Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mojane Metal 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sweet Aurora G 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Kisses for Cooper 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Mo Vista 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Cause We Can 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Coach’s Memory 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Krafts Palace 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Kylie’s Knight 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Dewey’s Soldier 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fruit Basket 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr. Brad’s Cowboy 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Taurean 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Closing Agent 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Ocean Voyager 6.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Hustlin’ Man 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Greatizlove 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Humor Me Boy 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Azteca Storm 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Disco Ball 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Double Edge Sword 3.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Solidify 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Charco 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Briterdayzahead 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Peso in My Pocket 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Loudermilk 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 We Miss Arlington 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Slam Diego 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hittin My Stride 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Madison Rae 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Gypsan 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Roar of Silence 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 April’s Gem 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Start Singing 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Im Singled Up 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Foreign Tourist 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Cheyenne Moon 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vanna G 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 That’s the Deal 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Sweet Thirteen 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 La Palabra 6.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Rose Hill Rocket 6.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Mom’s Hands 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Wickey Bibby 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Our Indian Girl 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Star of Astrology 20.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Micheline Gail 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Insipid 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Turbo Launch 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Razorcat 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Joe’s Candy 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Iceberg Slim 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Got Stripes 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Blue Chair Bay 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Ain’t Dere No Mo 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Gazar 15.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Bad Joke 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Crescent City Derby) – Crescent City Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Our Moneyman 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Bubby 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Wherethehitsare 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Lafitte’s Legacy 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Vitruvius 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Mogumbeaux 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Shantel Lanerie Memorial S.) – Shantel Lanerie Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Margie’s Intention 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Blue Fire 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Rising Inflation 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Canal Street 8.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Clearly a Test 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Murdock 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Restore (FR) 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Tussling Charlie 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Ketchum 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Unleash the Power 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 John the Beer Man 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Magic Brew 8.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Wagner 10.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 The Boss Soss 15.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Marcus Gift 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Glacial Power 20.00 14 26-1
10 10 Orleans Tourist 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Spamalot 20.00 14 26-1
1 1 To the Chief 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hesper 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Remi 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 I Got the Hint 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Skenes Crews 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Who Is Chief 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Seizethedaydude 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Chariot 8.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Classical Knight 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Luna C 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Catchin Drama 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Ova Charged S.) – Ova Charged S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Synthetic 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Rue Lala 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Six String 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Sassi Strutter 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Bet Towinit 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Tommie G 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Custom Design 20.00 5.6 10-1
3 3 Mischievous Cindy 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Star Guitar S. Presented By Brittlyn Stable) – Star Guitar S. Presented By Brittlyn Stable

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sippin On Gin 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Letmikefigureitout 4.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Highland Creek 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Cosmic Train 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Benoit 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Mangum 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 He’s Late Again 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kenmore West 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Tdzshininluckystar 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gorilla Trek 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Western Run 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Bizzee Channel 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Masqueparade 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Ben Dreaming 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Moment of Stardom 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Super Wise 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Sendero 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 William Gustavo 30.00 10 19-1
7 7 Motor City Menace 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.