Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 8, 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
2 2 Uncaptured Storm 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Whiskey Mischief 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 I Am the Mike 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Fowl Nation 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Fartlek 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Bullout 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Over the Border 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Red Queen 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Viking Queen 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 World Party 2.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Beatubyachubinose 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Imagine the Mojo 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Emma and I 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fine Aleigh 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Controlled Fire 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Happy Clouds 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Baylis Street 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Alas and Alack 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Deren 2.50 4 8-1
4 4 O Shaughesey 5.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Lucidity 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hot N Spicy Love 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Monyinthebanksey 3.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Welling 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Muchacho Macho 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Poco Charlie 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Whirlin Curlin 20.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Shoulda Had It 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Stimulus Maker 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Branco Maria 4.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Aftermath 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Jack Gave Back 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Badger Tooth 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sweet Asta 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Blameitonthefun 6.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Tyler Time 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Mr. Mosley 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Celtic Cousen 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Great Gazoo 8.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Your Analysis 2.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 Union League 3.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Dominguez 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Not as Lucky as Us 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Open the Books 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Originalist 12.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Find Faith 12.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Surprise Hello 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thorny Tale 2.50 1 2-1
3 2 Frosted Indian 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Assembly Point (BRZ) 10.00 3.2 6-1
1A 9 Crush It 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Battalion 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 Forloveofcountry 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Up Against It 4.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Bobby G 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 3 Brilliant Chase 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hope He’s Fast 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 I Once Stood Alone 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Blame the Bourbon 2.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Dart 3.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Minxzhippsdontleye 4.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Smart and Fast 4.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Dreams Delivered 10.00 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.