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
7 7 Duvee 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hudson’s Day 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Midnight Halo 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Contraband Early 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Girlie’s Max 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Josan 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Go Brother Go 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Heza Sexy Zong 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Crigler 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Background 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Feathers Road 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Uxmal 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Ben Dreaming 4.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Hexcel 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Whiskey and Easy 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Smoothdini 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Motor City Menace 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Napoleonic Code 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Skip Forward (JPN) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Guaguarero 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Arnie 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Perfect Dial 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Full Command 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Clearly Stardom 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Don Pablo 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Max the Butler 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Cajun Swagger 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 War Belle 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Truly an Honor 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Click 4.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Shezthefactor 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Stress Test 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Speed Skater 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Imprudent 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Sky Low Low 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Eskenforave and Ak 15.00 7.3 14-1
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 2.6 5-1
4 4 One Line Ruler 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Pip Squeek 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Deal With It 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Usain d’Oro 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Honor His Half 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Sienna Breeze 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Lake Marie 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Ocala Gala 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Seeking Attention 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Al Muheerah 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Blushing Justice 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Yaudacity 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Go Go Playmate 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Wooten Warrior (IRE) 5.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 One More Guitar 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Cheddar 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Heitzgirl 8.00 5.4 10-1
15 15 Napping 8.00 5.4 10-1
13 13 Niche 8.00 5.4 10-1
14 14 Crescent Sky 12.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 My Glenda Faye 12.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Stellar Knickie 15.00 11.6 22-1
16 16 Baby Hello 20.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Law 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pure Joy 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Abilene 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Twinklee 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sister Jean 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Lit Up 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Ur Desire 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Awesomesauce 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ontario 3.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Union Mist 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Ori 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Kalil 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Aviso 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Miz Chris 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sheila’s Lion 12.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Spun Candy 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Channel Check (GB) 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Queen Wilhelmina 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Chasing Glory 30.00 12 23-1

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 1.2 2-1
6 6 Battleoflexington 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Changing Times 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Shortlist 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 You’re On Mute 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Luni Sima 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 People Force 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Keys Included 30.00 9 17-1

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 1.3 2-1
5 5 Our Bodie 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sultan’s Pride 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Senor Smoke 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Tombigbee 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Leisurely 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Yakety Yak 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Awesome William 12.00 5.8 11-1
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.