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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 19, 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
4 4 Precious Money 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Pretty Sister 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 About to Set Sail 4.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Mika Ella Pika 4.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Honor His Half 4.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Sacred Saint 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sue’s Little Zing 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Strawberry Sundae 3.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Anita’s Vision 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Agami 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Averi Ever After 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Miss Kennedy 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Cajun Aces 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Debs Prayer 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Pat Hand Girl 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Angelic Knight 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Final Half 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 My Man Brandon 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Asthecoldwindblows 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Clearly Majestic 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Josh G 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Silent Breeze 10.00 8 15-1
4 4 Bearcat 12.00 10 19-1
9 9 Sir Mack 12.00 10 19-1
8 8 Louisiana Native 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sheila’s Lion 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Malibu Smart 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Lookster 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Bamtwentyklater 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Watering 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Romany Road 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Say I Do Sadie 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 McKinzie Magic 10.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Ballybay Beauty 10.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Day Dawning 12.00 11 21-1
3 3 Linda Faye 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Eye Dee Kay 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Yellow Brick 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Great Escape 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Sir Exton 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Treble Clef 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Bolt At Midnight 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Space 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Beyond Best 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prepped 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Prince of Light 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Road Trippin 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Swift Blade 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Citatus 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Sweet Retreat 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Matching Funds 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Chasing Gray 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Swerve 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Benji Star 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Invictus 3.50 1.3 3-1
7 7 Maximum Bourbon 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Lucius Verus 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Proctor Phantom 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Goldbrick 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Good Mojo 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 To the Chief 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Il Cavallino 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 He Gone 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vitruvius 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Soulman 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Good Willie 6.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Straitshootinlarry 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Karate Island 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Ain’t Dere No Mo 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Taterpie 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Magic Brew 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Tan Chulo 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Zampino 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 It’s Been Real 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 La Maxima 4.50 1.8 3-1
12 12 Bright Note 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Sweet Aurora G 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Mikkisonthinice 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Obstacle Gal 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Ve Nina 10.00 4 8-1
11 11 Bronze Legacy 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Open Parole 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Liberty Simone 30.00 12 23-1
4 4 Southern Love 30.00 12 23-1
9 9 Longshot Baby 30.00 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.

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