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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 5, 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 Thunderhawk 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Halo 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Instamatical 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Sand Street 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Saratoga Slack 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Express Line 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Unbridled Pleasure 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Orient 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Perfect Union 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Don’t Be Salty 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dakota Cam 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 McKinzie Magic 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Ballybay Beauty 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Came Up Roses 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Guile 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Double Edge Sword 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Avery’s Gem 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Pensacola 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 We Miss Arlington 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Notion 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Summer Splash 12.00 8 15-1
2 2 Premium 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Noble Wine 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Aurora Sky 4.50 2.1 4-1
11 11 Twirling Claire 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Classy Beach 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Lewinsky 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Flash N Dash 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Chardan 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 More Sweeter 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Mo Complex 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Tei Tei Tei D 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hay Jude 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Clear as a Bele 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Bron and Brow 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Sounds Like Power 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Beleout 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Craken Jax 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stepping Stones 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Solemn Vow 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Dale’s Bluff 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Velcamp 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Hidden Map 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Candy Talking 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 I B Flyin 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 She’s a Live Wire 10.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Summers With Sonya 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Modo 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Trouble in Love 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Evanescence 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Quantum Burst 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Hay Evabody 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Aldora 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Follow Up 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Royal Causeway 4.00 1.8 3-1
13 13 Maximum Effort 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Black Hornet 6.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Quality Spirits 6.00 3.3 6-1
14 14 Classic Tap 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Provider 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Untethered (IRE) 6.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Li Grand Zombi 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Robert Lee 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Newman 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Next Time 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Mischief Ride 20.00 14 26-1
4 4 Bds Top Gun 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 La Maxima 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Hannah Boo 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Bistineau Beauty 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Metallic Maid 4.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sweet Aurora G 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Betsy Louise 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Miss Maddie 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Ve Nina 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Custom Value 20.00 9 17-1

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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