Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 7, 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
2 2 Never Done 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Heidelberg 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Six the Hard Way 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Proper Storm 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Thencomemorning 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 She So Cool 30.00 3 6-1
6 6 Please Marry Me 4.00 3.2 6-1
Sweet Heidelberg 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Roan Burgundy 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Gambling Tzar 4.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Hippodrome 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 My Mamba 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Hachure 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Storming Chrome 1.80 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Street Tough 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mister Agent 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Jumpingjaggerflash 30.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Wesley Thomas 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Paco the Taco Man 3.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Dance for Green 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Rubys Flash 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Thename of Thegame 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Kingdom Force 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fainor’s Filets 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eloper 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Brown Suga Babe 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Floge 3.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Made Birdie 3.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Honey B B 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Victoria’s Devine 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gilda’s Girl 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hidewright Away 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Rocket Ruthie 4.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Divine Romance 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Out of Luck 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Two Minute Lick 3.50 6 11-1
7 7 Reckless Kelly 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Dry Humor 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Speak Your Mind 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mattitude 5.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Fool Yourself 15.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Bandits Warrior 2.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Breezy Connection 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Canoodle 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Alas and Alack 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 I Have Courage 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Lady Serenity 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Glass of Courage 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Formal Affair 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 1 Albert Finnigan 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 2 Goodbye Note 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 5 D Majestical 4.50 5.3 10-1
1A 8 Determined Freedom 4.50 6.8 13-1
5 4 Malibu’s Boss Man 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Get Like Mike 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 3 Speedyness 1.40 1 2-1
2 1 Masakado 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 2 Cap Com 8.00 4 8-1
1A 6 Brysons Option 1.40 4.2 8-1
4 4 Dune Road 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 7 Thedingoateyobaby 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 King’s River 6.00 6.1 12-1
7 8 Uncle Cat 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 First to Arrive 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 At First Sight 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Yumyum Eat Em Up 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Determined Blue 1.80 6 11-1
4 4 No Walk Inthe Park 3.50 6.7 13-1
7 7 Kapadokya 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Valley Star 30.00 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.