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
4 4 American Litigator 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Maupansant 8.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Thirty West 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Right of Rush 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Dats My Pharaoh 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Return Fire 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Twice Gold 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Salvo Trigger 10.00 7.9 15-1
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
3 3 Coaches Meeting 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Daufuskie Island 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Commingling 15.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Shipman 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Fenwick 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Backnthewoods 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Twelve Nelson 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Railroad Inn 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Northern Cardinal 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Shot for the Moon 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Thunder Cry 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Jose Can’t Say 10.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Quahog Republic 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Brother Bobo 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Band Tour 30.00 6.3 12-1
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
6 6 Sheriff Ronnie 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Do It for Michael 1.60 1.9 4-1
5 5 River Dog 12.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Irish Hero 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Medagooch 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Captain Quint 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Murray 6.00 SCRATCH

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 1.8 3-1
2 2 Bay Street 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Yumyum Eat Em Up 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bugged Out 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Royal Seamstress 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Sapphire Beauty 30.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Gold Time Vixen 30.00 8.9 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
8 8 Gonzalo 10.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Sin Sin 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Above the Norm 4.00 3 6-1
4 4 Flying to Work 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Turf to Dirt 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Q Got Hops 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Babble 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Gallo 12.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Rio Del Valle 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Cosmic Fate 30.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Rochester Castle 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mombo Jumbo 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nothinglesswilldo 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Honor Thy Cookie 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Watch Me Sparkle 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Velocity Girl 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Pie Phi 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Lady Lydia 4.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Iamdependingonyou 30.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Jerry’s Chord 4.50 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
6 6 Worker Bee 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Big Bolton 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Awesome Andy 5.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Biker Baley 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Springhawk 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Sculcos Folly 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Skillian 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Wildncrazyguy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bold Diversion 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Radical Right 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Intrepid’s Legacy 1.40 1.6 3-1
8 8 Heard On Thestreet 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Karan’s Notion 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Tenebris 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Magic Mule 30.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Cadeau d’Argent 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brightness 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bond’s Belle 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Tierra Santa 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Infastuation 10.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Thunder in Paris 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 South Pacific 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Gregorian Solo 6.00 6.4 12-1
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.