Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 19, 2024

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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Duvee 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ranch Badge 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Big Boo 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Ranch Water 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Peso Pesado 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Field of Vision 5.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Courtman 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pursuit l’Harmonie 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Moion 6.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Broadway Star 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Lawless Times 3.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Everylittlesingh 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Lightening Mo 5.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Tap Iron Fist 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Mo Diva 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sir Liam 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 El Perfecto 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Mauritius 1.60 3.1 6-1
2 2 First Class Harlow 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Under Surveillance 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 He Gots to Go 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ronic 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Overanalytical 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Faith Runner 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Watrugonnadokaren 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Pi Yo Princess 4.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 No Nannette No 4.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Averi Ever After 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 J Z’s First 3.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Fat and Furious 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Suporb 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Caviar Resolution 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Lacis Jewel 20.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Lake Runner 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Scoop 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Jeopardy 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Smiling Ellie 4.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Guest of Honor 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Jocasta 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Smart With Heart 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Katies Factor 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Saved by Grace 8.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Espere 8.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Play Good Pay Good 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tempting Lady 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Aberdeen 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Galadini 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sweet Charlize 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Sterling Luck 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Splash Master 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Flathead Finale 8.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Bagel and Deli 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gabarra 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cowes 4.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Aspenite 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Classic Power (IRE) 3.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Prodigy Paradise 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Summertime Peppers 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Scat Free 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Gone Elvis 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Morello 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Surveillance 5.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Corona Bolt 1.80 1.3 3-1
7 7 Kavod 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Pro Oxidant 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Chasing Time 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Bridleuptothebar 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Strong Eagle 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Midnight Escape 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Went West 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Saint Selby 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Razor Crest 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cypress Gold 4.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 Gamer Nate 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Court Jester 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Captivating Star 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Bitsy’s Star 20.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Regatta Bay 20.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Coal Coal Beer 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Ace 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Star Star Star 6.00 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.