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
1 1 Love Getaway 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Paradise Ridge 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Bistineau Beauty 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Custom Value 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Geaux Crazy 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mo Simple 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Lil Bit Forgotten 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Annala 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Spielman 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Faith’s Spirit 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Somekinda Mischief 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Mazilynn 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Wizard of Yester 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Lemon Sohn 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 One Grand Slam 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 To the Chief 15.00 8 15-1

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
8 8 It’s Been Real 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 My Other Half 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 The Rain Is Gone 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 All You 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Bronze Legacy 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Southern Queen 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 John’s June 15.00 6.7 13-1
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
9 9 Election Night 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Liberty’s Champion 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 One Tough Road 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Graceful Standard 8.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Orville’s Map 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Different Gravy 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Improbable Dream 15.00 9 17-1
3 3 Athletic Like 15.00 9 17-1

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 1.3 2-1
3 3 High Front 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Champlin 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mondogetsbuckets 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Henro 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Drewmazing 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Ampitup 4.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Apriority Rocket 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Country Guy 6.00 1.9 3-1
4 4 Handsome Harold 6.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Sonofaship 8.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Hooray Austin 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Bet On Bobby 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Cajun Cyclone 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Samurai’s Grandson 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Top Priority 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Flashy Premo 30.00 12 23-1

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.