January 21, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Chef Karen | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | La La Bamba | 2.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Classy Scarlett | 10.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Fleur de Force | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Vaughn | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Postino’s Secret | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | African Wildcat | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Xtra Wisemann | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Wonder How | 3.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Johnny Action | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Old Dude | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3A | 3 | Brahms Romp | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7A | 6 | It’s My Way | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Super Vision | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Tybee | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Standard Deal | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | County Club | 4.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Paluxy Princess | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Sudden Hope | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Majestic Pic | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dat Dares Gold | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Blondie Girl | 20.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Honey Bun | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Hemmin and Hawin | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Galaxy Express | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 4 | Rare Candy | 4.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Deal Driven | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | T Sizzle | 10.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Absolute Pinnacle | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Junction | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Raging Regina | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Lost On the Stairs | 1.40 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Go Jamie Go | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Cyndara | 12.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Issue a Warrant | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cut Time | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | She Be Sassy | 20.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Aunt Mitzi | 20.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Vinny Gorgeous | 20.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Win One for Dan | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Waiver Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Rare Notion | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Threefortyfive | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | Paid Holiday | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Free to Trump | 6.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cool Cash | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Treetop Flyer | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Torch of Truth | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | In Your Pocket | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Warleigh | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Bird of Trey | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | The Great Provider | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Louies Flower | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Classic Wildcat | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Any Court Inastorm | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Where’s Dominic | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dr Bolt | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Silver Trophy | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Mauk’s Tuff | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Smokinpaddylassie | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Proportionality | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Oh Heck Yeah | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 3 | Pikachu Princess | 3.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Guiltywithanexcuse | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Deep Red | 4.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 6 | Hercatwillfoolu | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Whyyouask | 15.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Hip Hop | 30.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 7 | It’s a Doozy | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11A | 11 | Joshu the Monk | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Bernard | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Yukon Goldust | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | My Pal Jerry | 4.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Slim | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Miss My People | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Wildly Clever | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 9B | 7 | Stay On Point | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Glory Hound | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Archie’s Revenge | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 7A | 5 | Captain Trips | 12.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Seven Knots | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 13B | 10 | Sir Smarty | 15.00 | 8.3 | 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.