Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 27, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
4 Arden’sluckytobe 20.00 5.55 70.20 19.40 6.80
5 Celtic Cousen 1.40 1.00 2.80 2.40
6 Crossland 6.00 2.13 3.40

$1.00 Exacta (4-5) Pays $109.70
$0.50 Trifecta (4-5-6) Pays $314.95
$0.10 Superfecta (4-5-6-1) Pays $73.97


RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
2 Miss Casey 0.50 1.00 2.60 2.10 2.10
1 Utterly Enchanting 6.00 2.12 5.40 2.60
5 Shiny Penny 4.00 1.71 2.20

$1.00 Exacta (2-1) Pays $5.60
$0.50 Trifecta (2-1-5) Pays $5.55
$0.10 Superfecta (2-1-5-7) Pays $11.25


RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
7 Boruff 3.50 2.53 7.20 4.00 2.80
5 Best Choice Baby 3.00 2.02 5.20 2.60
3 Sheriff Ronnie 10.00 4.39 3.00

$1.00 Exacta (7-5) Pays $21.60
$0.50 Trifecta (7-5-3) Pays $32.15
$0.10 Superfecta (7-5-3-4) Pays $54.87


RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
5 Doppelganger 1.00 1.00 3.40 2.60 2.10
7 Nostalgic Run 4.00 1.70 3.60 2.40
1 Jardani 10.00 3.91 2.20

$1.00 Exacta (5-7) Pays $6.00
$0.50 Trifecta (5-7-1) Pays $6.50
$0.10 Superfecta (5-7-1-6) Pays $2.98


RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 The Cairo Kid 2.50 1.72 6.80 3.40 2.80
6 Kate’s Golden Dude 6.00 2.72 4.40 3.00
2 Pit Stop Man 3.50 3.02 2.60

$1.00 Exacta (1-6) Pays $16.80
$0.50 Trifecta (1-6-2) Pays $21.45
$0.10 Superfecta (1-6-2-8) Pays $22.11


RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
5 Sweet Asta 8.00 4.80 31.20 13.80 7.60
2 Only Child 5.00 4.47 7.80 4.40
10 Ice Bar 15.00 10.00 8.20

$1.00 Exacta (5-2) Pays $107.60
$0.50 Trifecta (5-2-10) Pays $665.20
$0.10 Superfecta (5-2-10-7) Pays $541.66


RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
5 Seven’s Eleven 5.00 2.61 12.60 5.20 4.00
8 No Easy Days 3.00 1.00 3.00 2.40
6 Goodafternoonoscar 4.50 4.21 4.00

$1.00 Exacta (5-8) Pays $17.90
$0.50 Trifecta (5-8-6) Pays $33.20
$0.10 Superfecta (5-8-6-3) Pays $19.82


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
2 Hope Has a Name 3.50 1.00 5.80 3.20 2.40
3 Starship Laoban 2.50 2.97 4.00 2.80
5 Stand by You 8.00 5.75 3.40

$1.00 Exacta (2-3) Pays $12.80
$0.50 Trifecta (2-3-5) Pays $21.15
$0.10 Superfecta (2-3-5-6) Pays $10.87


RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
6 Fartlek 12.00 5.74 30.20 11.80 9.80
1 Spectrier 12.00 3.40 8.00 6.00
3 I Am the Mike 5.00 1.00 5.80

$1.00 Exacta (6-1) Pays $85.80
$0.50 Trifecta (6-1-3) Pays $186.70
$0.10 Superfecta (6-1-3-5) Pays $101.70


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.