Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 27, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bluegrass Town 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chasing Freedom 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Noble Affair 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Taterpie 8.00 3 6-1
11 11 Ackley 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 He Gone 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 River Music 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Soulman 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Tan Chulo 15.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Midnight Mischief 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Mor Cheese Please 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 B D S Streaker 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Syvestar 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Island Cabana 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Purrrfect Rhythm 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Creekside 4.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Totally Addicted 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Malaki Empire 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Spinning Aces 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Joey’s Lightening 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Higgins Boat 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 St. Armands Key 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Orizzonte 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Out of Deductions 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Enlighten 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Pineland 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Funnyflame 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Foligno 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Baltimore Heart 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 National Eclipse 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Sabi 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Favorite Day 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chappelle 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Elnajd 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Flick 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Mingo 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Sully 8.00 7 13-1
2 2 Woodson 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Woodchopper S.) – Woodchopper S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Montador 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Joejoe Go 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Juris Doctor 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Flying Mohawk 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Savion 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Faber 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Coco Cool 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Synthetic 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Conejo Chapin 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Star Rock Star 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Gem Buoy 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Louisiana Jess 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Hawija 12.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Native Red 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 El Dan 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Western Run 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Contribution 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Bosun 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lucky Mischief 6.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 Drilling for Gold 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Savion 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Hamlin 8.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Lebowski 10.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 Edgerton 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Arthur’s Court 12.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Trevaggio 12.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Marcus Gift 15.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Custom’s Cleared 15.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Highstakes Hustler 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Evan On Earth 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Fully Volatile 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Benji Star 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Confront 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 South Bend Tom 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Goldbrick 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lucky Romance 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Utopian 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pago Hop S.) – Pago Hop S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bracelet 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hear the Queen 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Caviar Breakfast 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Sea To Sky (IRE) 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Unmerited Favor 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Cheetah Lady 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Multiplication 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Ninth Island 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Lady of Sky 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Majestical 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Aegis 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 A. P.’s Girl 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Lit Up 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Outro 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Lady Law 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Honor Society 12.00 8 15-1
2 2 Tortuga Coast 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pardoned 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Deal Me Trips 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Bellastone Country 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Make Me a Deal 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Big Mo 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Dulce Lorefiche 12.00 10 19-1
10 10 Andys Plan B 12.00 10 19-1
1 1 Spiritual Duty 12.00 10 19-1
4 4 Dayofthewarrior 12.00 10 19-1
9 9 Thine Ruckus 12.00 10 19-1

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.