Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 19, 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
4 4 Carvellian Quest 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jester’s Song 1.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Capital Conquest 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Roan for the Rose 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Aliferous 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Abuelo Paps 30.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Galilee 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Grumpy Grin 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Imaginized 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Hundred Proof 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Brother Lad 3.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Restless 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Aspendos 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Better Watch It 30.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Valleyshark 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stop the Cap 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cookie Bank 5.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Roses Are Free 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Divine Romance 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Sky Buy 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Honor the Truth 10.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Fivecommatwo 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lovely Liza 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Ginger Girl 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 For Cryin Out Loud 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Levisa 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stephanie My Love 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Devil Pays in Gold 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Meetmeatthebeach 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Steele Money 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Galatians 1.40 4.2 8-1
11 11 Southern Lad 30.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Northern Thunder 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Lookin for Justice 6.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Cavalry Command 2.50 8.6 16-1
4 4 Dream of Blessings 30.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 Workin On a Dream 8.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Fermat 20.00 10.8 20-1
12 12 Forloveofcountry 20.00 11.1 21-1
7 7 Bermondsey 15.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Miracle Silver 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Minxzluckystarfyre 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gabriel Seven 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Never Grew Up 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Homecoming King 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Eric’s Gift 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Spy Wars 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 No Worries 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Simon’s Choice 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Not Thistimerandy 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 A B C Ya 8.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Uncle Chinito 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mystic Seaport 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Shugs 2.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Flowerdew 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 New Rome 4.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Ice Cube Baby 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Hidewright Away 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Touisset 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beneath the Stars 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tappin Josie 1.80 1.4 3-1
5 5 Anonymously 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Fuhgeddaboudit 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Prodigy Doll 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 In My Opinion 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Sweet Gracie 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hurrying Home 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Money Room 1.80 2.4 5-1
3 3 Here Comes Rusty 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Band Camp 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 General J R 20.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Bridge to Success 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Imstillhere 30.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Great Kostas 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Heart of Fire 20.00 9 17-1

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.