Fair Grounds Free Picks – 03/16/2026
Best Bet | Race 5 Kin to the Wicked
Longshot | Race 6 Ever Dangerous
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 4 Majestical
Pace Meltdown | Race 3
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Hannah Boo | Power: 91%
#7 Stella Guitar | Power: 88%
#1 Flora Bound | Power: 86%
#4 Metallic Maid | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Stormy Lou and #6 Go North Boss expected to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast maiden sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge angle for #7 Stella Guitar.
Analysis
#5 Hannah Boo lands atop the rankings and fits well in this maiden claiming group. #7 Stella Guitar benefits from a strong trainer and rider combination that has been producing strong recent results.
#1 Flora Bound brings a consistent profile that fits this field. #4 Metallic Maid has the tactical speed to stay involved early.
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Hold the Drama | Power: 91%
#5 Undisputable | Power: 88%
#4 Kitten Gloves | Power: 86%
#1 Authentic Angel | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Undisputable and #4 Kitten Gloves likely to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast early fractions expected.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill for #5 Undisputable.
Analysis
#3 Hold the Drama tops the rankings and projects to sit a perfect stalking trip. #5 Undisputable enters with a strong recent workout that suggests sharp condition.
#4 Kitten Gloves carries a Trainer Edge signal and remains competitive. #1 Authentic Angel has the speed to stay within striking range.
Race 3 | 1m Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Boitano | Power: 93%
#7 Red Road | Power: 88%
#4 Foxtrot Harry | Power: 86%
#10 Mister Muldoon | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Not Falling Back and #10 Mister Muldoon likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Closers and mid-pack runners.
Race Shape:
Potential turf pace meltdown.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven runner in #9 Boitano.
Analysis
#9 Boitano stands out strongly with both distance and track advantages on the turf course. #7 Red Road owns a strong distance profile and should sit a good stalking trip.
#4 Foxtrot Harry brings both distance success and a competitive class profile. #10 Mister Muldoon could improve with the right pace scenario.
Race 4 | 1ˆm Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Majestical | Power: 91%
#5 A. P.’s Girl | Power: 88%
#2 Huck’s Agenda | Power: 86%
#3 Sticker Shocked | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Majestical and #2 Huck’s Agenda expected to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route pace.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill for #1 Majestical.
Analysis
#1 Majestical sits atop the rankings and benefits from both a sharp workout and strong recent form. #5 A. P.’s Girl brings a strong trainer angle that often produces improvement.
#2 Huck’s Agenda owns an excellent track record over the Fair Grounds surface. #3 Sticker Shocked fits the class level and could threaten with the right trip.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Kin to the Wicked | Power: 94%
#4 La Maxima | Power: 89%
#5 Blissit | Power: 86%
#2 Dose of Reality | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Blissit and #3 Kin to the Wicked likely to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the duel.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge and Sharp Recent Drill for #3 Kin to the Wicked.
Analysis
#3 Kin to the Wicked stands out clearly against this field with both strong trainer signals and a significant speed advantage. #4 La Maxima brings a sharp recent workout and remains the main threat.
#5 Blissit exits a productive race that could lead to improvement. #2 Dose of Reality fits the class level and could stay involved throughout.
Race 6 | 1ˆm Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Ever Dangerous | Power: 91%
#3 Another Mystery | Power: 88%
#7 Summer in Adriane | Power: 86%
#5 Polar Bear Plunge | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Flamingproposition and #5 Polar Bear Plunge likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Closers and pressers.
Race Shape:
Balanced turf tempo.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill for #8 Ever Dangerous.
Analysis
#8 Ever Dangerous lands atop the rankings with a strong recent workout that suggests readiness. #3 Another Mystery brings a consistent class profile that fits well.
#7 Summer in Adriane has the tactical speed to remain competitive. #5 Polar Bear Plunge could improve with the right trip.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 General Graham | Power: 91%
#6 Editor | Power: 88%
#8 Kingofsomewherehot | Power: 86%
#4 La Norme de Jour | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Kalatua and #5 Apollo Eleven likely to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast early fractions.
Key Signal:
Hot rider aboard #7 General Graham.
Analysis
#7 General Graham lands the top position based on strong recent form and a rider currently performing well. #6 Editor fits the class level and should remain competitive.
#8 Kingofsomewherehot benefits from both trainer and rider momentum. #4 La Norme de Jour could challenge if the pace becomes contested.
Race 8 | 5½f Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Vesture | Power: 92%
#6 Fit to Fly | Power: 88%
#2 Mister Mmmmm | Power: 86%
#1 Pineland | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Pineland and #2 Mister Mmmmm likely to contest the early lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the speed.
Race Shape:
Competitive turf sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge move for #7 Vesture.
Analysis
#7 Vesture lands atop the rankings with strong trainer momentum and competitive speed figures. #6 Fit to Fly owns an excellent record at the distance.
#2 Mister Mmmmm brings a Track-Proven profile. #1 Pineland could remain competitive with a favorable trip.
Race 9 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Apriority Catch | Power: 91%
#1 Sweet Alexis | Power: 88%
#7 Strawberry Sundae | Power: 86%
#4 Molto Vino | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Sweet Alexis and #5 Visionista likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route tempo.
Key Signal:
Class edge for #9 Apriority Catch.
Analysis
#9 Apriority Catch tops the rankings and should secure a strong position early in this route. #1 Sweet Alexis has the tactical speed to remain prominent throughout.
#7 Strawberry Sundae benefits from a rider currently in good form. #4 Molto Vino fits the class conditions and could threaten late.