Pimlico Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 23, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nancy Spain 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Flitter 8.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Run Around Slew 10.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cushee 4.50 4.5 8-1
7 7 Bondiva 2.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Champlain’s Dream 5.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Irish Crystal 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Ensign 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wild Army Brat 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Momentous Miss 2.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Matty Bo 12.00 3 6-1
10 10 Carolina Sun 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Meetmeatthebeach 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Reveille Song 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Mail Call 6.00 8 15-1
12 12 Snow Loves a Fight 2.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Moonshining 3.50 9.3 18-1
4 4 Police Woman 15.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Lady Lancer 12.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Tator Made 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Passage of Lines 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Dolice Vita 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Shady Munni 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Bob Marco 2.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Youngest of Five 10.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Plot the Dots 20.00 3 6-1
5 5 Curlin’s Malibu 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kasimba 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sig 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Hard Traveler 4.50 3.7 7-1
10 10 Rockingham Joe 4.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Twirling Express 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Dyna Blast 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Windsor Park 3.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Rector 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Surprise Hello 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Fire and Knives 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Volpe 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 King’s River 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Pure Realization 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Whiskeyinthejaro 3.50 6.1 12-1
5 5 Gallant Ruler 6.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Eric’s Gift 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Thename of Thegame 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Dashing d’Artagnan 4.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Dialed in a Panic 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pounding Music 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Heartburn 12.00 2.3 4-1
13 13 Daisy Bee 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Please Marry Me 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Kit Can Run 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Gogo Chanel 4.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Maria’s Honor 4.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Missawlet 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Jackson’s Dixie 15.00 6.6 13-1
16 16 Lola Flo 30.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Mosalah 10.00 10.3 19-1
3 3 Hot Choice 6.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Red Wine Time 4.00 12.1 23-1
15 15 Reyna de Verano 50.00 12.7 24-1
11 11 Misquillo 30.00 15.4 29-1
12 12 Racing Colors 10.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Under the Overpass 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tocayo 20.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Coringa 2.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Full Proof 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bomb Cyclone 5.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Play Harder 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 In the Dance 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Simon’s Choice 15.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Nancy Made My Day 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Albert Finnigan 30.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 My Lucky Ace 30.00 10 19-1
9 9 Square Slice 30.00 11.5 22-1
13 13 Cali Heat 10.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Langlee Avenue 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beyond the Pale 12.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Super Accelerate 1.60 3.2 6-1
6 6 T Rex 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Consultant 6.00 5.9 11-1
14 14 Dear Santa 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Jolly by Golly 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Electrostatic 3.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 High Value 1.40 9 17-1
3 3 Sorolla 10.00 9.8 18-1
15 15 Stormy Fire 50.00 10.1 19-1
16 16 Winters Lion 5.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Home School 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Wicked Mad 20.00 11.9 22-1
12 12 Mission Man 4.00 14.6 28-1
11 11 Elusive Edge 3.50 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Saddle Up Jessie 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Opus Forty Two 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Continentalcongres 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Charmed Way 20.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Cover the Spread 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Haint Blue 6.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 I Can Run 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Fool Yourself 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Dry Well 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nami 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Graceful Union 2.00 4 8-1
6 6 Marley’s Ghost 15.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Queen Rocket 3.00 5 9-1
10 10 Bessie Blue 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Apple Shake Shake 2.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Imaginetheodds 15.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Time Goes Fast 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Connie’s Dance 3.50 6.9 13-1
4 4 Abby’s Lucky Girl 3.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Virologist 10.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Catch the Kitten 20.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Happyinitiative 30.00 13 25-1

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.