Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 22, 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
3 3 Half Way There 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Ronnie 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Shawn’s Solving 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Crigler 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tap the Tequila 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Josan 10.00 7 13-1
6 6 Gatsby’s Fortune 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tartaria 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tough Love Torres 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Aztec Empress 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Madame Markievicz 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Country Belle 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Yuma’s Shadow 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Margoinabubblebath 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Cairo Charm 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Zoom Erin 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Diamonds Joy 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Day for the Gray 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Dixie Morning 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 In Your Life 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Boitano 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Red Road 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Brit’s Wit 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Rock N Roll Bolt 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Twoko Bay 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Mister Muldoon 10.00 6 11-1
9 9 Prowling Tiger 12.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Fortuity 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Even the Wind 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tre Italiani 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Contribution 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Crisis Manager 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Original Sin 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Shepherd 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Face the Future 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Remember Mamba 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Beekman Street 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Casa Cielo 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 McCready 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Sav’n Money 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 French Knight 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Toogoodtosell 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pure Joy 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Law 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Eye Catcher 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Macy’s Mischief 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 A. P.’s Girl 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Twinklee 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Outro 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Londinium 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Exclusive Star 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ontario 4.00 1.7 3-1
12 12 Low Key 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 September Magic 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Competitive Threat (IRE) 6.00 2.9 6-1
11 11 Lady Iva 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Miskellieanne 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Mambo Queen 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Get Back Loretta 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Miss Lonelle 15.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Differently 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Sweet Molly B 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Island Cabana 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Syvestar 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Creekside 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Unified Report 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Joey’s Lightening 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Tonteria 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Spinning Aces 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 You Good 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Flashy Premo 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.