Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 22, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lansdowne (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tizlightning 1.40 1.3 2-1
3 3 Debt Monger 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Wegonahavagoodtime 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Project Leader 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trotsky 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Don’t Hit Me Bash 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Brunchandcrunch 2.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Mendelssohnszapper 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Majestic Palisades 1.60 6 11-1
4 4 Who Is Pavel 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dark Marcus 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Syntactic 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Sippin Whiskey 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Vegas Moon 15.00 SCRATCH
5 98 What a Dude 0.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Harbor Thunder 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crypto Craze 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Zippy Baby 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Perfect D 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Divine Rascal 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Perfecto Amor 4.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Tahoe Secrets 5.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Shashashakemeup 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pax a Punch 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Valentines Candy 15.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Whiskeyinateacup 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Dancing Dillon 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Far Western 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 He’za Ten 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Mr. Thirsty 4.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Problem Solver 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tom’s Regret 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Pleasant 1.20 3 6-1
5 5 Rose Maddox 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Glorious Spring 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Don’t Bring Crazy 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spirit Rules 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seeking Quality 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Magic Tip 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 High Flying Gracie 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Queen Girvin 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Wild Ruler 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Hallelujah High 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Motet 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 She’s Muy Muy 1.60 3.4 6-1
2 2 Ebok’s Dream Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Take Caramie 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Candyinthemorning 5.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Guitar Girl 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Shop Till You Drop 6.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 C’Mon Lets Switch 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hondo Crouch 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Littlebrotherjoey 20.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 New York Dreams (GB) 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Cupid’s Crusader 6.00 1.9 3-1
9 9 Elegant Boy 20.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Smokem Ez 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Invincible 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Maximum Capacity 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Jarama 4.00 SCRATCH

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.