January 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | My Pal Jerry | 1.60 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Imitation | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Mikes Muscle Man | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Wildly Clever | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Valley Cal | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | James River | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Perfect Me | 20.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Awesome Adrian | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Junction | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Alarming | 1.80 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Absolute Pinnacle | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Bob’s My Uncle | 4.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Raven Rush | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Brockadoodle | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Meo Desperado | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Day of Reckoning | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Hasta Ahora | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Hermans Gold | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Patriotic Quest | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Reciprocity | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Robbie | 15.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Port Louis | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Pikachu Princess | 1.60 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Guiltywithanexcuse | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Number the Stars | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Off My Stage | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Hip Hop | 15.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Emma’sdiamonddiva | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Far From Awesome | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Chilly Magician | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Union Blues | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Awesome Standard | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Papacho | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Ole Ole Ole | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ogeechee | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 9 | Chief Tarhe | 12.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Nice Try | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Gator Boy | 15.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Money Market | 30.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | Speaker John | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Cent Comm | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Tempestuous Angel | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Brighton Lane | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tam Tam Attack | 6.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Royal Hussar | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | McPherson | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Griff’s Ghost | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Fly E Dubai | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Ledbetter | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Wrightwood | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Brickyard Kitten | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Mid Ocean | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Rare Eagle | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Barnards Galaxy | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Greek God | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Supah Czech | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Beauziggity | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 1 | Miss Cobblestone | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Lucabunny | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7A | 5 | Jammin Gemi | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Fillupcohensapiker | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | In the Navy Now | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Enterprising Lady | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Niigon’s Legacy | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Tizsomethingroyal | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Homer Haps | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Patriot Saint | 5.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 12 | 12 | Miss My People | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | The Intern | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 11A | 11 | Stay On Point | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lucky Factor | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Seven Knots | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Derecho | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Yukon Goldust | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Conquistodor Fuego | 20.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 |
| 5A | 5 | Sir Smarty | 15.00 | 8.7 | 16-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Love N Kimestry | 20.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 |
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.