Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 16, 2023

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, speed ratings, recency, 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) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Gentlemen’s Club 2.50 1 2-1
2 1 Halo Uncle 2.00 2.3 4-1
4 3 Mr Big Bucks 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 4 Beer Money 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 2 Ballymun 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 98 Wicked Facts 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Turquoise Bikini 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paid in Gold 1.60 1.7 3-1
6 6 Casia 1.80 2.2 4-1
1 1 Best Year Ever 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 California Diva 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Hop On and Ride 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tropicana Girl 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lov U Mean It 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Code Ribbon 4.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Jacrodra’s Devil 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Crown Kitten 4.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Never Sway 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ardtrea 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Wrong Turn Cupid 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Careless Star 3.50 2.9 6-1
5 5 Rock N Roll Song 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Storm d’Oro 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Flag Salute 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Dallas Alice 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sir Flatter 0 0-1
6 6 Tiz Tok 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Frost Alert 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Egomania 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Sir Flatter 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Take Charge Curly 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Thirsty Pappy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Borntostaythirsty 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tobacco Honey 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 No Middle Name 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Smoove Over 4.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Stay Zappy 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Rippin a Way 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Essential Business 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rose Dawson 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 She’s Bulletproof 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Act of Serendipity 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 R Swirvin Girvin 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Belle Cherie 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Corporal Klinger 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mastermind 2.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Circle the Moon 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Missed Call 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Midnight Lightning 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Mentirosa 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Mongolian Kingdom 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Reign Over Me 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Ray of the Sea 30.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Aberdeen’s Knight 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Relaxed Artist (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (E.b. Johnston S.) – E.b. Johnston S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kings River Knight 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Fast Draw Munnings 3.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Hail Freedom 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Johnny Podres 20.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Finneus 10.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Shortman 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Geezer 12.00 SCRATCH

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.