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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 18, 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
6 6 Custom Punch 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Where’s Aunt J 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mo Smoking 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Steal Me Over 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Unified Love 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 One Line Ruler 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 Daisy de Oro 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Maximum Moxie 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Battleoflexington 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Courageous Cupid 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 My Liam 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Dr. Niko 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Red Moscato 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Ten Days Later 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 D Coldest 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Homeland Messa 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 News At Nine 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Frosty Blue 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Raising Kane 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Polar Bear Plunge 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Highstakes Hustler 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 C Mac Da Boss 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Bernin Tune 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Super Stormy 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Time to Party 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Metatron’s Muse 3.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Speightster Red 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Hey Boss 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Soul Coaxing 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Notion 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 River in Egypt 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Killa Sally 4.00 1 2-1
13 13 Truly an Honor 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Loch Fyne 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Look At Me Nah 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Speed Skater 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Dream From Within 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Cara Felce 8.00 4 8-1
11 11 U Vicky 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Unlikely Queen 12.00 7 13-1
12 12 Faithful Departed 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Napoli 12.00 7 13-1
10 10 Tortuga Coast 15.00 9.3 17-1
8 8 Grazie Prego 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Creole Chrome 0.80 1 2-1
7 7 Dynamite Tonight 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Awesome Hawaiian 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Golden Mane 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Perpetual Patience 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Pardoned 12.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Tiz Mary’s Comet 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Go Get Trae 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 New Moon 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Gerber Daisy 5.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Stepping Stones 6.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 One More Guitar 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Spare Me 6.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Aegis 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Charging Ovatime 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Sweet Sissone 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Seeking Attention 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Fregata 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Wooten Warrior (IRE) 12.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Angelic Katie 15.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Niche 15.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Stellar Knickie 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Respectheconnect 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Deal Me Trips 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Big Mo 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Aurelius Lass 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Gato Blue 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Gallabye 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Bellastone Country 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Make Me a Deal 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Parole Drama 20.00 9 17-1

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.

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