Late Pick 5 Preview: Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park Betting Strategy [VIDEO]
Turfway Park (Coady Photography)
March 21st, 2026
Nick Tammaro and special guest Kevin Kerstein are breaking down one of Saturday's most compelling betting sequences — a cross-track Pick 5 spanning Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
The sequence features five marquee stakes races: the New Orleans Classic, Fair Grounds Oaks, Louisiana Derby, Bourbonette Oaks, and the Jeff Ruby Steaks — a loaded card with serious Kentucky Derby and Oaks implications.
Fair Ground and Turfway Park Horse Racing Odds
Fair Grounds
Turfway Park
Nick and Kevin walk through how to build smart tickets, identifying their singles, fades, and best value plays across the sequence. They also dig into what each race means for the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, giving horseplayers the context they need beyond just Saturday's result.
Whether you're a ticket builder looking to structure your Pick 5 or a straight bettor hunting live longshots, this episode gives you a sharp, informed approach to attacking the afternoon.
