Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 9, 2026

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
1 1 Dats My Pharaoh 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Twice Gold 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Right of Rush 4.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Thirty West 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 American Litigator 5.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Maupansant 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Salvo Trigger 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Return Fire 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Uncle Grey 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Catahoula Moon 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Daufuskie Island 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Coaches Meeting 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Backnthewoods 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Shipman 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Fenwick 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Commingling 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Northern Cardinal 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Shot for the Moon 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Twelve Nelson 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Railroad Inn 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Thunder Cry 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Quahog Republic 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Brother Bobo 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Jose Can’t Say 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Band Tour 30.00 10 19-1
7 7 Salty Lime 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Do It for Michael 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Sheriff Ronnie 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Medagooch 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Irish Hero 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Murray 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Captain Quint 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 River Dog 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Firstlady Rosalynn 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 R Averie Lynn 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Bay Street 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Royal Seamstress 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Bugged Out 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Yumyum Eat Em Up 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Gold Time Vixen 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Sapphire Beauty 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 A P M Notion 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sugar On Fire 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Above the Norm 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Sin Sin 4.50 1.9 4-1
11 11 Mombo Jumbo 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Gonzalo 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Flying to Work 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Gallo 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Rochester Castle 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Turf to Dirt 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Q Got Hops 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Rio Del Valle 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Cosmic Fate 30.00 13 25-1
5 5 Babble 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Honor Thy Cookie 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nothinglesswilldo 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Lady Lydia 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Jerry’s Chord 4.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Watch Me Sparkle 5.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Pie Phi 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Velocity Girl 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Iamdependingonyou 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Spidey Man 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Skillian 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Biker Baley 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Awesome Andy 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Worker Bee 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Big Bolton 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Sculcos Folly 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Wildncrazyguy 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Springhawk 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Intrepid’s Legacy 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Bold Diversion 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Radical Right 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Tenebris 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Cadeau d’Argent 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Heard On Thestreet 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Karan’s Notion 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Magic Mule 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bond’s Belle 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Thunder in Paris 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Brightness 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Tierra Santa 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Gregorian Solo 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Infastuation 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 South Pacific 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Just the Thing 20.00 8 15-1

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.