Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 16, 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 My Little Taylor 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr Navigator 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Roaring Tiger 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Safe Combination 4.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Chris Fix 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Pepperman 2.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Kai’s Statement 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lord of Light 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Mr. Fighter 20.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Krixus Flash 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Violet Crown 1.80 4.6 9-1
4 4 Anticipated 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Druidic 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bowl of Cherries 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Loud Loud Music 4.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Oreo’s Dream 30.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Northern Gem 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Stateforest 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 A Broken Breeze 4.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Sailing Along 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Wild Arch 6.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Galarina 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Frank Da Tank 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Whiskey Vision 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Royal Orb 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Inesperado 3.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Armaveer 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Rusty B Cause 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Alex’s Dream 20.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Maui Road 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Cross Examine 8.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Absolute Truth 30.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 College Boy 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Big Brother 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sonic Brees 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Today Matters 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Sumo 3.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Big Talker 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Salto de Tigre 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Allaboutthemoney 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lemon Drop Shot 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Agador Spartacus 8.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Magnificent Ride 1.20 1.5 3-1
6 6 Carol’s Comic 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Smile for Glory 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Stamp My Passport 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Crimson Rose 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Respectfully 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Harper’s Gallop 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 So It Would Seem 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Trouville 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Double Fantasy 6.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Invincibella (GB) 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Ransom 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Calculated Spin 30.00 2 4-1
2 2 Charbonneau 4.50 3.4 7-1
5 5 Cathedral Light 6.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Thirsty Pappy 4.50 6.1 12-1
1 1 Devil Among Us 5.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Bronko Nagurski 6.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Eddie Crosswire 3.50 8.9 17-1
8 8 Bronze One 30.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Logon to Win 20.00 10.5 20-1
7 7 Spiritual Advisor 8.00 11 21-1

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.