Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 5, 2024

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Energy Efficient 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Master of None 1.80 4.1 8-1
3 3 Entrust 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 King Covee 3.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Inspired Irish 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bill of Rights 2.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Agarramesipuedes 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Overly Critical 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hunter Joe 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Dolice Vita 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Apollo Rising 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Bode’s Maker 2.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Exit Right 3.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Jardani 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sun Streaming 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sharmin 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 It Starts Now 5.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Outfactored 3.50 6.7 13-1
1 1 Leave Drama Behind 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Cashpoint 6.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Notafraidtocharge 2.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Martha’s Heart 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wild Behavior 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Super Quality 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Montauk Daddy 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Nottoway 1.40 4.7 9-1
4 4 His Name Is Sue 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Top Boss 2.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Grand Manner 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tiny Tin 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Saponara 20.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Brasstown 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Zipper Zapper 50.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Krug 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Bahama Channel 12.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Polar Wind 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Southern District 1.20 6 11-1
9 9 Transfer the Funds 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Imstillhere 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Band Camp 6.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 I Know 15.00 3 6-1
8 8 The Last Jumpstart 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Money Room 6.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Holey Moley 4.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Nico Lucky 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Army Cadet 8.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Hurrying Home 1.60 9 17-1
10 10 Corrected Pedigree 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sweet Talia 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Redwhiteandtacos 8.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Thunder Buggy 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Irish Lace 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Matoula 1.60 2.7 5-1
2 2 Thea’s Theme 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Instinctive 5.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Rationalmillennial 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Noah Chance 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Arden’sluckytobe 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Freeze the Fire 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Hemp 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Boss Man J J 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Take a Hint 2.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 By Its Absence 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Savoy 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Notion to Tapit 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Grand Escape 2.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Buffalo Shuffle 6.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Unleveraged 10.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Claw 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Mice and Men 10.00 7 13-1

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.