January 8, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Blue Hen Madness | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Devilish Style | 5.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Include a Check | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Our Gabrielle | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Myheartsinthecity | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Miss Swisher | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stormin Margaret | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | Sir Sidney | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 8 | Painted Patchen | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 5 | Goodbyeseeulater | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 6 | Dazzling Okie | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | To the Stars | 12.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 1A | 3 | Persie | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 2 | Top Prospect | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 4 | Blame Me | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Tequila Hero | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Bad Nana | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Shackle Me Good | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mydrinkselection | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Benchmark Babe | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Chef Karen | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Bring Me Answers | 4.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Gimme Kimmy | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Golden Treasury | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tengey | 30.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 12 | O Captainmycaptain | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 8 | Starry Messenger | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 9 | Balkan | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Reedini | 1.40 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1A | 6 | Totally Unexpected | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 7 | Jarvis | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Bobbyalexsgoldmark | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 3 | One Flashy Cat | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Down in the Holler | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Stephen’s Answer | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Into the Mystic | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Wilko’s Goldeneye | 30.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Z J Wins | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Mischievous Dan | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | El Grillo | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Some Promises | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Can’tmakethisup | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mr. Brightside | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Squashville Road | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Stilburnin | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Horseshoe Harbour | 10.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Charlie’s Darlin | 15.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Tipit | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Augie’s Coming | 20.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Roethlisberger | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Moonspell | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Bo Vuk | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Deal Driven | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Forty Acres | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | My Train | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Redneck Cowboy | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Thirty Eight Go Go S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Julerette | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Winter | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Trace of Grace | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Power of Snunner | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 6 | Crimson Frost | 4.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Street Surrender | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Tiz Rude | 8.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 13 | 9 | Line of Best Fit | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 3 | Bishop’s Pond | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Chic Thrill | 12.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Miss Inclusive | 15.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Indian Paint | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sky Flower | 15.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Dave’s Friend S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Awesome Banner | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Recruiting Ready | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Struth | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Ready for Rye | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Schivarelli | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Afleet Willy | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Great Stuff | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Irish Colonel | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Favorite Tale | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Fellowship | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Never Gone South | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | El Areeb | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Debs the Boss | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Forgotten Heritage | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 2 | Firey Child | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Mo Money Monica | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1A | 7 | Flying Phillip’s | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Chancee | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Caladonia | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Daray | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 6 | Given Achance | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Igetakickoutofyou | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Towson | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Earned the Shot | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
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.