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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 30, 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
7 7 Spinning Glory 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rambert 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Hittin My Stride 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Annie’s Joy 4.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Turf Rocket 3.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Classic Performer 4.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Start Singing 8.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Shorty Mac 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Call’em All 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mo Diva 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Broadway Star 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Moneyforwednesday 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Vanna G 4.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Delightful Halo 5.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Instaspeed 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Clearly Bella 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Wosiemaks 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Honor Azteca 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Clawless Brit 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Stress Test 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Truly an Honor 3.50 2.5 5-1
11 11 She’s an Earner 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Londinium 30.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Birkin Elegance 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Bourbon Americana 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Vienna Waits 30.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Harpermarie 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Improve Position 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Tortuga Coast 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Don’t Come Looking 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Sister Lily 2.50 2 4-1
4 4 Queen Jubilee 5.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Aegis 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Divine Rose 3.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Run Bambi Run 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Star 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Factor of Time 6.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Diva Beach 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Clearly Creeps 12.00 2 4-1
2 2 Snazzy Gal 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Visionista 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Awree 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Becky’sgottahaveit 4.50 4.8 9-1
10 10 Back Street Baby 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Pasila 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thrill Seeker 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Whtruwearingrlfrnd 1.60 2.3 4-1
2 2 Missin Missy 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Braken Poppa 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Custom Ruby 30.00 5 9-1
5 5 Tied the Knot 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Restore (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hitchcock 4.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Castle Run 3.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Razorcat 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cool Customer 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 D C Boy’s 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Ice Wolf 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Gazar 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Eccentric Club 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Unaffiliated 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Flick 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jayjayjay 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Runner Runner 4.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Closing Agent 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Custom Ride 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Louisiana Star 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Ocean Voyager 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sultan’s Pride 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Gallabye 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Tombigbee 6.00 SCRATCH

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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