Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 14, 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 Contraband Early 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Duvee 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Hudson’s Day 3.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Midnight Halo 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Girlie’s Max 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Crigler 20.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Go Brother Go 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Josan 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Heza Sexy Zong 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Background 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uxmal 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Feathers Road 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Ben Dreaming 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Smoothdini 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Napoleonic Code 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Hexcel 6.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Whiskey and Easy 10.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Motor City Menace 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Guaguarero 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Skip Forward (JPN) 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Perfect Dial 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Full Command 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Clearly Stardom 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Max the Butler 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Don Pablo 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Arnie 4.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Cajun Swagger 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Truly an Honor 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stress Test 6.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Click 4.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 War Belle 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Eskenforave and Ak 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Sky Low Low 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Speed Skater 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Shezthefactor 6.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Imprudent 8.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Deceitful Banker 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sweet Darlin 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Two Jet 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Pip Squeek 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Deal With It 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Usain d’Oro 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Honor His Half 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Lake Marie 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 One Line Ruler 6.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Sienna Breeze 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yaudacity 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Al Muheerah 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Wooten Warrior (IRE) 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stellar Knickie 15.00 4 7-1
8 8 My Glenda Faye 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Go Go Playmate 5.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Blushing Justice 4.50 6.7 13-1
2 2 Cheddar 6.00 7 13-1
6 6 Heitzgirl 8.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Ocala Gala 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 One More Guitar 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Crescent Sky 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Seeking Attention 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Napping 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Baby Hello 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Niche 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pure Joy 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Abilene 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Lady Law 2.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Twinklee 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Sister Jean 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Ur Desire 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Lit Up 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ori 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ontario 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Miz Chris 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Awesomesauce 2.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Sheila’s Lion 12.00 4 7-1
11 11 Spun Candy 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Chasing Glory 30.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Channel Check (GB) 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Aviso 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Queen Wilhelmina 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Union Mist 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Kalil 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Golddiggendevil 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Soul Coaxing 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Battleoflexington 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Shortlist 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Luni Sima 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 You’re On Mute 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 People Force 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Keys Included 30.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Changing Times 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Star Apriority 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Righteous Freedom 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Awesome William 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Leisurely 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Sultan’s Pride 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Tombigbee 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Our Bodie 5.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Yakety Yak 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Senor Smoke 8.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 M L Brody’s Gem 20.00 10 19-1

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.