January 9, 2018 Portland Meadows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | If Ur Not Early | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Nice Guys Finish | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Eiger’s Thorn | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Seattle Stone | 3.50 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | A Smooch for Me | 4.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | P B Bolt | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Credit Line | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Raspberry Road | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Calex | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rox the Fox | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bobby Magic | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Awesome Prizes | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Royal Knight | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Beefcake | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | My Boy Rudy | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Wings of Wisdom | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | G S Cowboy Cash | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tiz a Grindstone | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Destiny Boy | 4.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Seeking the One | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Daytona Beach | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Mr. Takahashi | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Barb’s Boo | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Italian Warrior | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Mykx Bull | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Maddie’s Gold | 4.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Gilly Gone | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Mr. Tenacious | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Golden Glove Eddie | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Justa Gusta | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | R Loren | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Stoney River | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Inner City | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Shakereadynroll | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Gramsson | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Gross Misconduct | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ain’t Tellin’ | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rockinatthebar | 4.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Captain Shaddock | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Parker’s Behr Cat | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Dallon’s Gold | 8.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Gold Will Do | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Betting On Dr Bow | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Going Platinum | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Woody’s Folly | 3.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Uncle Kimo | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Possible Spider | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Meet At Jakes | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Softstar | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Spanish Empire | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | I’lbeamonkeysuncle | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Hot Tub | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Kings Court | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Moon Zoom | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Wise Tale | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sam Jam | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Walkin Indy | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Behr Strike | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Manila Customer | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Talk That Talk | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Cassidy Command | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Island Storm | 12.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Nightwalker | 3.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Call My Bluff | 2.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lizzy Lass | 4.50 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Another Winter | 10.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Pebbles Fury | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Portray Ur Vision | 15.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Pet Gold | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
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.