Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 13, 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 Wrong Turn Cupid 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Respect the Crown 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tiz the Prospect 3.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Queen of the Track 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Dance Kid 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Grazen Sun 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Paul Vincents Poem 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Que Sera Sir Ralph 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Debt Monger 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Beyond Compare 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hurricane Way 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Excel Calculator 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Broadway Unions 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Kawazaki (IRE) 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Mongolian Gold 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Resemblance 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Smiling Amy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Stormy Gal 1.80 1.6 3-1
3 3 Que Bella Luna 1.60 3 6-1
1 1 Noble Runner 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 A. P’s Lucky Charm 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Devil Be Me 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Geezer 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Baladi 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Took Charge 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Chick’s Dig It 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Gypsy Tears 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Upward Mobility 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Windribbon 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Hot Box 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 My Man Bags 1.80 4.5 9-1
4 4 Jack Sixpack 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Super Enticing 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ur in Trouble 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Misty Muppet 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Discrepancy 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sabres 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Talent for Gold 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Falabella 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Summer 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Itzel 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Kitty Kitana (GB) 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Fast Giselle 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Ma Rae’s Girl 5.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Liberal Lady 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Over Attracted 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.