Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 31, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tg Classy Dasher 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jess Sista Girl 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Bold Bux 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Dlj Pilotos Lady 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Bd Wicked Quick 3.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Whata Jessie 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Dlj Teller Lil Bit 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jrs Majestic Shadow 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Coronas Sunrise 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Encino Pride 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Rf Obvious Power 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Zoom N On High 3.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Tg Mount Coup 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Meagan All Over 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sheza Monee Train 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Havens Jambalaya 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Zm Africa 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Jj One Jessan 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Mp Shinning Memories 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Zaxo 13 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Sheza Train Baby 4.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Freedom Ride 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zero Kelvin 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Super Buxs 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Piloto West 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Vf Up the Money 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Louisiana Jess Blue 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sheza Bar Hopper 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Mp Easy 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Faubourg St. John S.) – Faubourg St. John S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 One Fast Cajun 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Louie B Quick 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Kiss My Mud Bug 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Freakin Patriot Dash 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Lz King of the Kings 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Diamondonatrain 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 One Fine Beast 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Jess Deluxe 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Fletch My Alcohol 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Rogue From the South 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Fk Hoka Hey 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Hosanna Hosanna 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden) – Maiden

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Blood Rose Z 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Brigs Dashing Corona 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Power Game 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Trumps Dynasty 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tee Ninety X 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Jammin Jewel 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Ll Miss Henning 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hollywood Eagle 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tlc Jess Bye 3.00 4 8-1
4 4 Eagle Flyn Thru Fire 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Big Man 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 Toby Dale 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Engine Victory 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Won My Heart 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Ghetto Supastaar 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cat O Mine Tails 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Desert Moon 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Elegant Dynastia 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 My Corona Blues 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Jessabluesman 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Never Bleu 2.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Jess O Blue 20.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Recanpago Jess 8.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Pm Uno Dasher 8.00 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.