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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 1, 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 About to Set Sail 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 The Pretty Sister 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Mika Ella Pika 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Sacred Saint 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Clearly Credo 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Classy Mimi 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 This Gray Mischiev 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Disco Ball 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Get Her Number 2.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Show Time 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Guanare 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Aaron 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Grand Academic 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Clearly My Star 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Windy Ice 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Nova Nova Nova 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 All Star Tout 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Mojane Metal 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Provoker 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 It’s Just Simple 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Cause We Can 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Rainy Day 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Runninginthemoney 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 American Dollars 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Regatta Bay 5.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Totally Addicted 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Into Wishing 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Hooray Austin 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Gobot 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Joey’s Lightening 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Showers 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Mambo Queen 1.80 1.1 2-1
8 8 Storms of Life 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 La Reynita 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Saint Nancy S 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Yuma’s Shadow 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Reimagine 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Super Stormy 10.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 McKinzie Magic 10.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Lofty Heights 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Double Edge Sword 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Charco 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Rocketeightyeight 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Runnin Munnin 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Astrologysprotege 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Briterdayzahead 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 We Miss Arlington 10.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Premium 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fancy Fairlane 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Castle Run 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Razorcat 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Start Out 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Ice Wolf 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Unitas 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Tan Chulo 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Cool Customer 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Benji Star 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hay Jude 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Smash It 4.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Bron and Brow 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Achromedoutcat 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sounds Like Power 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Doctored Deal 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Safarinfas 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Petitfor 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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