Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 29, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 John’s June 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Francesnfriends 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Mary Claire 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Naykesh 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Global Value 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Rainy Day 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Arguing Louise 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Show Time 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Guanare 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Disco Ball 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Briterdayzahead 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Carambaso 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Lucky Romance 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 G’wildcat 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Charco 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Myglorybee 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Late September 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Speightful One 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Prodigy Paradise 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Our Determination 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Enlighten 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Interlock Empire 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Contemplation 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Steppin Silver 5.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Machine Gun Man 6.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Polar Bear Plunge 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Skipper’s Pride 6.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Raising Kane 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Bebedouro 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Big Salt Lick 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Hard to Fathom 15.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 Baltimore Heart 15.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Bold Discovery 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jailhouse Religion 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Kisses for Cooper 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Y City 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Lady Dixie 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Keen Gal 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Promesa Divina 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Moor to Conquer 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Lyla’s Golden Gal 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bosun 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Vesture 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Mega Magic 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Marcus Gift 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Snare 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Amoudi Bay 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Sassi D 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Vamos Carlitos 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Halo Music 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kazoom 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Bird the Legend 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 A Cab On the Rocks 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Final War 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Festivo 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Props 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Midnight Mischief 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wicked as Haggart 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Southscape 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Captivating Star 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Mysterious Spirit 8.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 A Passive Nobody 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Turf Monster 8.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Mi Solution 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Bob’s Channel 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Coffee County 15.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 American Dollars 15.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Moment of Stardom 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Titanium Deal 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dixie Doctor 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wayllen Richard 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lil Bro Coop 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 No Take Backs 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Hexcel 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 License to Steal 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Crecencio 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Kah Nigh 20.00 8 15-1

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.