Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 22, 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
3 3 Mo for Us 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 La Nina Dorada 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Viv’s Wild Aces 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Mia Antonia 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Tap Galore 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Good N Sassy 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Good to Be Prince 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Allied Commander 2.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Dan d’Oro 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Final Decree 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Shriner 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mustacheuaquestion 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Nine Oh One 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mrs. Mendelssohn 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wauneka 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Afternoon Diva 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Lady Orient 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Serving Time (GB) 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Thehillonwoodside 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Carson Bay 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Anakarina 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Small Town Heroine 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lyric Street 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Commanded 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Romany Road 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Cruzin Van Nuys 5.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Beamer 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lakota Spirit 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Ann Alee 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Trail Ridge Road 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Paint Me Perfect 4.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Lady Jeopardy 5.00 5 9-1
5 5 Ba Dee Yah 4.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Midnight Bella 5.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Jocasta 8.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Mercy Warren 6.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Mucho Macho Girl 8.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 I Had That One Too 8.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Frost Mountain 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Spielman 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Map to the Stars 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Good Lord 4.50 3 6-1
9 9 Darrow 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Partyvicious 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Bruhn 4.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Donegal Freedom 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Donegal Moonshine 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Reteko 8.00 1 2-1
13 13 High Ceiling 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Lebowski 6.00 5 9-1
14 14 El Muheet 6.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Susan’s Boy 3.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Kayaan 5.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Tom’s Magic 4.50 8.6 16-1
7 7 Ambridge 10.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Windtalker 8.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Tequila n’ Salt 12.00 10.3 19-1
6 6 El Maximo 12.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Frosty Blue 20.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Tested 20.00 12.6 24-1
2 2 Lemon Sohn 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Country Guy 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dixie Street 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Gold Punch 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Cheatin Charlie 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Mucho Marvin 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Cigar Van 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Lil Woadie 15.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Kahaal 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Jeb’s Lucky Eight 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.