Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 1, 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
1 1 Louisiana Wildlife 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Custom Cadillac 3.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Sir Mack 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Righteous Freedom 4.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Catchin Drama 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Grand Encore 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Lacey’s Kat 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Gypsy Squall 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bartender 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Hurricane Kate 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 You’re in Heaven 1.40 2.7 5-1
4 4 Sticker Shocked 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Clearly Authentic 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fit to Fly 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Spoke 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Dinos Dixie 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Clarestown 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Swift as I Am 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 One True Gentleman 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Saturday’s Gold 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Premium 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Star’s Image 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Strawberry Sundae 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Smoking 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Steal Me Over 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Agami 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Averi Ever After 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Fret No More 3.50 6.3 12-1
3 3 Ann’s Storm 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Unified Love 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ketchum 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Rude Procedure 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Archimedes 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dr. My Eyes 4.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Election Night 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Chariot 10.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Mr Randy 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 He Gone 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sockdolager 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sully 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Whatever 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Where Y’at 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Somekinda Mischief 5.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Prince Ben 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 El Maximo 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Orville’s Map 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Calicoco 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Chopper 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Pegaso 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Woods N Water 20.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Custom’s Cleared 8.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Slick and Fast 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dapper Moon 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Fran’s Star 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 House Bourbon 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Sonya Knows Better 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Our Majestic 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Ballinonabudjet 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Twofexusnexus 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sono 4.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Creole Charlie 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sonofaship 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 The Speedy One 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Drewmazing 10.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Samurai’s Grandson 12.00 8 15-1
4 4 Honor That Dude 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Gordito Hermoso 12.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Hooray Austin 8.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Apriority Rocket 8.00 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.