Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 23, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rifey 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Indulge 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Barsabas 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Durante 3.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Mr. T’s Thirsty 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Indy’s Star 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Aloha Kitten 1.80 2.9 6-1
1 1 Vandalia 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Lucy L 3.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Blossoming 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Aunt Opal 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Talkative Gal 1.40 1.6 3-1
6 5 Island Life 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Chollima 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Flag Salute 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 98 Swirling 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tahoe Secrets 2.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Big Hat Willie 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Cathedral Light 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Buck Owens 3.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Littlebrotherjoey 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Feeling Grazeful 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Big Novel 1.60 2.3 4-1
5 5 Everlys Girl 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fried Asparagus 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Ko Olina 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Sheza Girly Girl 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Quick Intro 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Scratchy Apache 5.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Big Cheddar 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Speeding Style 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Time to Zoom 30.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Vicente’s Shadow 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Debt Monger 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Big Creek 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Who’s Candy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tacoma Sound 0 0-1
7 7 Brazen Bull 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Stop and a Tres 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Snapp Daddy 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Tacoma Sound 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Burton Way 5.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Finding Love 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Charlie’s Ghost 6.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Rahm 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Dr. Troutman 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Whisky My God (ARG) 3.00 1 2-1
6 5 Facts Matter 10.00 2 4-1
3 2 Around the Dial 3.50 2.1 4-1
8 7 Perfecto Amor 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 4 Pedro Perez 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 3 J T’s Watch 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 6 Stanford Bay 4.00 SCRATCH
2 98 Don’t Get Me Wrong 0.00 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.