Fair Grounds Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 16, 2025

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
2 2 Ash Wednesday 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Daring Hope 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Mischief Lily 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Rock Harbor 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kazillion 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Lynna 20.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hide the Bride 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Andthistoowillpass 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mia Antonia 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Chapellete 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Grace and Mercy 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Plum Wine 3.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 My Idea 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Beat the Double 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Attila the Spun 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Broke Draw 8.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Sugar Cane Gal 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Skip the Line 0 0-1
1 1 Skip the Line 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grand Sam 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Gotta Keep Him 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 B Wayne 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Courageous Cupid 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Billy’s Got Issues 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Numero Siete 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Cesnola 30.00 8 15-1
9 9 Right Spot 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Avery’s Gem 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Malaki Empire 12.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Custom Cadillac 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Patek 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Ocean Jackpot 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Achromedoutcat 6.00 5 9-1
9 9 Party At Jays 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Mr. Ronnie 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Petitfor 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Goldzone 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Deroutante 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Hopeitsmyluckyday 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Pat Hand Girl 30.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Daddy Hey Daddy 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Ours and Theirs 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Grace Hazel 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Jus Evelyn 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Visionista 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Front and Silver 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Walksonwater 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sacred Saint 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Back Street Baby 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rusty’s Sunrise 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Emilyhasherturn 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Araratta 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Modo 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Stable Currency 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 In Awe of Juju 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Gerlin’s Empire 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Pondering 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Studio Hall 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moonlight 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Next Level 5.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Funnyflame 10.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Rampagius 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Warhol 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Thermoscat 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Battleoflexington 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Justin’s Legacy 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sand Pipes 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Furio 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hard Four 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Creole Charlie 10.00 1.1 2-1
12 12 Flower Cat 12.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Samurai’s Grandson 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Doctor Leo 4.50 3 6-1
11 11 Risky Priority 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Bind Faith 6.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Hooray Austin 10.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Flat Out Runner 12.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Bouldering 15.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Reckless Ransom 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Izzy’s Baby Boy 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Sammy Danseur Jr. 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Order Up 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Chad’s Flash 12.00 SCRATCH

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.