Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 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
7 7 Lady Zeta 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 R Averie Lynn 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Yumyum Eat Em Up 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bugged Out 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Bad Connection 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Infastuation 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Sapphire Beauty 30.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Gold Time Vixen 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sticktothesystem 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boss Mode 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Dancing Denae 1.60 1.3 2-1
5 5 Divot Digger 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 My Boy Bud 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Pencil Me In 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Paynted Lion 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lannister 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Divine Swagger 15.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Star Atlas 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Zio Lino 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Manseeyasway 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Magic Bay 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Free Costs to Much 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 4 Golden Eib Micrphn 1.20 1 2-1
7 8 Atlas Strong 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 3 Shigeko 8.00 1.7 3-1
1A 5 Rowsie Express 1.20 2.1 4-1
2 1 Golden Charm 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Fitness 6.00 6.9 13-1
5 6 Ade 5.00 7.8 15-1
6 7 Isabella’s Glory 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Triathelon 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Plenty On Tap 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Flying to Work 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sin Sin 2.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Mickeymac 8.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Gonna Make It 12.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Tug 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Runaway Rooster 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Babble 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Q Got Hops 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Think Fast 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Tap Dancin Cowgirl 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Next Girl 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Braganza 20.00 5 10-1
6 6 I’m a Cutie Pie 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Smokin’ Hot Kitty 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Love You More 8.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Braquet 12.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Talk to the Judge 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Itsamonstamash 4.50 8.5 16-1
9 9 Double Airo 30.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Backstretch Rose 12.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Higher Sense 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Play It Cool 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Paintmymasterpeace 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dr. Buzzy 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Zencat 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Virginia Gentry 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Twin Lakes 6.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Grand Hall 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Xtra Heat S.) – Xtra Heat S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Won Ton 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tap Into Grace 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 For the Ladies 5.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Unfaithful Rose 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Victory Music 4.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Bresha 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Sweet Shenanigans 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Spectacular Bid S.) – Spectacular Bid S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Trendsetter 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Code of Silence 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Hollywood Import 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Star Sweeper 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Awesome Andy 3.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Wild Warrior 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Hardtoblame 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Close the Gate 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ecumenical 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Who Says So 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Blo By’em 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 American Litigator 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Ellinger 4.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 D Hopper 6.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Right of Rush 15.00 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.