January 1, 2018 Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks.
Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.
Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.
Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.
Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.
RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Malibu At Midnight | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rule Yourself | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Zap Cat | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Godlovesasinner | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Zephyr Train | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Unclenedwhodrank | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Can He Shine | 20.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Risky Guy | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Banner Bill | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Troubled Waters | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Social Media | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Beauziggity | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ruth Less Blue | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Cooking Up a Storm | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Benchmark Babe | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Not Above Love | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Chef Karen | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Bring Me Answers | 3.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | La La Bamba | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mydrinkselection | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | My Golden Rose | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | More Than Treasure | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sazerac Girl | 1.80 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Miss Mischievous | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Eye On Berlin | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Enterprise Value | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Annapolis Class | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sweethearted | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Hot Cha | 2.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sugar Shack | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Brushing | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Poco Del Sol | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Stormologist | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Miminegash | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 1 | Awesome Mary | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 1A | 9 | Bayou’s Legacy | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 9 | 10 | Words of a Feather | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 2 | Country Linedancer | 15.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Frechette | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Pikachu Princess | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Off My Stage | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Guiltywithanexcuse | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Oh Heck Yeah | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Live Large | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Emma’sdiamonddiva | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Number the Stars | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hip Hop | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | Socially Driven | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Scarlett’s Ransom | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Baltimore Street | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Tengey | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Flint Hill | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Balharbour Miss | 6.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 13 | 13 | Fly and Flutter | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Cotton Princess | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Next Street | 8.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Faith ‘n Works | 15.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Honor and Blessing | 20.00 | 8.7 | 16-1 |
| 12 | 12 | Axis Mundi | 30.00 | 8.7 | 17-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jax | 30.00 | 10.4 | 20-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Lockupthebourbon | 30.00 | 11.5 | 22-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Fillupcohensapiker | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | In the Navy Now | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jammin Gemi | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Niigon’s Legacy | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Enterprising Lady | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sick Love | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lady Terp | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tizsomethingroyal | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | The Intern | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Yukon Goldust | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lucky Factor | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Seven Knots | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Derecho | 15.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Patriot Saint | 4.50 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Love N Kimestry | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Swamp Chilli | 5.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sir Smarty | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | English Tudor | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Conquistodor Fuego | 20.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.