Fair Grounds Free Picks – 03/08/2026
Best Bet | Race 4 #6 Blessed Assurance
Longshot | Race 1 #8 McZ
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 3 #9 Vitruvius
Pace Meltdown | Race 6
Race 1 | 1m 70y Dirt
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Our Majestic | DRE Win: 26.8%
#3 Daddy’s Code | DRE Win: 22.4%
#8 McZ | DRE Win: 20.3%
#6 Sir Mack | DRE Win: 16.7%
#4 Our Majestic lands the top selection with the strongest overall ranking on the sheet and should enjoy a favorable trip in this mile event. The runner has the profile to sit close to the leaders and strike turning for home.
#3 Daddy’s Code exits a productive key race and should remain a major contender with the right trip. #8 McZ adds value with competitive figures and the ability to stay involved throughout. #6 Sir Mack rounds out the quartet with a hot jockey angle that could help elevate the performance.
Race 2 | 5½f Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Royal Hope | DRE Win: 27.5%
#4 Custom Cadillac | DRE Win: 23.1%
#9 Mr. Ronnie | DRE Win: 20.6%
#6 Big Nickel | DRE Win: 17.4%
#2 Royal Hope receives the top ranking and benefits from a strong trainer angle that signals excellent barn form. With tactical speed and a competitive overall profile, this runner appears well positioned for a strong effort.
#4 Custom Cadillac has the best speed figures in the field and should be prominent from the start. #9 Mr. Ronnie brings consistent form and could challenge if the pace becomes contested. #6 Big Nickel completes the contenders with solid class credentials and enough speed to stay involved.
Race 3 | 5f Turf
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Vitruvius | DRE Win: 28.6%
#2 Dashing Diem | DRE Win: 23.7%
#6 Cajun Coaster | DRE Win: 19.8%
#1 Crimson Red Road | DRE Win: 16.9%
#9 Vitruvius sits atop the rankings and appears well suited for this turf sprint. The runner should be able to secure a favorable stalking position and launch a strong stretch bid.
#2 Dashing Diem benefits from a hot trainer angle and should remain competitive throughout. #6 Cajun Coaster has consistent form and could improve with the right trip. #1 Crimson Red Road rounds out the contenders with tactical speed and the ability to stay within striking range.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Blessed Assurance | DRE Win: 29.1%
#2 Beleout | DRE Win: 23.8%
#5 Liam’s Mist | DRE Win: 20.2%
#4 Fast Flame | DRE Win: 17.6%
#6 Blessed Assurance earns the top selection and stands out with the best overall rankings across the key categories. With the ability to track the pace and finish strongly, this runner appears poised for a winning effort.
#2 Beleout owns a strong horse-for-course profile and should remain a major factor throughout the race. #5 Liam’s Mist has competitive figures and could challenge if the pace becomes contested. #4 Fast Flame completes the contenders with a hot jockey angle that adds additional appeal.
Race 5 | 1m Turf
Projected Pace: Moderate
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 McGinnis | DRE Win: 26.4%
#1 Royal Irish | DRE Win: 22.7%
#10 Zun Reyder | DRE Win: 20.5%
#5 Ain’t Dere No Mo | DRE Win: 17.3%
#6 McGinnis holds the top ranking and exits a key race that could produce another strong effort. With tactical positioning and steady form, the runner should secure an advantageous trip.
#1 Royal Irish brings competitive speed figures and could remain close to the pace early. #10 Zun Reyder benefits from a sharp recent workout and another key race angle. #5 Ain’t Dere No Mo completes the contenders with consistent form and the ability to stay involved late.
Race 6 | 1m Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Bourbon Heist | DRE Win: 25.9%
#6 Lammas | DRE Win: 23.6%
#5 Masqueparade | DRE Win: 21.2%
#4 Curahee | DRE Win: 18.4%
#7 Bourbon Heist lands the top selection and should benefit from a favorable setup in this competitive route. With consistent rankings and tactical speed, the runner appears well suited to control the race late.
#6 Lammas owns a strong distance profile and arrives with a sharp recent workout. #5 Masqueparade has competitive class credentials and could challenge throughout. #4 Curahee completes the contenders with a strong horse-for-course angle that makes the runner dangerous.
Race 7 | 1 1/16m Turf
Projected Pace: Honest
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Random Harvest | DRE Win: 26.3%
#2 Bracelet | DRE Win: 22.8%
#1 Paris Lily | DRE Win: 20.7%
#7 For Love and Honor | DRE Win: 17.1%
#4 Random Harvest earns the top spot and appears well suited for this turf route with strong overall rankings. A stalking trip behind the leaders could provide the perfect setup.
#2 Bracelet exits a productive race and could improve again with the right trip. #1 Paris Lily brings a strong recent workout and a hot jockey angle. #7 For Love and Honor rounds out the contenders with consistent form and tactical positioning.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
Projected Pace: Fast
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Deal Me Trips | DRE Win: 27.4%
#8 Playboy Rocket | DRE Win: 23.2%
#9 Ohm Namo | DRE Win: 20.6%
#4 Make Me a Deal | DRE Win: 17.8%
#5 Deal Me Trips holds the top ranking and benefits from a hot jockey angle that signals strong recent form. With tactical speed and competitive figures, the runner appears ready to deliver a winning effort.
#8 Playboy Rocket has a strong trainer angle and could improve with the right trip. #9 Ohm Namo brings consistent figures and should remain competitive throughout. #4 Make Me a Deal completes the contenders with steady form and the ability to stay involved early.
