Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 13, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bronze Legacy 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Nothin 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Marlin Darlin 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Peace of Justice 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Hammydown 4.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Go Hot Girl 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Ocean’s Appeal 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moonie Pie 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sue’s Little Zing 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Pasila 4.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Precious Money 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Eve of Eve 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Factor of Time 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Becky’sgottahaveit 8.00 8 15-1
5 5 Thundering Desire 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maximum Bourbon 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Built 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Autodrive 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Old Homestead 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Red State 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tuck Check 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss River Rat 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Turf Rocket 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Rosieontheriver 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Forgotten Fortune 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Differently 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Rosie’s Angus 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Miss Harmonic 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Jocasta 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kayla’s Komet 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Irish Punch 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Startin Trouble 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Knock Knock 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Winning Matters 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 She’s Our Ten 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Rosecliffe 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tarzana 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sunshine Daydream 4.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Buckeye Bombshell 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Private Property (IRE) 5.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Royal Ascot 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Good Conduct 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Galatina 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Olatz (GB) 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Keen Gal 50.00 10 19-1
10 10 Lit Up 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lakota Lady 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Humble Toad 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Be the Light 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Nut Bush City 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Aegis 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Nightmare Fuel 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fast Gun 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Stepping Stones 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Rani 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 She’s a Live Wire 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Candy Talking 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Nelson’s Penny 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Hidden Map 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Echo Juliet 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 I B Flyin 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Crusin Like a Cat 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Easy Bet 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Where’s Aunt J 6.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Hey Madalyn Claire 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Be a Bandit 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Little Z 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Lightening Mo 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Miss Kennedy 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Taken It 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Saberfight 30.00 11 21-1
6 6 Mo Smoking 4.50 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.