Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 15, 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
4 4 Razor Crest 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Knockalittlelouder 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Marks Promise 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Cryptozonic 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Drewmazing 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Oak Hill Lg 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Like This 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Spinning Aces 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 The Speedy One 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Arthur’s Court 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Tyler’s Turn 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Date the Prince 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Sand Cast 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Bonafide 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Midnight Vengeance 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Victory Prince 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Musical Band 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Ayden’s Edge 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lil Central 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Clearly Artemus 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Metairie 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Von Erich 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Nippit 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Seize the Win 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Code of Parapluie 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Guile 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Time to Party 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Notion 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Hey Boss 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Castle Island 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Golden Bandit 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 El Perfecto 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 I’m Your Man 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Snazzy Gal 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Desert Glow 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Run Bambi Run 6.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 R T’s Gem 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Clearly Creeps 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 In B. J.’s Honor 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lady Star 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Broadway Pearl 8.00 4 8-1
12 12 Girl Thirsty 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Rileys Empire 15.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Dr Stricklands Ace 20.00 12 23-1
4 4 Country Belle 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Furio 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Save the Trees 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Demolition Duke 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Honky Tonk Highway 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Fully Volatile 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Scat Free 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ocala Gala 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Seeking Attention 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 One More Guitar 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Napping 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Niche 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Fun On the Bayou 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Crescent Sky 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Baby Hello 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Speightful One 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Iron in the Fire 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Sonofaship 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Bind Faith 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Creole Charlie 12.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Half Full 12.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Hoosier 12.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Gordito Hermoso 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Flashy Premo 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Country Guy 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.