Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 10, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Django 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Main Beach 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Flamingproposition 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 White Whale 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Arthur’s Court 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 You Belong Here 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Just Bernie 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Slam Diego 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Berlaine 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Hittin My Stride 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Diamonds Joy 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Crusin Like a Cat 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mamba Out 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Unbridled Lunar 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Chaparrita 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Izzy’s Monster 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cincy’s Anna 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Lady Jeopardy 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Blueberry Eyes 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Pickin Ana Grinnin 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Sally’s Suprise 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Im Singled Up 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Lofty Heights 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ocala Gala 1.80 1 2-1
14 14 Abilene 3.50 2.4 5-1
15 15 Real Drama 5.00 3.6 7-1
16 16 Powered by Family 6.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Lewinsky 6.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Mo Town Renee 8.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Champagne Party 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Angelic Katie 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Strada Del Sogno 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Harpermarie 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Authentic Beauty 10.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Mothertwotheblues 12.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Adorable Moments 12.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Speightress 12.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 She’s an Earner 12.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Bugs Malone 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Bob F. Wright Memorial S.) – Bob F. Wright Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Secret Faith 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Blue Fire 1.80 1.2 2-1
6 6 Six String 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Beleout 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Custom Design 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Hopeitsmyluckyday 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 You’ll Be Back 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 I’m Mo Joke 3.50 1.6 3-1
15 15 Sweet Darlin 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Something Stronger 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Betty’s Dance 4.50 2.8 5-1
10 10 Lovely Emma 5.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Annie’s Joy 6.00 4.5 9-1
13 13 September Magic 6.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Bet Towinit 6.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Dashin’ Diva 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Swoonatra 10.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Get Back Loretta 10.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Watering 12.00 11.5 22-1
2 2 Miss Lonelle 12.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Custom Design 15.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rising Inflation 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Chasten 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Anonima 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Bundle 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Sierra November 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Union Mist 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Clearly a Test 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 La Reynita 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.) – Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lotsandlotsofcandy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Big Trouble 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Harbor Springs 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Gavea (GER) 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Rue Lala 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Serving Time (GB) 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Banterra 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Party Pauline 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Sporting Lady 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Gary P. Palmisano Sr. Memorial S.) – Gary P. Palmisano Sr. Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Geaux Sugar 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 El Dinero 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Benoit 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Hay Jude 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Strong Promise 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Carpis 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 He’s Late Again 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Bron and Brow 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Sounds Like Power 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Sir Wellington 20.00 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.