Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 20, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vodkatini 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flimsy 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Red Wine Time 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Oh Mrs. Maisel 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Clara Belle 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Martharita 30.00 5 10-1
1 1 Sweet Talked 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Its Over 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 The Last Scip 5.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Mosler Safe 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Jebster 3.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Triple Titos 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Despite Odds 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dejohn 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Dynamite Duke 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Believeinrocknroll 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cocktail Dreaming 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Dunder Boss 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Pharibe 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Dropkick Queen 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Nowyouscan’tleave 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Ruxton Rocks 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 One Las Olas 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Grand Escape 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 El Tolu 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Blame the Bourbon 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 The Colora Kid 1.80 2.6 5-1
4 4 Great Days Ahead 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Wyatt Ridgely 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bourbon On the Bay 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Swift Dancer 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Moses Water 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Divided Union 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Chasing Storms 4.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Lootah 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Surf City Gold 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Flavian 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Luv Ya Bye Bye 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 No More Mask 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Meraviglioso 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Stay Out 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Lady Jean 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Kashan 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Little Ms Scarlet 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 My Boss Lady 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Gold Time Vixen 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 My Super Sally 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Honor Your Mother 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Quick Tempo 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aristocratic 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Semper Fi 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Top Boss 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Bowie Two Step 30.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Pyeong Chang 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Rominski 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tappin Josie 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Coal Mine 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Tribal Queen 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Blowthruyelowlites 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Divisibility 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Majesty’s Freedom 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Naval Empire 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Blome 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stronger Than Dex 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tenax 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Total Effort 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Superstitieux 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Thruster 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Pressing Concern 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Never Silenced 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Notion to Tapit 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lightning Lad 15.00 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.