Fair Grounds Free Picks – 03/20/2026
Best Bet | Race 4 Watering
Longshot | Race 1 D Coldest
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 8 Goldeneye
Pace Meltdown | Race 7
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Louisiana Wildlife | Power: 92%
#8 D Coldest | Power: 90%
#7 Sand Street | Power: 89%
#5 Sir Pistolero | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#2 Sir Liam and #7 Sand Street forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Key race exit for #4 Louisiana Wildlife.
Analysis
#4 Louisiana Wildlife has the strongest overall profile and key race backing. #8 D Coldest offers longshot value with improving form.
#7 Sand Street brings a strong edge profile, while #5 Sir Pistolero adds depth.
Race 2 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Custom Ruby | Power: 92%
#2 Awree | Power: 90%
#5 Seamus’s Girl | Power: 88%
#7 Broadway Star | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#10 Mom’s Hands and #9 Custom Ruby forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Balanced route.
Key Signal:
Key race angle for #9 Custom Ruby.
Analysis
#9 Custom Ruby fits well off a productive race line. #2 Awree is dangerous with strong connections.
#5 Seamus’s Girl and #7 Broadway Star round out a competitive group.
Race 3 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Queen Berkeley | Power: 93%
#4 Lofty Heights | Power: 90%
#3 Reimagine | Power: 88%
#2 Wosiemaks | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#2 Wosiemaks and #7 This Gray Mischief forward.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Key race exit for #6 Queen Berkeley.
Analysis
#6 Queen Berkeley stands out on recent form and race flow. #4 Lofty Heights is a strong alternative.
#3 Reimagine and #2 Wosiemaks provide additional coverage.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Watering | Power: 96%
#3 Spirit to Inspire | Power: 90%
#8 Ballybay Beauty | Power: 88%
#5 Cruising the Town | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Twenty Four Grand and #8 Ballybay Beauty forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Best Bet profile for #6 Watering.
Analysis
#6 Watering is clearly the strongest runner in this field with class and speed advantages. #3 Spirit to Inspire is the main threat.
#8 Ballybay Beauty and #5 Cruising the Town complete the group.
Race 5 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Moral Man | Power: 92%
#4 Lawless Ways | Power: 90%
#5 One Tough Road | Power: 88%
#8 Brock’s Boy | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 A Long Time and #9 Moral Man forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest route.
Key Signal:
Hot rider on #9 Moral Man.
Analysis
#9 Moral Man is well positioned with strong connections. #4 Lawless Ways is a logical contender.
#5 One Tough Road and #8 Brock’s Boy add value underneath.
Race 6 | 1 1/16 Mile Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Maki Monarchy | Power: 93%
#1 Special Awakening | Power: 90%
#9 Major Dax | Power: 88%
#3 E Lion | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Special Awakening and #4 Maki Monarchy forward.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced turf route.
Key Signal:
Top overall profile for #4 Maki Monarchy.
Analysis
#4 Maki Monarchy is the most complete runner in the field. #1 Special Awakening is a strong challenger.
#9 Major Dax and #3 E Lion round out the contenders.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#12 Metry Mama | Power: 92%
#9 Restless Mind | Power: 90%
#2 Grand Windfall | Power: 88%
#14 Proton Kitty | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#7 Geaux Unified and #8 Cava de Oro forward.
Pace Advantage:
Closers.
Race Shape:
Fast pace / meltdown likely.
Key Signal:
Clocker signals + pace collapse for #12 Metry Mama.
Analysis
#12 Metry Mama benefits most if the pace heats up early. #9 Restless Mind is a strong contender.
#2 Grand Windfall and #14 Proton Kitty add depth in a wide-open race.
Race 8 | 1 Mile Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Higgins Boat | Power: 94%
#8 Goldeneye | Power: 90%
#2 West Hollywood | Power: 88%
#9 Chasing Liberty | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#2 West Hollywood and #5 Higgins Boat forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Controlled turf route.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven + Distance Proven for #5 Higgins Boat.
Analysis
#5 Higgins Boat has a major edge with track and distance success. #8 Goldeneye is a vulnerable favorite type.
#2 West Hollywood and #9 Chasing Liberty provide depth.
Race 9 | 1 Mile 70 Yards Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Pardoned | Power: 93%
#2 Perpetual Patience | Power: 90%
#5 Due We Dare | Power: 88%
#9 Vega Star | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#6 Pardoned and #1 Silent Breeze forward.
Pace Advantage:
Speed.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Top selection consistency for #6 Pardoned.
Analysis
#6 Pardoned is the most reliable runner in the finale. #2 Perpetual Patience is the main challenger.
#5 Due We Dare and #9 Vega Star complete the contenders.
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