Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 1, 2023

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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 On the Mark 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bubba Chrome 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 Buck Wild 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Citi Creek 4.50 7 13-1
2 2 Moon Sign 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Fartlek 8.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Spunky Irishman 15.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Miss You Ajax 2.50 8.5 16-1
4 4 Conjuror 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Flaming East 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mad Genius 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Rahmer 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Billingsgate 15.00 3 6-1
9 9 What Say You 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Ladneedsahandler 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Chambo 4.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 Chauffeur 30.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Five Star Phil 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grace and Charm 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 How Sweet She Is 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Reckless Kelly 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 New Rome 4.50 5 9-1
4 4 Letitgotovoicemail 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Mariano 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Kentucky Kiss 6.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Good Accelebrate 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Peyton Elizabeth 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hashtag Lucky 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Mit Mazel 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Big Cheeks 3.50 2.9 6-1
1 1 Unadulterated 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 How Lucky 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Italian Dressing 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Red Wine Time 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ladro Di Fichi 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Nibbles 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Torre Branca 8.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Classic Lynne 6.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Anileate 4.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Toss a Coin 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 La Samana Laura 20.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Patty Cakes 5.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Lunar Ice 6.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Tout Ensemble 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Not a Trick 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Great Go Go 5.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Inside Risk 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 E J’s Revenge 15.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 The Cairo Kid 4.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Pit Stop Man 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Spotted Bull 5.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Boondoggle 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Top Boss 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Pressing Concern 30.00 5 9-1
3 3 Confusion Baby Boy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Volnay 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rock Rose 10.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Fuhgeddaboudit 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Proper Storm 20.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Skipper Sue 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 I’m Gittin There 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Golden Effect 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Sparkle Sprinkle 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bandits Warrior 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Plane Drunk 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Stand by You 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Sweet Gracie 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Icy Stare Down 2.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Bourbon Wildcat 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Somebody Loves Me 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 M’Lady Thatcher 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sizzling Hot 10.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Tap N Glo 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Just Once More 15.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Lady Gangster 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Mako Miss 30.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Sapphire Beauty 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Made It 6.00 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.