Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 26, 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
7 7 Elodine 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Flight On Race Day 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Lynna 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Marys Wine 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Never Walk Alone 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Oh I Giggle 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Mrs Zepeda 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sister Ella 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 C C Senora 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Lulu’s Magic 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Broadway Star 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Radiant Rebel 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Country Angel 8.00 6 11-1
8 8 My Royal Princess 10.00 8 15-1
5 5 Saucy Gem 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 What Say Thee 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Liberal Arts 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Wonderful Justice (GB) 3.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Call Me Fast 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ocean City 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Masqueparade 4.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Create Trouble 4.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Highestdistinction 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Out of Deductions 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Onasa 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Paddy’s House 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Julia’s Warrior 4.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Oncoming Train 6.00 4 7-1
2 2 Chi Town Hustler 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 We Miss Arlington 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Reckless Ransom 12.00 9 17-1
3 3 Johnny Up 12.00 9 17-1
9 9 Colonel Barton 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 States’ Rights 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Flying Mohawk 3.50 2 4-1
10 10 Stranger’s Church 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Without Caution 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Faber 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Curahee 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Turk and Wendy 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Boss of All Bosses 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Lucky Mischief 12.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Executor 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tanmancan 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Whole Lotta Lute 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Flat Out Runner 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 All About Tonite 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Manny’s Kat 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Whiskey and Easy 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Malibu Brad 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Itzcoatl 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Come On Come On 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gray’s Fable 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Smokey Mandate 4.50 1.9 3-1
15 15 General Mathis 5.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Relampago Verde 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Desert Duke 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Towering Storm 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Rock’n a Halo 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Eff Thirty Five 10.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Agent Creed 12.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Scat Free 12.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Alex Joon 15.00 10.8 20-1
14 14 Unified Dreams 15.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Berrettini 20.00 15 28-1
6 6 No White Flags 20.00 15 28-1
13 13 Uxmal 20.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chases Magic 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Prime Power 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Fanatical 4.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Gunmetal 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Hwy Twenty Ride 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Magical Wish 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Its Paladin Time 15.00 8 15-1
11 11 Shadow Coast 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Thermoscat 20.00 11 21-1
6 6 Arkansauce 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 Rachael’s Wagon 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.) – Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Accomplished Girl 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 All I Want Is You 4.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Cupids Crush 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Oeuvre 6.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Speedy Traveler 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Runninwiththeboyz 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Off Ramp 12.00 3 6-1
12 12 Cecile 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Harbor Springs 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Repasado 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Riley Jean 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Berlaine 50.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Memorial S.) – Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nom de Plume 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hoosier Philly 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Bru Na Boinne 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Lexa 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Champagne Rose (BRZ) 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Tryinmyheartout 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Low Country Magic 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Bow Draw 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Chapel Street 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Black Dog 4.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Something Stronger 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Dreaming of Lilies 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Pretty Sassy 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Seraphia 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Gowells Delight 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Spun Up 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Massarat 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Heart’s Compass 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Vino Bella 20.00 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.