Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 16, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wiffleball 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Summer Vibes 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Rapidity 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Square Slice 4.50 4 7-1
5 5 Artist Mark 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Minister 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Schrader 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Astrid 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Secret Oaks 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Nemain 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Elusive Sionna 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Diamond N Dress 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Only Maria 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Princess Azara 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Charming 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Stroll Trippin 5.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Disney Belle 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Emma Mermaid 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Shoulda Known 30.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Consider Elle Nore 15.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Modernis Silver 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Eastcoastgirlsrhip 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 They Got Curry 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Woman Enticed 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cocktail Humor 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 A Cozy Thing 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Vanilla Sundae 1.60 2.9 6-1
4 4 Feelin So Lucky 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Why Not Grace 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 First Pearl 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mo Missile 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Expresso Bay 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Heat Check 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Coloma 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Feels So Right 5.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Fowl Mouth 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Mose Smokin 5.00 6 11-1
5 5 Mister Roscoe 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Swift Attraction 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Christmas Spirit 3.50 2.3 4-1
11 11 Imperial Spy 2.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Oxford Union 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Albert Finnigan 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Edelweiss 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Jose Can’t Say 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Furious George 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Under the Rug 30.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Soo Handsome 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hello Newman 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ballinaclash 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Top Manipulator 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Matthew’s Ticket 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Make It Quick 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Sujo 2.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Margie’s Last 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Talklessworkmore 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Waldrip 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Be Better 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Alvy 3.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Rob the Rich 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Masakado 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Work Hard 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Prince Khozan 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Catatumbo 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Laddie Dance 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 And Sum 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Prado Road 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Dewy’s Beast 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Suremeanttoobe 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Winning Trip 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Firmantown 30.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Super Accelerate 12.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Built by Khozan 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Masayoshi 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Monday Morning Qb 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beach Cowboy 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Pit Stop Man 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Alilnalot 1.80 3.7 7-1
2 2 Pudge Boy Palace 3.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Find Faith 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Let’s Have a Party 30.00 7 13-1

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.