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
4 4 Mr. Ronnie 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Crigler 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Half Way There 2.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Josan 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Tap the Tequila 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Shawn’s Solving 4.50 6.9 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
1 1 Tough Love Torres 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tartaria 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Yuma’s Shadow 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Aztec Empress 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Country Belle 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Madame Markievicz 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Zoom Erin 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Diamonds Joy 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Day for the Gray 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Dixie Morning 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 In Your Life 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Cairo Charm 3.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Margoinabubblebath 2.50 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Brit’s Wit 5.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Mister Muldoon 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Fortuity 15.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Twoko Bay 10.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Red Road 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Even the Wind 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Prowling Tiger 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Rock N Roll Bolt 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Contribution 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tre Italiani 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Original Sin 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Crisis Manager 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Shepherd 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Face the Future 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Casa Cielo 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Remember Mamba 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Beekman Street 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Sav’n Money 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 McCready 4.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Toogoodtosell 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 French Knight 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 A. P.’s Girl 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Law 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Eye Catcher 4.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Pure Joy 2.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Twinklee 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Macy’s Mischief 6.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Londinium 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Outro 8.00 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
4 4 September Magic 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Competitive Threat (IRE) 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Ontario 4.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Miskellieanne 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Mambo Queen 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Miss Lonelle 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Get Back Loretta 12.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Lady Iva 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Differently 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sweet Molly B 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Low Key 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Unified Report 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Creekside 4.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Syvestar 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Island Cabana 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 You Good 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Spinning Aces 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Tonteria 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Joey’s Lightening 8.00 7.1 13-1
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.