Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 12, 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
2 2 Hawija 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Duvee 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Crigler 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Tap the Tequila 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Josan 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Shawn’s Solving 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 All About Me 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Diamonds Joy 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Zoom Erin 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Slushy 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Chaparrita 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Dixie Morning 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 In Your Life 4.50 6.7 13-1
2 2 Lil Adeau 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Highstakes Hustler 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Donegal Moonshine 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Sir Liam 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Sir Pistolero 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 D Coldest 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Red Moscato 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Our Pact 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Dr. Niko 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lucky N Lawless 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Outlaw Empire 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Matching Funds 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Brockton 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Skip Forward (JPN) 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Moral Man 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Haulin Oats 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 One Tough Road 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clearly Majestic 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yorktown Panther 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Deal of Faith 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Final Half 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Custom Cadillac 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Josh G 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Custom Ride 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Go Get Trae 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Prince of Light 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ramblin 4.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Fast Connection 3.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Ogilvy (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Starmetal 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Pay Heed 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Syntagma 3.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Street Party 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Emancipation 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Mor Cheese Please 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Key Man 4.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Standard Deduction 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Campanario 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Eccentric Club 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 King of the Isles (IRE) 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Brock’s Boy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Contribution 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Faber 6.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Drilling for Gold 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Unleash the Power 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mary’s Boy Bolt 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 E Lion 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Lucky Mischief 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Hard Spun to Run 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Goldbrick 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 To the Chief 6.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Crisis Manager 2.00 SCRATCH
11 11 You Belong Here 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cesium 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sir Mack 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Ashes in the Ocean 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Cash Holiday 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Name the Time 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 I Bet You Wont 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Patek 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Grand Encore 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Roadside Banker 8.00 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.