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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
4 4 Louisiana Wildlife 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sand Street 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Sir Liam 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sir Pistolero 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Red Moscato 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 D Coldest 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Our Pact 8.00 6.4 12-1
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
9 9 Custom Ruby 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Thats Unbelievable 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Broadway Star 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Littlebitofaqueen 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Moneyforwednesday 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Seamus’s Girl 4.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Delightful Halo 20.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Double Cute 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mom’s Hands 15.00 SCRATCH

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 3.8 7-1
2 2 Wosiemaks 4.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Lofty Heights 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Chapellete 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Fern Spirit 12.00 5 10-1
5 5 My Idea 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Spicy Italian 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 This Gray Mischiev 12.00 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
3 3 Spirit to Inspire 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Ballybay Beauty 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Kancancutie 30.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Little Bit O Storm 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Safecracker Sue 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cruising the Town 4.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Twenty Four Grand 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Smoochie Boo 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Great Fortune 12.00 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Lemon Sohn 6.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Moral Man 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 A Long Time 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Bourbon Americana 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Brock’s Boy 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Sunset Skip 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Coboch 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Lawless Ways 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 E Lion 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Maki Monarchy 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Hard Spun to Run 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 D Day Sky 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Social Solution 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Jack Rabbit 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Special Awakening 3.00 6 11-1
9 9 Major Dax 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lucky N Lawless 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Geaux Unified 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mae’s Majesty 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Grand Windfall 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Restless Mind 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Cava de Oro 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Jubilate 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Reaux Day 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Come Sail Away 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Fulla Wicked Sugar 10.00 8 15-1
12 12 Metry Mama 3.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Brown’s Harmony 30.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Lil Bit Forgotten 30.00 9.6 18-1
15 15 Voodoo Lady 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Blag’s Mom 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Proton Kitty 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 West Hollywood 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Higgins Boat 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Emmanuel 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Point Proven 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Legalize 6.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Neat 10.00 5 10-1
8 8 Goldeneye 4.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Secret Chat 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Curlin’s Malibu 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Chasing Liberty 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ashes in the Ocean 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Silent Breeze 8.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Perpetual Patience 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Pardoned 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Due We Dare 4.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Vega Star 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tincan Cat 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Roadside Banker 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Queen’s Knight 30.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 I Bet You Wont 20.00 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.

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