Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 12, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 West Star 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Moonset 15.00 2 4-1
1 1 Corrected Pedigree 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 The Last Jumpstart 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Ruffner 1.80 3.3 6-1
2 2 I Wanna Rock 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Where’s Ray 12.00 4.8 9-1
Moonset 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 He Hate Me 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Senate Chamber 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Brasstown 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Prince Khozan 30.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Up Against It 3.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Assembly Point (BRZ) 15.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Morning Thoughts 8.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Shivaree 2.50 8.4 16-1
11 11 Oxide 4.50 9.2 17-1
3 3 Virginia Fulla 30.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Captain Cardo 8.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Three Captains 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kick Startness 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Sin Permiso 50.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Coronation Time 12.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Chochocho 6.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Landslide Is Home 6.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Stellars in Charge 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Had to Have Him 5.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Mike the Bomb 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Bound by Destiny 8.00 1 2-1
6 7 Carroll Girl 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 Always Laughing 2.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Haint Blue 3.50 5.5 10-1
7 8 Black Ice 30.00 6.6 12-1
1A 5 Click to Confirm 1.80 7.6 14-1
5 6 Dry Well 15.00 7.7 15-1
1 3 Big Cheeks 1.80 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 No Easy Days 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Kbcya Later 15.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 General Nooz 30.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Sponsored 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Irish Warlock 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Young Turk 12.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Amani’s Eagle 1.80 5.7 11-1
1 1 Disputed Notion 30.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Sea to Air 12.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Smooth Rico 8.00 10.6 20-1
7 7 Rascally Rebel 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Duckpins 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crazy Odds 30.00 2.1 4-1
12 12 Landon Jack 4.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Boruff 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Strong Finish 5.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Prins Fire 4.50 8.3 16-1
10 10 Federal Offense 6.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Bold Honor 30.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Lightning Lad 10.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Great Call 15.00 12.7 24-1
13 13 He Rolls 30.00 12.9 24-1
4 4 Shouldhavebeengone 20.00 12.9 24-1
8 8 Oboy 12.00 13.8 26-1
14 14 Twixter 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shining Spirit 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 K Kake Pop 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 My Sugar Boo 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Amie’s Symphony 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Dropping Lemons 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Concrete Faze 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Independence Way 2.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sheilahs Warcloud 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Perfectly Wicked 2.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 C C Royal 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Lilly Lightning 30.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Sky Victory 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Old Bay 20.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 I’m a Cutie Pie 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Zuma 2.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Irish Angel 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tohonorstelle 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 R B’s Big Moment 1.80 3.7 7-1
7 7 Outfactored 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Next Girl 1.40 4.1 8-1
5 5 Princess Anisa 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Perturb 15.00 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.