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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Revel Toast 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 California Smoke 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Front Runnin 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 L’Eclair 4.50 5.1 10-1
6 6 Magnolia’s Mission 5.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 P. O. S. H. Posh 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shepherd 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ain’t No Disco 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Smart Mo 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 D Day Sky 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Matinee Idol 2.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Sand Cast 5.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Traitour 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fade to Gold 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 All Star Tout 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Clearly My Star 3.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 All You 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Southern Queen 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Mom’s Hands 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 It’s Just Simple 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Nova Nova Nova 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Our Castle Queen 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Daiquiri Sommelier 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Main Beach 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Interlock Empire 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 White Whale 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Utopian 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Raising Kane 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Major Dax 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Coach Mazzula 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Struck At Midnight 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Chat Room 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Faye’s Gold 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Rain Gold 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Zaffa 4.50 4 7-1
1 1 Amazing Lady 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Nelson’s Penny 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hurricane Kate 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Clearly Authentic 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Synthetic 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Trust Fund Philly 3.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gerlin’s Empire 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Golden Irish 4.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Miz Chris 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Wondrous 6.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Autumn Rhythm 8.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Terra Bella 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 High Street Pizzaz 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Dagmara 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Ur Desire 8.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Ontology 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Dream Eagle 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Authentic Beauty 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Al Muheerah 10.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Alas 20.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Bugs Malone 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Mothertwotheblues 20.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Adorable Moments 10.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Alrosa 30.00 7.6 14-1
14 14 Ocala Gala 2.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Mighty Hankerin 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Champagne Party 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Dreaming of June 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wizard of Yester 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Miracle On Central 5.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Daredevil Doug 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 September Silver 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Max the Butler 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Run David Run 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Faith’s Spirit 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Coboch 15.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Calling On Heaven 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lunar Mine 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Soul Coaxing 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Background 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Little Ditty 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Ben Dreaming 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 People Force 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Steel Venom 5.00 4 7-1
6 6 Sendero 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Ricky Bobby 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Motor City Menace 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Regimental 20.00 10.5 20-1
11 11 Crepe Yarns 20.00 11 21-1

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.

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