Fair Grounds Free Picks – 03/19/2026
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Best Bet | Race 5 Calicoco
Longshot | Race 1 Whiskey Bee Gone
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 10 Englishman
Pace Meltdown | Race 7
Race 1 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Whiskey Bee Gone | Power: 92%
#10 S D’s Takeover | Power: 90%
#1 Lewis Memorial | Power: 88%
#8 Louisiana Star | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#8 Louisiana Star and #4 Saboteur show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Honest route.
Key Signal:
Clocker Special + Key Race exit for #6 Whiskey Bee Gone.
Analysis
#6 Whiskey Bee Gone offers strong value with both a Clocker signal and Key Race angle, making this one very live at a price. #10 S D’s Takeover fits well on overall profile and should be right there late.
#1 Lewis Memorial and #8 Louisiana Star add depth in a competitive opener where positioning will matter.
Race 2 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 You Belong Here | Power: 92%
#4 Django | Power: 90%
#5 Purple Heart | Power: 88%
#2 C Mac Da Boss | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Truly Legit and #2 C Mac Da Boss forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Balanced route.
Key Signal:
Class edge + consistency for #6 You Belong Here.
Analysis
#6 You Belong Here stands out as the most reliable play in this spot. #4 Django brings strong connections and is the main threat.
#5 Purple Heart and #2 C Mac Da Boss are usable underneath in verticals.
Race 3 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Mamba Out | Power: 93%
#2 Berlaine | Power: 90%
#1 Anajuliaforever | Power: 88%
#7 Gold Plus | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Anajuliaforever and #5 Day for the Gray push early.
Pace Advantage:
Speed/pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven + Key Race strength for #3 Mamba Out.
Analysis
#3 Mamba Out is the top selection with strong course form and Key Race backing. #2 Berlaine is a major contender with similar credentials.
#1 Anajuliaforever and #7 Gold Plus add pace and depth to a sharp sprint field.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Fake Smart | Power: 92%
#3 Sight | Power: 90%
#1 Urban Ruler | Power: 88%
#5 Run of the House | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#5 Run of the House and #2 California Swag forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest sprint.
Key Signal:
Top overall ranking for #6 Fake Smart.
Analysis
#6 Fake Smart gets the nod with a balanced profile. #3 Sight is dangerous with a strong trainer angle.
#1 Urban Ruler and #5 Run of the House provide additional coverage.
Race 5 | 1 Mile Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Calicoco | Power: 95%
#3 Southscape | Power: 90%
#7 Slick and Fast | Power: 88%
#6 Passing Judgment | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#2 Wayside Drive and #3 Southscape forward.
Pace Advantage:
Closers.
Race Shape:
Fast pace with late kick.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven + Track-Proven for #5 Calicoco.
Analysis
#5 Calicoco is the clear standout and earns Best Bet honors with elite distance and course credentials. #3 Southscape is the main challenger.
#7 Slick and Fast and #6 Passing Judgment benefit if the pace heats up early.
Race 6 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Dettori | Power: 92%
#4 Rothko | Power: 90%
#3 Maximum Promise | Power: 88%
#1 Better Than Gold | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#2 Dettori and #4 Rothko forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Hot Trainer/Jockey Combo for #2 Dettori.
Analysis
#2 Dettori is the preferred play with strong connections. #4 Rothko is dangerous with strong recent works.
#3 Maximum Promise and #1 Better Than Gold round out a competitive group.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 The Great Maybe | Power: 92%
#4 Dawn After Dawn | Power: 90%
#9 Myiyla | Power: 88%
#5 Whiskey Business | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#3 P.O.S.H. Posh and #2 Perfect Union forward.
Pace Advantage:
Closers.
Race Shape:
Fast pace / meltdown likely.
Key Signal:
Top selection in pace collapse setup for #7 The Great Maybe.
Analysis
#7 The Great Maybe benefits most if the pace falls apart and gets the top nod. #4 Dawn After Dawn is a major player with a solid profile.
#9 Myiyla and #5 Whiskey Business fit underneath in a race that favors late runners.
Race 8 | 7½f Turf
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Diva Beach | Power: 93%
#2 R T’s Gem | Power: 90%
#1 Blessed Assurance | Power: 88%
#5 Swamp Queen | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#7 Box of Pictures and #8 Incognito Burrito forward.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced turf route.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven + Hot barn for #4 Diva Beach.
Analysis
#4 Diva Beach is the top selection with strong distance credentials and connections. #2 R T’s Gem is a major contender.
#1 Blessed Assurance and #5 Swamp Queen provide additional coverage.
Race 9 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Tarantino | Power: 92%
#3 Money Game | Power: 90%
#5 Bedard | Power: 88%
#4 Orizzonte | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Tarantino and #5 Bedard forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven for #3 Money Game.
Analysis
#1 Tarantino gets the nod with strong overall form. #3 Money Game is dangerous with perfect distance record.
#5 Bedard and #4 Orizzonte round out the contenders.
Race 10 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Silver Talisman | Power: 91%
#9 Englishman | Power: 90%
#8 Donegal Light | Power: 88%
#2 Stormforged | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#5 Silver Talisman and #9 Englishman forward.
Pace Advantage:
Speed.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Clocker Special for #5 Silver Talisman.
Analysis
#5 Silver Talisman offers value with strong recent works. #9 Englishman is talented but may be overbet.
#8 Donegal Light and #2 Stormforged complete the mix.
Race 11 | 1m 70yds Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Regatta Bay | Power: 92%
#3 Syvestar | Power: 90%
#5 Creekside | Power: 88%
#2 Saucy Argument | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#7 You Good and #9 Regatta Bay forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest route.
Key Signal:
Clocker Special for #9 Regatta Bay.
Analysis
#9 Regatta Bay is the top selection with strong recent work signals. #3 Syvestar is a logical challenger.
#5 Creekside and #2 Saucy Argument provide depth to close out the card.
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