Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 16, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reverent 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Chad’s Flash 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Ourquickdrawmcgraw 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Problem Child 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lone Star Max 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Perfect Strike 12.00 5 10-1
2 2 Ole Stud Muffin 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lions Not Sheep 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Bariley 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Bonus Appreciation 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Big Power Red 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Pharaoh’s Prophecy 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Big Blue 20.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Max Pandowdy 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Mo Them Down 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lunar Module 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Herd Immunity 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Starburst 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Mischief’s Machine 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Silver Wings 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Peso in My Pocket 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Gotta Go 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Le Monstre Rapide 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sassi D 3.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Boston Blitz 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Yockey’s Drivethru 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Contraband Early 6.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 City of Love 3.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Measure of Faith 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Passing Judgment 8.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Social Solution 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Agent Creed 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Smarty Alex 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Solid Country Gold 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Brigade Commander 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Summer Lover 8.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Baseline Beater 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Gluckstadt 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Treaty 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Old Alliance 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Dapper Dude 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 De’ Ans Eighty 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tu Cha 5.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Madelyn Belle 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mystic Storm 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Hannah’s Haven 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Loveyoulikecrazy 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 The Rage of Art 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Belmar Summer 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Copper Moon 10.00 7 13-1
8 8 Girl Afraid 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Honky Tonk Highway 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Baltimore Heart 12.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Redeposit 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mighty Message 4.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Hold Your Applause 4.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Big Fig 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Seven Anniversary 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Gavel 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Gotta Keep Him 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sharp Strike 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Finish the Mission 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Brennan’s Honor 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Oh My Mia 0 0-1
8 8 Liuzza 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Into Stars 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Beelieve Her 3.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 Plum Tricky 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Remunzel 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Velvet Kisses 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Oh My Mia 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Sybarite 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 A Lil Psychotic 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Mt. Masada 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lady Jeopardy 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Academic Honor 4.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Tryinmyheartout 12.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Miss Riddler 4.50 2.6 5-1
12 12 Happy Helen 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Cotton Candy Annie 20.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Nomadic Pride 5.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Flamand 20.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Russian Mafia 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Elle Est Forte 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tasweya 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Musical Score 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Present Moment (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Tsuris 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Imindycatbirdseat 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Oak Hill Solution 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Juju Nineteen 10.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Arctic Rose 5.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Northernreflection 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Fort Bonz 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Unwanted Intruder 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Steal It Back 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Gallant Star 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Caeus in Pasadena 50.00 11.4 22-1
13 13 Payday Too 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Meditate 12.00 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.