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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 16, 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 Wickedly Royal 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dose of Reality 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Country Angel 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Diamond Country 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Secret Wine 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Talkabout 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Our Indian Girl 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Run Away Samari 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Time to Party 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Notion 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Guile 2.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Metatron’s Muse 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Background 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Bigfoot Sighting 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Hard to Fathom 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chasing Freedom 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Soulman 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Hot Days Ahead 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Editor 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Mr. All In 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Market Runner 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Tan Chulo 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ain’t No Disco 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hammer of Justice 15.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 No Take Backs 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Pyromania 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Oliverio 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sharp Strike 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Vamos Ya 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 No Rematch 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Byword 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Dan d’Oro 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Enlighten 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bizzee Channel 4.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Lamplighter Jack 30.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Not Falling Back 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Gorilla Trek 5.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Foxtrot Harry 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Funnyflame 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Moogie Son 30.00 7 13-1
12 12 Towering Storm 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Red Road 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Z Z’s Prince 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Runnin Munnin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blue Chair Bay 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Vengeance 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Full Command 4.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Lemon Sohn 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Cliffs of Dover 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Struck Out 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Cajun Swagger 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Run David Run 20.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Bonified Crazy 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Schwarzmeier 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 That’s Right 2.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Unbeatable 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Mister Mmmmm 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Vacation Dance 3.00 5 9-1
4 4 Bridle a Butterfly 3.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Slider 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bourbon Boss 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kinsman Redeemer 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Pensacola 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Flipping Fish 8.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Twirling Roses 4.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Shriner 15.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Oncoming Train 6.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Treaty 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Dick Best 12.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Tresillian 10.00 10.5 20-1
6 6 Xander 30.00 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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