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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 23, 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
7 7 Murray 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 B West 4.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Holy Synchronicity 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Aztec 2.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Just for the Money 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Electric Eel 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Laddie Dance 6.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Jolly by Golly 5.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Top Blood 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vida 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Impressiveness 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Sugar On Fire 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Rio Del Valle 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 El Papacito 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Modranach 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 Phantom Gold 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tiz the Great 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 No More Calls 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Our Ham Sandwich 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Paid Vacation 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Master Schemer 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Boorada 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Treasure Our Time 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bigshot Ness 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lady Zeta 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 On a Proud Note 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Anotherhope 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Lady Charlotte 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Skip Thru Da Fire 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Isabella’s Glory 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Could Be a Cougar 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Velvet Vixen 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Divine Grace 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Princess Lucia 4.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 By the Glass 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Mainstream Sellout 15.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Honor the Truth 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Penny Polka 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Missy Boss 4.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Lady Arwen 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Lachicafortequila 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 It’sfiftyshadetime 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ariel Moon 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Buckin’ Right 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sunflower State 8.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Over My Cents 12.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Worries Unfounded 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Hockey 10.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Ready for Magic 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sweet Honey Bee 30.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Whatsyourbigidea 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Map to the Moon 30.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 A P M Notion 30.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Amadea 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Aeronyx 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chickin Lickin 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mister Lincoln 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Freeze the Fire 1.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Sheriff Ronnie 12.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Frosty the Giant 30.00 3 6-1
9 9 Kerness K 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 El Divino Nino 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Total Sensation 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Uncle Cat 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Captain Quint 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Kaladin 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tony Eclipse 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Spring Decision 6.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Group Ticket 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Joe the Jet 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Davyjonz 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Crab Daddy 20.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Superpower 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Gluckstadt 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Lonesome Road 4.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 States United 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Be Tha Judge 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Guaponess 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paco the Taco Man 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Great Heavens 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Change My World 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Fear Nothing 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Formal Affair 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Straight to Water 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Wickeddivine 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rapidity 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Docsgotallthecandy 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Candycrumbs 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 English Daddy 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Paralegal 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 City Panda 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Breezing Up 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Lou’s Birthday 4.00 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.

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