Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 24, 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 Pyromania 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sharp Strike 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Oliverio 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Penei 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Byword 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Westeros 8.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 No Rematch 3.50 7.4 14-1
7 7 Rodavlas 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mula 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Special Awakening 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Flash of Chaos 2.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Athletic Like 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Gold Dollar 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Chasing Gray 6.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Straitshootinlarry 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Highly Wicked 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tommie G 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Rue Lala 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Bet Towinit 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Warrior’s Justice 12.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Liam’s Mist 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Lake Marie 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Norah G 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lil Chilly 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mister Banderas 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Munnings Catsle 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Ampitup 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Hesper 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Classical Knight 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Bandido Deal 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 The Wicked Cat 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chappelle 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Prime Power 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Swaging 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Favorite Day 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Unitas 2.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Tickle Me Unclemo 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Desert Glow 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Canal Street 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Molto Vino 12.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Sweet Alexis 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Jus Evelyn 12.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Box of Pictures 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Clearsugar 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Kalil 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Jus Press Star 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Swamp Queen 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Jojo Bean 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Obelus 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Corona de Oro 6.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Special Ops 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Noble Affair 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Twenty Two Black 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Tapit’s Gunner 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Bds Top Gun 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Damascus Steel 4.50 5 9-1
3 3 Fancy Fairlane 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Foligno 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Cultivate 8.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Pineland 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Orizzonte 5.00 3 6-1
10 10 The Process 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Flying Mohawk 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Funnyflame 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Masteroffoxhounds 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Warheart 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Brodeur 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 Curahee 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Don Pablo 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Gunner 3.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Lemon Sohn 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Royal Irish 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Federal Agent 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Cajun Swagger 10.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Bonafide 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Struck Out 5.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Too Cold At Home 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Cliffs of Dover 8.00 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.