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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
6 6 Vamos Ya 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lost in the Sauce 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Express Line 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 No Rematch 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Cash App Mike 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Dan d’Oro 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Oliverio 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Publicity 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Westeros 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hesper 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Classical Knight 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Sarah’s Runner 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Romeo Spikes 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Meroney 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 The Wicked Cat 6.00 7 13-1
6 6 Charles Bodie 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wickedly Royal 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Clearly Bella 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Kinsley Grace 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 El Star 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Talkabout 10.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Our Indian Girl 12.00 8 15-1
8 8 No Deductible 12.00 8 15-1
9 9 What a Hangover 12.00 8 15-1
5 5 Micheline Gail 15.00 10 19-1
10 10 Red Revenger 15.00 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
4 4 Myiyla 3.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Don’t Be Salty 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Lady Orient 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Romany Road 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Dakota Cam 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Polska Sue 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 American Select 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Linda Faye 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Thousand Angels 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ayzee 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Justlikelouise 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Summers With Sonya 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Miss Amber Q 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Walknto Neworleans 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Swampy 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Magnolia’s Mission 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Sautee Nacoochee 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gorilla Trek 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Funnyflame 3.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Bizzee Channel 4.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Indian Cat 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Now and Later 8.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Sponge Bath 8.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Mr. Faversham 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Masteroffoxhounds 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Steppin Silver 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Bello Creedo 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Sendero 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Kah Nigh 50.00 12 23-1

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 1.4 3-1
8 8 Asthecoldwindblows 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Starport 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 C F Spunie Style 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Half Way There 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Yankeestrolgy 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 El Dan 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Love Getaway 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paradise Ridge 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Restless Mind 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Suivante 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 My Other Half 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sweet Iron 8.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Marlin Darlin 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Jus Mink Me 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Dijon 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Expect a Guitar 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Annala 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Badgeball 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 My Liam 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Twirling Roses 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Baron of the Nile 6.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Flipping Fish 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Oncoming Train 10.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Begforforgiveness 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Crime Spree 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Strange Arrange 20.00 12 23-1
3 3 B Minor 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Sanpirodu 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 Shriner 20.00 12 23-1

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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