Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 17, 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
3 3 What Can I Say 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Guanajuato 2.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 She’s My Priority 2.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Gurkha Gold (IRE) 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Texas Tidelands 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Hot Patootie 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Wait On Me 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Devil’s Tower 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 All West 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Secret Rules 1.20 1.5 3-1
3 3 Missed the Boat 10.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Gimme Some Mo 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Smokin Richie 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Premium 8.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 He’s a Bomb 5.00 4 8-1
9 9 Men of Kyle 5.00 4 8-1
3 3 Lyrical Poet 8.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Saint Selby 1.60 6.3 12-1
6 6 Heza Priority 12.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Jake the Band Man 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Alicia’s Kid 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Seven Scents 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Custom Kat 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sign of War 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kleinmeister 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Fireinthestorm 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fabled Ruler 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Humor Me Please 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Offshore Tithe 10.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Izeondec 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Time to Meddle 3.50 5 9-1
4 4 Chili Red 4.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Classic Runner 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sunday Breeze 0 0-1
12 12 Sunday Breeze 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silver Galaxy 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Touchdown Joe 5.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Monarch’s Mischief 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Pepper Jack 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Coffee County 5.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 20.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Deer Crossing 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Charlie G 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Perrins 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Hudson’s Turn 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Calibrachoa Kid 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Musical Maestro 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Auto Dial 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Dazzlemesilver 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Free Rambling Man 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 South Side 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Beautiful Life 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Cloud Without Rein 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Galadini 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Oh Macarena 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Spin the Breeze 8.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Mischievousness 8.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Clear Voice 2.50 7.7 15-1
4 4 Sotona 12.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Saranac Lake 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Beautiful Mischief 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Fleet Frost 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tipsy Runner 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Joke Master 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Plagne Champagne 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Matching Energy 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Renfrew 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lightning Myqueen 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Tammy Lynn 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ronalds Gatsby 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vero Campione 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 American Dollars 1.80 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lincoln Production 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 St Pierre 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Parker Now 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Punchie 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Lacey’s Star 12.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Renati 10.00 9 17-1

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.