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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 13, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saboteur 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Temple of Peace 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Louisiana Bargain 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Warrior Rouxgaroux 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Such a Pickle 1.60 4.9 9-1
5 5 Zong’s Favor 4.50 5 9-1
8 8 Lil Henry 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Code of Parapluie 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Torrey Pine 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kisses for Cooper 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Velveteen 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Get Real Baby 3.50 5 9-1
3 3 Cruising the Town 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Amora 10.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Waitinonabomb 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Luna C 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mardi Gras Empire 3.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Romeo Spikes 4.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Single Shot 3.50 5.9 11-1
8 8 Vega Star 10.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Louisiana Native 10.00 7 13-1
6 6 Star Byfar 10.00 7 13-1
4 4 Global Honor 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Midnight Blaze 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Star Anise 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Flowersforshantell 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Blueberry Eyes 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Gypsan 2.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Lily’s Creed 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Run Bambi Run 10.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Roll Gypsy Roll 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Awesomesauce 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Sunshine Daydream 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Chardan 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Galatina 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Starwood 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Buckeye Bombshell 4.50 7.1 13-1
8 8 Vino Bella 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Raging Current 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Miss Shane 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stella Guitar 5.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Rozina Nell 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Mo Echos 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Grand Windfall 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Geaux Unified 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Wicked Emily 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Look At Me Nah 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Loch Fyne 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Dream From Within 3.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 Killa Sally 4.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 War Belle 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Fresh Out 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Cara Felce 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Auntie Vodka 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Lady Aldene 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 On Ramp 20.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 U Vicky 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Runninginthemoney 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Spinning Aces 12.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Creekside 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 You Good 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Island Cabana 3.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Syvestar 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Totally Addicted 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Joey’s Lightening 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 American Dollars 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Malaki Empire 15.00 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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