Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 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
1 1 J Z’s First 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Honey Run 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Lily’s Creed 2.50 4 8-1
8 8 Madam Henny 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Coinmaker 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Beyond the Hype 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Miss Distinctive 3.00 6 11-1
7 7 No Nannette No 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jerry’s Eighty 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Call Me Q 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Onasa 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mesa Spirit 2.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 India Ink 3.00 5 9-1
6 6 Twirling Roses 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sailing Solo 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Perfect Star 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Ski Patrol 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Niles Channel 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Z Z’s Prince 2.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 My Bariley 12.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Wicked Trick 8.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Lil Bro Coop 12.00 9 17-1
3 3 Path to Success 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Haleys Sailor 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Spectrier 20.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Nobrag Justfact 8.00 10.8 20-1
12 12 Keys Included 8.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smart N Intuitive 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mark the Moose 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Glenn’s Jumper 3.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Bling’s Bellwether 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Grand Design 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Mischief’s Machine 8.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Risky Boy 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Time to Meddle 4.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 B W P Spirit 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Funny Lady 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Demanding 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 My Shot 6.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Always Practical 5.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Tempting Eve 8.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Make a Million 5.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Midnight Mary 8.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Escovedo 5.00 9 17-1
8 8 Tanti Auguri 3.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Give Her Another 4.50 9.5 18-1
4 4 Gin Run 12.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Continuance 8.00 10.5 20-1
12 12 Kissin Riches 6.00 11.2 21-1
14 14 Chell Jae 20.00 14.2 27-1
16 16 Don’t Blink 3.00 15.5 29-1
15 15 Mezcal Mule 3.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Magic City Classic S.) – Magic City Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bobby Jr. 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Channelfortynine 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Unaffiliated 15.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Dromas 4.50 1.8 3-1
11 11 Jovie G 4.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Uncle Brad 5.00 4 7-1
10 10 Liken It 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Aoide 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Simplicated 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Wabash 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Moor to Conquer 20.00 4.8 9-1
Uncle Brad 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ship Cadet 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mark of the Z 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 American Know How 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Talons Time 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Gilded Ruler 3.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Swift as I Am 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Linzer 5.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Bad Beat Brian 4.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Executive Power 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Acknowledge 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Blondate 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 M L Brody’s Gem 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Same Play 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Gabbys Bling 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Uninspired 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Rexinator 20.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Gold Thief 4.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Jacque Couteau 20.00 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.