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Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 20, 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 Sand Street 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Louisiana Wildlife 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Red Moscato 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Sir Pistolero 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 D Coldest 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Sir Liam 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Our Pact 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Love a Fighter 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Awree 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Broadway Star 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Seamus’s Girl 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Custom Ruby 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Moneyforwednesday 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Thats Unbelievable 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Double Cute 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Littlebitofaqueen 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Mom’s Hands 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Delightful Halo 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Reimagine 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Queen Berkeley 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Wosiemaks 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 My Idea 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Lofty Heights 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Chapellete 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Fern Spirit 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 This Gray Mischiev 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Spicy Italian 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Watering 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Cruising the Town 4.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Safecracker Sue 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Spirit to Inspire 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Smoochie Boo 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Ballybay Beauty 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Great Fortune 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Little Bit O Storm 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Kancancutie 30.00 10 19-1
1 1 Twenty Four Grand 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 One Tough Road 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Moral Man 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 A Long Time 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Lemon Sohn 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Brock’s Boy 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Lawless Ways 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Coboch 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Sunset Skip 8.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Bourbon Americana 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Maki Monarchy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Special Awakening 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Major Dax 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 E Lion 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 D Day Sky 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Jack Rabbit 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Lucky N Lawless 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Hard Spun to Run 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Social Solution 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Metry Mama 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Restless Mind 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Grand Windfall 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Geaux Unified 6.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Blag’s Mom 6.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 Proton Kitty 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Mae’s Majesty 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Fulla Wicked Sugar 10.00 4.6 9-1
15 15 Voodoo Lady 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Cava de Oro 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Jubilate 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Come Sail Away 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Reaux Day 20.00 9.8 19-1
11 11 Lil Bit Forgotten 30.00 15 28-1
10 10 Brown’s Harmony 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Higgins Boat 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Goldeneye 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Point Proven 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Curlin’s Malibu 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 West Hollywood 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Legalize 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Chasing Liberty 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Emmanuel 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Neat 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Secret Chat 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pardoned 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Perpetual Patience 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Due We Dare 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Vega Star 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ashes in the Ocean 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Silent Breeze 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Roadside Banker 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tincan Cat 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 I Bet You Wont 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Queen’s Knight 30.00 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.

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