Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 8, 2026

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
8 8 Bayou Bertie 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rambert 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spinning Glory 5.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Tough Love Torres 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 De’ Ans Eighty 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Classic Claire 4.50 4.5 9-1
9 9 Margoinabubblebath 5.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Hittin My Stride 10.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Call’em All 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Rumpus 15.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Lylah Renee 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ain’t No Disco 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Prince Day 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Texas Splurge 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Cesium 8.00 4 7-1
4 4 Sand Cast 4.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 American Vision 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Sharp Strike 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Keen Gal 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Jailhouse Religion 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Kisses for Cooper 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Storm Surge 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Lady Dixie 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Don’t Be Salty 3.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Moor to Conquer 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Meg’s Ladybug 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Dewey’s Soldier 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 From Scratch 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Mika Ella Pika 15.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Kin to the Wicked 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Glistening Gal 5.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Moonie Pie 3.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Prayforthewicked 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Aurora Sky 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tempting Eve 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cantora 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Bodacious Beauty 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Chardan 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mo Complex 20.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Zettie 10.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Carae 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Autie 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charco 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Late September 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Speightful One 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Myglorybee 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Twofexusnexus 5.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Ampitup 6.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Creole Charlie 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Father Goose 20.00 9.8 19-1
10 10 Catalina Day 8.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mardi Gras Empire 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wicked as Haggart 4.50 1.2 2-1
12 12 Unified Report 8.00 1.3 2-1
16 16 Runninginthemoney 6.00 3.3 6-1
15 15 Titanium Deal 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Tensas Camp Road 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Turf Monster 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Captivating Star 5.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Southscape 8.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Dude Drop Kid 8.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Coffee County 12.00 8 15-1
7 7 Magnolia West 8.00 8.2 15-1
14 14 American Dollars 12.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Single Shot 15.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Bob’s Channel 8.00 14.6 28-1
6 6 Classical Knight 12.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Disco Ball 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Show Time 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Island Cruiser 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 I Got No Munny 3.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Finster 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Carambaso 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Midnight Pranks 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Bebedouro 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Market Runner 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Royal Causeway 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Fake Smart 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Shuggy 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Apollo Eleven 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Whatever 10.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Robert Lee 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 In the Gray 30.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Swerve 30.00 9 17-1
1 1 Next Time 5.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Touch of Fire 3.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mo Diva 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Show’ Em Nola 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Francesnfriends 4.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Mom’s Hands 6.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Mary Claire 10.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Arguing Louise 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Naykesh 20.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Vickie’s Halo 20.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Global Value 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Southern Love 20.00 10.2 19-1
4 4 Arabi Girls Rule 20.00 10.3 19-1
9 9 Charlie Brahms 10.00 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.