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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
2 2 Clearly Credo 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mika Ella Pika 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 The Pretty Sister 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Sacred Saint 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Classy Mimi 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 This Gray Mischiev 12.00 SCRATCH

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 3.6 7-1
6 6 Show Time 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Grand Academic 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Aaron 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Guanare 5.00 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
4 4 All Star Tout 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Nova Nova Nova 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Provoker 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 It’s Just Simple 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Cause We Can 20.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Mojane Metal 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Windy Ice 3.50 6.8 13-1
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 2.6 5-1
5 5 Into Wishing 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Totally Addicted 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Hooray Austin 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Joey’s Lightening 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Gobot 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Regatta Bay 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mambo Queen 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Storms of Life 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Yuma’s Shadow 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Saint Nancy S 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 La Reynita 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Reimagine 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Lofty Heights 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Super Stormy 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Showers 1.60 SCRATCH
9 9 McKinzie Magic 10.00 SCRATCH

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 4.5 9-1
7 7 We Miss Arlington 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Briterdayzahead 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Premium 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Astrologysprotege 8.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Rocketeightyeight 4.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Runnin Munnin 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Castle Run 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Razorcat 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Tan Chulo 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Ice Wolf 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Unitas 5.00 4 7-1
1 1 Start Out 4.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Fancy Fairlane 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Cool Customer 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smash It 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Benji Star 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Hay Jude 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Sounds Like Power 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Bron and Brow 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Safarinfas 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Doctored Deal 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Petitfor 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Achromedoutcat 8.00 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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