Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 15, 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
4 4 Pleaseusetheportal 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Screaming Virginia 8.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Details Matter 1.40 2 4-1
3 3 Dawson 10.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Pharoahs List 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Work It 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bella Baby 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rose Girl 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Parco 1.80 1.6 3-1
3 3 Zzyzx 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Sapadilla 4.50 SCRATCH
6 98 Dance Kid 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bluegrass Ryder 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Brother Mike 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Acceleray 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Road of Love 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Number One Son 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Ranger Joe 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gayles Evening 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Indy’s Star 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 A New Peace 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Lasting Love 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Aloha Kitten 4.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Flat Out Joy 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Man Bags 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Project Leader 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Handr’sdream 3.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Nolongerahobby 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Equipo A 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Debt Monger 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Soul of Midnight 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 So I’m Told 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 The Key Is Unity 1.60 1.9 4-1
2 2 Galoping Cat 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tiger’s Arrow 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mars On Fire 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Perfect D 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Red Cross Knight 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Midnight Special 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Dr. Troutman 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Tembo 2.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Fast Per Se 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Divine Feminine 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 98 Relaxed Artist (IRE) 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.