January 16, 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
2 |
2 |
Salty Nugget |
2.00 |
2.6 |
5-1 |
3 |
3 |
Spirits Fancy |
3.00 |
3.5 |
7-1 |
5 |
5 |
Barview Storm |
4.50 |
3.5 |
7-1 |
1 |
1 |
Gofargogo |
2.50 |
3.6 |
7-1 |
4 |
4 |
Ochoco Rose |
4.00 |
3.7 |
7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
6 |
6 |
Beefcake |
2.00 |
2 |
4-1 |
7 |
7 |
Sassafrass |
3.00 |
2.8 |
5-1 |
3 |
3 |
Flatter Cat |
3.00 |
4.1 |
8-1 |
2 |
2 |
Victor Victorious |
6.00 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
5 |
5 |
Toro John |
10.00 |
4.8 |
9-1 |
4 |
4 |
Competitive Sport |
20.00 |
5.6 |
11-1 |
1 |
1 |
Papa Bo |
8.00 |
5.8 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
4 |
4 |
Sneaky Meek |
4.00 |
SCRATCH |
3 |
3 |
Nice Guys Finish |
3.50 |
SCRATCH |
5 |
3 |
Song for the Crowd |
2.00 |
2 |
4-1 |
2 |
2 |
Alaskan Cruise |
4.00 |
2.8 |
5-1 |
6 |
4 |
Atta Boy Dexter |
4.50 |
3 |
6-1 |
1 |
1 |
Iamajetoo |
6.00 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
5 |
5 |
Cowboy Swagger |
2.00 |
2.9 |
6-1 |
2 |
2 |
De Six |
3.00 |
3.3 |
6-1 |
7 |
7 |
Hickam |
4.00 |
3.6 |
7-1 |
4 |
4 |
Gold Panning |
8.00 |
4.4 |
8-1 |
6 |
6 |
Quake N Grind |
15.00 |
4.5 |
8-1 |
3 |
3 |
Quesea |
6.00 |
4.9 |
9-1 |
1 |
1 |
Good At Gettin’ By |
10.00 |
5.9 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
5 |
5 |
My Boy Rudy |
2.50 |
2.4 |
4-1 |
4 |
4 |
Ragtime Beat |
3.00 |
3.3 |
6-1 |
7 |
7 |
In Absolute Awe |
4.50 |
3.9 |
7-1 |
3 |
3 |
Party for One |
4.00 |
4.1 |
8-1 |
6 |
6 |
C Me Roar |
10.00 |
4.7 |
9-1 |
2 |
2 |
V F Beestrong |
8.00 |
5.3 |
10-1 |
1 |
1 |
Bobbygenesjustice |
6.00 |
5.8 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
8 |
8 |
Vita Luna |
2.00 |
2.4 |
4-1 |
6 |
6 |
Glimmer of Hope |
5.00 |
3.7 |
7-1 |
2 |
2 |
Bea Demands |
3.00 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
3 |
3 |
Little Bitty Cher |
4.50 |
4.4 |
8-1 |
7 |
7 |
Saga of the Moon |
15.00 |
4.8 |
9-1 |
5 |
5 |
Lil Spilly Nickers |
10.00 |
5.5 |
10-1 |
1 |
1 |
Lordy Shes Perfect |
6.00 |
5.7 |
11-1 |
4 |
4 |
Cocktail Lady |
20.00 |
6.2 |
12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
8 |
8 |
Fishinonthefraser |
4.00 |
3.4 |
6-1 |
6 |
6 |
Chester Bellwether |
8.00 |
3.4 |
6-1 |
3 |
3 |
E Z Larry |
3.00 |
4 |
8-1 |
1 |
1 |
Secret Mark |
2.50 |
4.4 |
8-1 |
4 |
4 |
My Boy Seamus |
6.00 |
4.6 |
9-1 |
7 |
7 |
Two Under |
10.00 |
4.7 |
9-1 |
5 |
5 |
Who Dee Knee |
15.00 |
5.4 |
10-1 |
2 |
2 |
Iron Sway |
20.00 |
6.8 |
13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
5 |
5 |
Island Storm |
4.00 |
3.7 |
7-1 |
1 |
1 |
Oh Baby Oh |
2.00 |
3.8 |
7-1 |
2 |
2 |
Gracie Gold |
3.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
4 |
4 |
Gaga Girl |
8.00 |
4.7 |
9-1 |
6 |
6 |
Manos Arriba |
15.00 |
5 |
9-1 |
7 |
7 |
Alltheway Heather |
15.00 |
5.1 |
10-1 |
3 |
3 |
Singing Yankee |
5.00 |
5.2 |
10-1 |
8 |
8 |
Parkers Gibsongirl |
10.00 |
5.2 |
10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
2 |
2 |
Hallie Jae |
1.20 |
3.3 |
6-1 |
5 |
5 |
Aparri |
4.00 |
3.3 |
6-1 |
7 |
7 |
Run Scout Run |
8.00 |
3.8 |
7-1 |
6 |
6 |
Ellie’s the Boss |
10.00 |
4.1 |
8-1 |
1 |
1 |
Call Me Cinderella |
5.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
3 |
3 |
Fay Belle |
6.00 |
5.1 |
10-1 |
4 |
4 |
Tinsel Angel |
12.00 |
5.5 |
10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
7 |
7 |
You Mad Bro |
8.00 |
3.4 |
6-1 |
6 |
6 |
Coach Royal |
2.00 |
3.4 |
6-1 |
3 |
3 |
Raspberry Road |
4.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
8 |
8 |
Sam Jam |
8.00 |
4.6 |
9-1 |
2 |
2 |
Our Power Surge |
5.00 |
4.9 |
9-1 |
5 |
5 |
Latitudefortytwo |
10.00 |
5.9 |
11-1 |
9 |
9 |
Studhammer |
20.00 |
6 |
11-1 |
10 |
10 |
Zoomzoomania |
12.00 |
6.1 |
12-1 |
4 |
4 |
Behr Strike |
12.00 |
7.1 |
14-1 |
1 |
1 |
Wedgey Time |
15.00 |
8.4 |
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.