Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 28, 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 (Red Camelia S.) – Red Camelia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jus Press Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Highly Wicked 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tommie G 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Saved by Grace 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Island Gold 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rising Inflation 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kalil 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Day Storm 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 All You 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Divineintervention 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Southern Queen 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 It’s Been Real 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Premo’s Hint 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cava de Oro 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 What’s Love 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Soul Coaxing 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Keys Included 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Flashy Premo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Proven Hope 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dick Best 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Inca Empire 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Whiskey and Easy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Daryl’s Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Uxmal 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Skipper’s Pride 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Bigfoot Sighting 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 High Street Pizzaz 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Dagmara 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mothertwotheblues 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Core Memories 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Butterfly Jasmine 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ur Desire 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Twinklee 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Twirling Daisy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Outro 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Adorable Moments 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Raging Bloom 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lowenstein (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trust Fund Philly 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Autumn Rhythm 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wondrous 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just Bluffing 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Solemn Vow 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 No Time Left 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Edward J. Johnston Memorial S.) – Edward J. Johnston Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Allnight Moonlight 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Benoit 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wicked Secret 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fran’s Star 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Good and Stout 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Letmikefigureitout 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cajun Mitole 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Laser Clad 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sippin On Gin 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Boss of All Bosses 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Louisiana Stallion Of The Year Star Guitar S.) – Louisiana Stallion Of The Year Star Guitar S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Creole Chrome 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Thebabeslayer 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wherethehitsare 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scar Ship 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bubby 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mor Force 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mogumbeaux 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Chariot 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Black Gold S.) – Black Gold S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Touch of Fire 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Beekman Street 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Black Hornet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swift Blade 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ramblin 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunrise 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Casa Cielo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 McCready 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Charged Cotton S.) – Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Charged Cotton S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thrill Seeker 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chicka Chick 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mischievous Cindy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Liteupthenite 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Complete Wrap 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tied the Knot 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fade to Gold 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jet Ruckus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Braken Poppa 0.00 1 2-1

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.