January 20, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Pistol Posse | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Sam Sparkle | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Malibu Sunset | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Dukin’ With Dale | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Judge Carr | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Sing Praises | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Mavericks Gun | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Mister Hayes | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | The Great Casby | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Silver Cowboy | 1.60 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Alarming | 12.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Painted Patchen | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Dexter Road | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ostentation | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Waiver Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Much Maligned | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Sparty | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Yes Means No | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Platinum Pound | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Tattooed | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | National Honor | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Charismatic Blue | 50.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cash Exchange | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Birdies Honor | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Catch Twenty Two | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | El Corazon | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Oldfashioned Club | 1.60 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Threes Over Deuces | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Polar Outbreak | 4.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Port Louis | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Owen’s Mo | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Cent Comm | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Praise the Moon | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Gato Dolce | 4.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kopper Wired | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Sir Douglas | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Gin Fuzz | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Lacrostix | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Legal Precedent | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Punch Nephew | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Princess Palomar | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Beyond Forever | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Jammin Gemi | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Conjecture | 3.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sneaky Betty | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Another Chance | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Anissa | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Downdraft | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Fire Plug S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Life in Shambles | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Do Share | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Flashy Kyem | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Chief Lion | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Colonel Sharp | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 5 | Rockinn On Bye | 12.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Something Awesome | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Favorite Tale | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Someday Jones | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 6 | It’s the Journey | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 12 | 7 | Awesome Banner | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Two Charley’s | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – What A Summer S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Love Came to Town | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Rowd E Allie | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Ms Locust Point | 0.80 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | My Magician | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Angel At War | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tazkeya | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Seeknthegiantpearl | 20.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Mo Money Monica | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Chancee | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Debs the Boss | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Given Achance | 15.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Capstone Lady | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Queen of Schmooze | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | All About Bleu | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cherokee Fire | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Mais Oui d’Or | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Igetakickoutofyou | 30.00 | 7.1 | 14-1 | |
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.