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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
4 4 Square Slice 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rapidity 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Minister 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Artist Mark 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Schrader 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Summer Vibes 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wiffleball 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nemain 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Secret Oaks 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Diamond N Dress 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Astrid 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Only Maria 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Elusive Sionna 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stroll Trippin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Consider Elle Nore 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 They Got Curry 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Emma Mermaid 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Princess Azara 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Woman Enticed 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Charming 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Disney Belle 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Eastcoastgirlsrhip 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Modernis Silver 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shoulda Known 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Feelin So Lucky 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Vanilla Sundae 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Why Not Grace 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 First Pearl 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cocktail Humor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 A Cozy Thing 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fowl Mouth 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Missile 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heat Check 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Coloma 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Feels So Right 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mose Smokin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mister Roscoe 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Expresso Bay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swift Attraction 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Oxford Union 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Under the Rug 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Albert Finnigan 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Furious George 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jose Can’t Say 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Edelweiss 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Christmas Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Imperial Spy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Soo Handsome 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hello Newman 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Margie’s Last 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Make It Quick 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sujo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballinaclash 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Top Manipulator 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Matthew’s Ticket 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Rob the Rich 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Prince Khozan 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Talklessworkmore 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Be Better 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Catatumbo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alvy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Work Hard 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Waldrip 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Masakado 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Laddie Dance 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Super Accelerate 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Prado Road 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dewy’s Beast 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Firmantown 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Masayoshi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 And Sum 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Winning Trip 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Suremeanttoobe 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Built by Khozan 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Monday Morning Qb 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Find Faith 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pit Stop Man 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pudge Boy Palace 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Alilnalot 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beach Cowboy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Let’s Have a Party 0.00 1 2-1

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.

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