Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, March 13, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zoom Erin 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Shylock 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swizzlecity 8.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Be Bo 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Ryan’s Grace 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Indy Lover 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Roll Gypsy Roll 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Macee 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Freeform 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lily’s Creed 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Plants and Birds 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Star’s Dream 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Secret Melody 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Ms. Priestly 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cced for Steph 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Why Wait 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Addi Bug 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Mrs. Necaise 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Crypto Brave 15.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Loyal to the Chief 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Bless d’South 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Stop Shop N Drop 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Julio Choice 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 On the Nile 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cora’s Legacy 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Answer the Call 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Berlaine 2.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dancing Nancy 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Jocasta 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Bella Cruella 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unfathomed 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hot Le Roy 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pinch Me a Penny 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Zong Tough 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 And Fifty 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Northernreflection 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Cherokee Takeover 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Gallant Star 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Steal It Back 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Laughing Out Loud 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candy Lover 2.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 My Southern Girl 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 La Scaloneta 5.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Lady Aberdeen 3.50 6 11-1
1 1 Zoe’s Prime 4.50 6.3 12-1
4 4 Gift Gorgeous 12.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Awesome Becca 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Shetalkstoangels 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Freeburn 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dat Guitar 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Luyv 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Louisiana Liberty 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Cankton’s Cowgirl 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Dance Lil Darling 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Running Argument 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Guitar Solo 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hero Worship 0 0-1
7 7 Hero Worship 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Map to the Stars 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Baltimore Heart 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Runaway Joke 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Bronte Diem 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Caper’s Hooley 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Takethefifth 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Diamond Lord 10.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Lucchesi 4.50 6.4 12-1
11 11 Mister Lincoln 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Honorandprinciple 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Coach Campbell 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bitsy’s Star 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Matzoh Ball 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Lovely Sassicaia 12.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Puppeteer 4.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Dee’s Legs 8.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Inglis 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Gumball 4.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Happy Season 6.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Social Solution 12.00 8 15-1
4 4 Computerized 12.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Hit the Bullseye 15.00 11 21-1

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.