Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 9, 2022

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
5 5 Being Blessed 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Equipo A 3.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Fun Coupons 3.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Paul L 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Mr. Clutch 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Sayers 2.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Come On Come On 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Busy Paynter 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Spring Spinning 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Flatterwithjewels 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Lilly Babe 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Perfectly Julie 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Irish Wahine 3.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Gypsy V Bar 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 La Chiquis 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Golden Halo 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Worthiness 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Warren’s Show Bizz 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Missing Penny 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Love Gone Wild 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Keepurself Alive 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Round in Circles 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stay in the Game 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 The Last One Perk 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Crypto Ride 2.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Eusebio 3.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Transitory 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Vince’s Corner 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Facts Matter 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 My Man Bags 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Oil Can Knight 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Perfect D 12.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Leprino 8.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Nolongerahobby 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Tobacco Road 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Stay Golden 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Big Bad Gary 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 98 Edinburgh Express 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whiskey Blue 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Shemakescents 8.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Frazzled 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Back On the Street 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Roman Empress 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Awesome Pamela 3.50 4 8-1
1 1 I Give Up 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Smokin Amelia 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Reign Song 1.80 3.6 7-1
6 6 Hialeah Hottie 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Golden Again 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Smokem for You 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Modera 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sugar Sugar 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Vegas Dream 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Silent Beauty 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Tiger’s Wish 15.00 4 8-1
4 4 Yadiama 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Jazzy Boo 5.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 The Big Cake 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Moonlite in Heaven 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Hop On and Ride 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.