Fair Grounds Free Picks – 03/09/2026
Best Bet | Race 6 #4 Gorilla Trek
Longshot | Race 1 #2 Dan d’Oro
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 3 #1 Wickedly Royal
Pace Meltdown | Race 2
Race 1 | 1m 70y Dirt
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Dan d’Oro | DRE Win: 25.7%
#6 Vamos Ya | DRE Win: 23.4%
#3 Express Line | DRE Win: 20.8%
#7 Lost in the Sauce | DRE Win: 17.6%
#2 Dan d’Oro receives the top selection after earning the highest overall ranking on the sheet. The runner should secure a comfortable position just behind the early leaders and could take command approaching the far turn.
#6 Vamos Ya brings strong class credentials and should remain a major factor throughout the mile contest. #3 Express Line has competitive figures and could challenge if the pace becomes contested. #7 Lost in the Sauce rounds out the contenders with enough tactical speed to remain within striking range.
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Very Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Sarah’s Runner | DRE Win: 27.3%
#1 Hesper | DRE Win: 23.9%
#3 Classical Knight | DRE Win: 21.4%
#7 Meroney | DRE Win: 17.2%
#5 Sarah’s Runner lands the top spot and appears well suited for this sprint with strong overall rankings across the sheet. A stalking trip just behind the leaders could provide the ideal setup entering the stretch.
#1 Hesper owns the strongest recent speed figures and should be forwardly placed early. #3 Classical Knight benefits from a hot trainer angle and could improve with the right trip. #7 Meroney completes the contenders with enough early speed to stay involved if the pace becomes heated.
Race 3 | 5½f Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Wickedly Royal | DRE Win: 30.2%
#7 Kinsley Grace | DRE Win: 22.8%
#8 No Deductible | DRE Win: 19.6%
#4 Clearly Bella | DRE Win: 16.9%
#1 Wickedly Royal earns the top ranking and appears well positioned to control the race with strong figures across multiple categories. The filly should be prominent from the start and could prove difficult to catch if establishing an early advantage.
#7 Kinsley Grace has competitive form and could apply pressure early. #8 No Deductible exits a key race and also brings a sharp recent workout that signals improvement. #4 Clearly Bella rounds out the contenders with a productive trainer angle that adds additional appeal.
Race 4 | 7½f Turf
Projected Pace: Moderate
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Never Really Know | DRE Win: 26.7%
#4 Myiyla | DRE Win: 22.9%
#10 Don’t Be Salty | DRE Win: 20.3%
#5 Lady Orient | DRE Win: 17.8%
#6 Never Really Know receives the top selection and benefits from a hot jockey angle that suggests strong current form. The runner should enjoy a favorable trip stalking the early pace before making a move late.
#4 Myiyla brings steady form and should remain within striking distance throughout the route. #10 Don’t Be Salty has competitive rankings and could improve with the right pace setup. #5 Lady Orient completes the contenders with consistent figures that keep the runner in the mix.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Ayzee | DRE Win: 28.4%
#5 Justlikelouise | DRE Win: 23.1%
#7 Walknto Neworleans | DRE Win: 20.6%
#8 Summers With Sonya | DRE Win: 17.4%
#4 Ayzee holds the top ranking and appears well suited for this allowance sprint with strong figures across the board. With tactical speed and consistent form, the runner should secure an ideal trip.
#5 Justlikelouise has competitive class credentials and should remain a serious challenger. #7 Walknto Neworleans brings steady form and enough pace to stay involved early. #8 Summers With Sonya adds value with a recent sharp workout that hints at improvement.
Race 6 | 1 1/16m Turf
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Gorilla Trek | DRE Win: 31.5%
#6 Funnyflame | DRE Win: 22.7%
#1 Bizzee Channel | DRE Win: 19.6%
#11 Indian Cat | DRE Win: 17.3%
#4 Gorilla Trek stands out clearly and enters with a strong combination of class and distance credentials. The runner’s distance specialist angle strengthens the case for a top performance in this turf route.
#6 Funnyflame should remain close to the pace and could challenge turning for home. #1 Bizzee Channel benefits from a productive trainer angle and should stay competitive throughout. #11 Indian Cat rounds out the contenders with consistent form and the ability to finish strongly.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Mister Banderas | DRE Win: 29.3%
#4 Starry Eyed | DRE Win: 23.8%
#8 Asthecoldwindblows | DRE Win: 20.5%
#6 Starport | DRE Win: 17.2%
#2 Mister Banderas lands the top selection and arrives with a sharp recent workout that suggests readiness for a strong effort. The runner should be positioned just behind the leaders before making a decisive move.
#4 Starry Eyed benefits from a hot jockey angle and should remain a major factor throughout the race. #8 Asthecoldwindblows has competitive class figures and could challenge late. #6 Starport completes the contenders with steady form and enough speed to stay involved early.
Race 8 | 5f Turf
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Love Getaway | DRE Win: 27.1%
#7 Paradise Ridge | DRE Win: 23.6%
#1 Restless Mind | DRE Win: 20.4%
#6 Suivante | DRE Win: 17.9%
#4 Love Getaway earns the top selection with the strongest overall ranking on the sheet. The runner should secure a favorable stalking position before launching a stretch run.
#7 Paradise Ridge has competitive figures and should remain within striking distance throughout the turf sprint. #1 Restless Mind brings steady form and could challenge if the pace becomes contested. #6 Suivante rounds out the contenders with enough speed to stay involved early.
Race 9 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#12 Begforforgiveness | DRE Win: 26.8%
#4 Badgeball | DRE Win: 23.5%
#1 Baron of the Nile | DRE Win: 20.7%
#8 My Liam | DRE Win: 18.2%
#12 Begforforgiveness receives the top ranking and could offer value with a strong trainer angle and competitive overall profile. The runner should secure a stalking position and challenge late.
#4 Badgeball enters with a sharp-and-ready designation that signals strong current form. #1 Baron of the Nile exits a productive race and could remain competitive throughout. #8 My Liam completes the contenders with a strong trainer angle and the ability to stay involved early.
