February 18, 2018 Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Gotham News | 1.40 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Stilburnin | 4.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Love and Care | 3.50 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Max James | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Will | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Smart Question | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Brockadoodle | 30.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Old Dude | 1.60 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jovis | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Take Warning | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Easter Vigil | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Port Louis | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Eightyeightmph | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Imitation | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Mikes Muscle Man | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | My Pal Jerry | 2.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Here Comes Michael | 8.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Wildly Clever | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Easyzip | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Roman Warrior | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Include Gold | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Chapel of Chimes | 1.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ask Me I Might | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Totally Gaga | 6.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Majestic Rosebud | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Z Nation | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Safari Tan | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Zap Cat | 1.80 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Big City Blues | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Malibu At Midnight | 2.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Me Darlin Chessie | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sweet Notion | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Can He Shine | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Two Punch Smart | 30.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Brushing | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Scary Not Scared | 1.40 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Youmakemeblush | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Miminegash | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Country Linedancer | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Benevida | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Awesome Mary | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Frechette | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Proportionality | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hercatwillfoolu | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dad’s City Girl | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Whyyouask | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Trafficplan | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Fergie’s Lady | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | She’s Achance Too | 4.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Conjecture | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ghoul’s Night Out | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sazerac Girl | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sarah’s Treasure | 10.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bring Me Answers | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Papacho | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Piercinator | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Awesome Standard | 3.00 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Bobcat | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Totally Unexpected | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | True Arch | 20.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Ole Ole Ole | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Slick Man | 4.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Sebray | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Carysfort Reef | 30.00 | 6.8 | 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.