Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Monday, March 9, 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 Publicity 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dan d’Oro 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Oliverio 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Vamos Ya 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Express Line 5.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 No Rematch 5.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Westeros 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Cash App Mike 6.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Lost in the Sauce 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Meroney 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hesper 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Sarah’s Runner 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Classical Knight 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 The Wicked Cat 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Charles Bodie 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Romeo Spikes 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wickedly Royal 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Talkabout 10.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 El Star 8.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Our Indian Girl 12.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 What a Hangover 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Clearly Bella 4.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Micheline Gail 15.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Kinsley Grace 4.50 8.8 17-1
10 10 Red Revenger 15.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 No Deductible 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Never Really Know (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Orient 4.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Don’t Be Salty 3.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Romany Road 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Polska Sue 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Linda Faye 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Thousand Angels 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 American Select 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Myiyla 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Dakota Cam 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Walknto Neworleans 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Justlikelouise 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Miss Amber Q 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Swampy 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ayzee 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Summers With Sonya 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Sautee Nacoochee 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Magnolia’s Mission 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Steppin Silver 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gorilla Trek 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Masteroffoxhounds 12.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Indian Cat 4.50 3.2 6-1
10 10 Sponge Bath 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Now and Later 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Mr. Faversham 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Kah Nigh 50.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Bizzee Channel 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Bello Creedo 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Sendero 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Funnyflame 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mister Banderas 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Starry Eyed 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 C F Spunie Style 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Yankeestrolgy 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Starport 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Half Way There 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 El Dan 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Asthecoldwindblows 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 My Other Half 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paradise Ridge 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Love Getaway 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Restless Mind 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Sweet Iron 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Suivante 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Dijon 15.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Annala 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Jus Mink Me 12.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Marlin Darlin 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Expect a Guitar 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Badgeball 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Baron of the Nile 6.00 3 6-1
12 12 Begforforgiveness 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Strange Arrange 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Twirling Roses 4.50 6.4 12-1
9 9 Flipping Fish 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 B Minor 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Oncoming Train 10.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Crime Spree 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 My Liam 3.50 7.8 15-1
10 10 Sanpirodu 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Shriner 20.00 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.