Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 6, 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
7 7 Well Accustomed 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Our Last Half 8.00 2 4-1
1 1 Diamond Country 4.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Roberts Revenge 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Austyn Jane 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Tarkington Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Long Shot Louise 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Wicked Sailor 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bearcat 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Clearly Majestic 1.60 1.8 3-1
4 4 Deal of Faith 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Final Half 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Custom Ride 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Catchin Drama 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Blondate 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Torrey Pine 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Velveteen 2.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Kisses for Cooper 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Mutually Exclusive 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cruising the Town 10.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Not Today Boss 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Whateveryousay 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Waitinonabomb 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prince of Light 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Fast Connection 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Mischief Ride 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Starmetal 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Twenty Two Black 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Straitshootinlarry 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Sunset Skip 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Festivo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 He’s Exaggerating 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pardoned 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Go Get Trae 6.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Atchafalaya Sunset 12.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sultan’s Pride 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Bayouland Red 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Respectheconnect 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Parole Drama 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rojo Rita 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Prayforthewicked 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Tempting Eve 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Princess Is Olivia 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Betty’s Dance 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Heylookmeover 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Kazoom 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Outlaw Empire 8.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Key Man 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Impavido 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Standard Deduction 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 September Silver 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mor Cheese Please 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Orville’s Map 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Props 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sabi 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Risk Manager 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Liar’s Poker 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Next Level 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Calibrate 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Write Off Jerry 5.00 4 8-1
9 9 Mr McGregor 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Contemplation 6.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Awesome Ruta 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Great Escape 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 National Eclipse 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Marina’s Gold 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Midnight Blaze 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Flowersforshantell 4.00 2 4-1
9 9 Front and Silver 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 April’s Gem 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Crystal d’Oro 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Talksalot 30.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Roll Gypsy Roll 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Miz Jameson 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 Foreign Tourist 30.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Deal’em and Weep 6.00 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.