Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 21, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Prepped 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Fast Connection 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Road Trippin 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Royal Causeway 4.50 4 8-1
8 8 Taterpie 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Mount Vernon 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Classic Tap 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Swerve 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Tranquillo 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Fasig-tipton Crescent City Oaks) – Fasig-tipton Crescent City Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Braken Poppa 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Thrill Seeker 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Fade to Gold 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Play On Player 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Chicka Chick 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 What’s Love 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Miss Amber Q 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Marauder 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Direct Strike 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Get Them Roses 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Double Entendre 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Tiernanogue 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Regal Star 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Paul’s Recovery 8.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Royal Seal 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tamino 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 This Is Your Time 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Hot Days Ahead 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Bestball 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Mouqeer 4.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Rock Music 3.50 5 9-1
9 9 Arabian Power 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 El Maximo 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Exhilaration 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Great Moment 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Autie 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Conejo Chapin 10.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Free Scrim 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Dapper Moon 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 G’wildcat 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Mister Banderas 4.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Lauri’s Wish 30.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Achromedoutcat 4.50 8.4 16-1
9 9 Hi Yah 30.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Bandido Deal 6.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Prodigy Paradise 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Tom Benson Memorial S.) – Tom Benson Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Way to Be Marie 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ready for Shirl 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Gavea (GER) 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Sophie’s Cruiser 10.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Sea To Sky (IRE) 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 For Love and Honor 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cupids Crush 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chianti Town 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bearister 15.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Impractical 15.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Armet 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Radar Lock 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Not to Worry 4.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Saint of War 6.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Mo the Merrier 4.50 5.6 11-1
11 11 Mr. All In 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Essence of Knicks 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Range Goat 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Costa Rising S.) – Costa Rising S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nine Part 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Monsieur Candy 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Strong Promise 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Hay Jude 5.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Smash It 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Clear as a Bele 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Big Chopper 15.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Sounds Like Power 8.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Chad’s Flashy Ways 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Sassi D 10.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Take Charge J J 20.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Dr. My Eyes 20.00 7 13-1
13 13 Buy the Rights 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (New Orleans Classic S. Presented By Hagyard) – New Orleans Classic S. Presented By Hagyard

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Touchuponastar 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Life and Times 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Not This Boy 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Westwood 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Corporate Power 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Accelerize 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Muniz Memorial Classic S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation) – Muniz Memorial Classic S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Program Trading (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Lagynos 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Montador 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Tom’s Magic 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Chasing the Crown 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Idratherbeblessed 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Faber 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Fasig-tipton Fair Grounds Oaks) – Fasig-tipton Fair Grounds Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bella Ballerina 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Newtown Pike 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Life of Joy 4.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Maximum Offer 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Love and Trust 4.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Luv Your Neighbor 3.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Miss Metoyer 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby) – Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chip Honcho 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Tempo 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Universe 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Blacksmith 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Easterly 6.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Spirit of Royal 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Pavlovian 6.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Emerging Market 6.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Autobahn 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Heavenly Melody 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Prima Donna 5.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Good Family 8.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Raspberry 12.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Mighty Hankerin 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Angelic Katie 20.00 5 10-1
7 7 Al Latafah 20.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Mothertwotheblues 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Angels Envy 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Determined Dancer 3.50 6.7 13-1
10 10 Federal Force 8.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Not That Simple 4.50 7.4 14-1
8 8 More Sweeter 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Twirling Daisy 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Raging Bloom 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dirty Straight Up 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Ray Mefasolateedoe 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Slewssongofthenile 4.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Charlie Prime 10.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 My Touch 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Hms Diamond 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Westbrook 12.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 A Lotta Shance 20.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Wildly Wicked 15.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Soft Hands 8.00 11.1 21-1
4 4 Shalom 20.00 11.9 23-1
2 2 Seize the Port 20.00 12 23-1

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.