Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 28, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Money Drop 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Azteca Storm 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 I Got the Hint 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Tiz Mary’s Comet 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Respectheconnect 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Saboteur 8.00 8 15-1
1 1 Magic On the Mike 8.00 8 15-1
2 2 Sly Jack 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Angelic Knight 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Final Half 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Josh G 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Vega Star 5.00 5 9-1
7 7 Deal of Faith 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Big Nickel 6.00 7 13-1
6 6 Asthecoldwindblows 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 About to Set Sail 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wickedly Royal 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Platinumus Maximus 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Sweet Morgan Leigh 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Broadway Star 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Delightful Halo 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Sassi Sky 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 My Royal Princess 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Guile 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Premium 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Spoke 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 We Miss Arlington 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Summer Splash 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Strange Arrange 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Julia’s Warrior 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Treaty 12.00 9 17-1
8 8 Briterdayzahead 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Unleash the Power 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tuck Check 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mary’s Boy Bolt 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Sir Liam 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Cobblestone Bridge 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Raising Kane 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Not Falling Back 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Edgerton 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Flamingproposition 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Tango Mike Mike 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Glen Airy 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Interlock Empire 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Hey Boss 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Next Level 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Now and Later 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Space 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Hard to Fathom 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Texas Splurge 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Scarlet Poppy (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Expectations 3.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Pisciotta (GB) 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Autism Community 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Sophie’s Cruiser 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Peak Earnings (GB) 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Jocasta 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Conch Fried Rice 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Classic Performer 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Doudoudouwanadance 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She Has It All 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Honor His Half 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Zipping Molly 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Where’s Aunt J 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Emilyhasherturn 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Steal Me Over 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Alexaplayborntorun 15.00 5.6 10-1
1 1 Unified Love 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Pat Hand Girl 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Copper Moon 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Fitts N Starts 30.00 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.