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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
2 2 De’ Ans Eighty 5.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Classic Claire 4.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Margoinabubblebath 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Call’em All 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Rumpus 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Lylah Renee 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hittin My Stride 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tough Love Torres 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Spinning Glory 5.00 SCRATCH

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 1.4 3-1
2 2 Cantora 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bodacious Beauty 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Chardan 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mo Complex 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Zettie 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Carae 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Charco 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Speightful One 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Late September 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Myglorybee 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Twofexusnexus 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Ampitup 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Creole Charlie 20.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Father Goose 20.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Catalina Day 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Autie 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wicked as Haggart 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mardi Gras Empire 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tensas Camp Road 6.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Turf Monster 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Captivating Star 5.00 4 8-1
10 10 Dude Drop Kid 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Southscape 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Magnolia West 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Single Shot 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Bob’s Channel 8.00 9 17-1
6 6 Classical Knight 12.00 9.5 18-1
13 13 Coffee County 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Unified Report 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Runninginthemoney 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 American Dollars 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Titanium Deal 12.00 SCRATCH

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 2.9 6-1
8 8 Island Cruiser 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 I Got No Munny 3.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Finster 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Carambaso 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Bebedouro 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Midnight Pranks 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Royal Causeway 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fake Smart 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Shuggy 4.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Apollo Eleven 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Whatever 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Robert Lee 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 In the Gray 30.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Next Time 5.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Touch of Fire 3.50 6.1 11-1
11 11 Market Runner 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Swerve 30.00 SCRATCH

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 4.5 8-1
6 6 Francesnfriends 4.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Mom’s Hands 6.00 5 9-1
12 12 Mary Claire 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Arguing Louise 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Naykesh 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Global Value 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Southern Love 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Arabi Girls Rule 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Charlie Brahms 10.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Vickie’s Halo 20.00 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.

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