Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 18, 2023

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
3 3 Shes a Lucky Rebel 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Two Jet 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Mo Smoking 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Calling 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lightening Mo 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Hot Golden Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Starsnmotion 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Atalanta Asteria 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Comparative 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Chablis 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Amisfield 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Nancy Spain 4.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Raggity Sand 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Song Bridge 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Persimmon Hill 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Catherine Blaze 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Field of Vision 5.00 1 2-1
5 4 Relic Hunter 4.00 1.9 3-1
4 3 Hard Four 3.00 3.3 6-1
1A 13 Tambourine Star 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 5 Gutzy 8.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Lil Woadie 6.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Blindedbythegees 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 2 Autumns Strong Man 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Gotmy Mo Jo Workin 12.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Risktaker 15.00 9 17-1
12 12 Holy Bayou 15.00 10.2 19-1
2 1 Couyons Cause 20.00 12.4 23-1
8 8 Peanut N Ike 20.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Merlazza 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ornately 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Huntress for Hire 4.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Sweet Shild O Mine 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Perfect Wish 10.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Mystical Fire 10.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 New Beat 12.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Lure’em In 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 My Sweet Summer 12.00 9 17-1
11 11 Destine to Race 12.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Dare to Wish 12.00 10.3 19-1
5 5 Corsini 12.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 Mucho Macho Girl 12.00 11.8 22-1
3 3 Urban Force 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Bishops Bay 3.00 1 2-1
1A 12 St. John’s 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 6 First Mission 4.00 1.9 3-1
3 2 Ocean City 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 5 Quaternion 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 1 Unload 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Bettera 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Uxmal 20.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Moesahandful 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Right Karma 15.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 No Take Backs 20.00 9.7 18-1
4 3 River Raft 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Albert M. Stall Memorial S.) – Albert M. Stall Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Island Hideaway (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clara Peeters (GB) 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Trail Ridge Road 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Lake Lucerne 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 My Philly Twirl 5.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Shotgun Hottie 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Flatter Me Silly 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Soft Touch 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Carpe Vinum 10.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Lil Kings Princess 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Russian Mafia 10.00 6.1 12-1
Lake Lucerne 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Gametime Gladiator 5.00 1 2-1
1 6 Baseline Beater 4.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Woodythebidspotter 3.50 1.5 3-1
1A 9 Earl of Dassel 4.50 2.8 5-1
9 10 Kigali 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Sense You Asked 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 12 Fight’n Ready 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Neighbor 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 2 Julia’s Warrior 8.00 6 11-1
4 3 Dream Force 12.00 8.1 15-1
5 4 Big Commerce 15.00 11.3 21-1
10 11 Guadalajara 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Banishing 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 First Defender 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Denington 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Tapit Shoes 4.50 3 6-1
8 8 Willakenzie 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Cagliostro 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Hullinahurry 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Hunter’s Drive 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Colonel Power S.) – Colonel Power S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 All in Sync 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Surveillance 2.50 2 4-1
9 9 Evan Sing 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Manny Wah 5.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Straight Answer (GB) 3.50 4.6 9-1
10 10 My Pal Mattie 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Angaston 4.50 5.3 10-1
14 14 Hunter John 8.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Kennesaw 12.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Pyron 10.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 Yankee Seven 10.00 12.7 24-1
11 11 Sign of War 12.00 13.2 25-1
2 2 Twirling Roses 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mineshaft S. Presented By Relyne Gi By Hagyard) – Mineshaft S. Presented By Relyne Gi By Hagyard

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tawny Port 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pioneer of Medina 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Happy American 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Mr. Wireless 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Hoist the Gold 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Big Blue Line 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Run Classic 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 King Fury 10.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Farmington Road 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Fair Grounds S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation) – Fair Grounds S. Presented By Horse Racing Nation

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Two Emmys 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gentle Soul 3.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tiz the Bomb 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Bay Street Money 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Cavalry Charge 6.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Pixelate 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Corelli 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 English Tavern 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Rachel Alexandra S. Presented By Fasig-tipton) – Rachel Alexandra S. Presented By Fasig-tipton

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chop Chop 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Hoosier Philly 1.20 2.2 4-1
5 5 Pretty Mischievous 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Vahva 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Knockyoursocksoff 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Miracle 12.00 4.7 9-1
Pretty Mischievous 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Risen Star S. Presented By Lamarque Lincoln And Lamarque Crescent City Ford) – Risen Star S. Presented By Lamarque Lincoln And Lamarque Crescent City Ford

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Curly Jack 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Silver Heist 12.00 1.4 3-1
14 14 Private Creed 12.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Angel of Empire 8.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Harlocap 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Sun Thunder 15.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Determinedly 8.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Two Phil’s 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Tapit’s Conquest 6.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Victory Formation 3.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Crupi 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Shaq Diesel 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Single Ruler 30.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Quiet as Midnight 50.00 14 26-1

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.