February 23, 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Zeke the Streak | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Diamond Junior | 4.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Patriotic Quest | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Love Doctor | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Lucky Kick | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Zesty Zar | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Clown Prince | 15.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Sir Brahms | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 2 | Double Naught Spy | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1A | 7 | Noregretsfornow | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2X | 3 | Brahms Romp | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Tapitontheside | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 2 | Sir Mischief | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 1 | Witchy’s Laststand | 2.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Real Fact | 20.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Honey Bun | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Notable Game | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Perfect Deal | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | County Club | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Airlie’s Diamond | 4.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Only One Wish | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Dominic’s Pride | 15.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Anthem Singer | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Grecian Prince | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Southside Warrior | 2.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Prime Time Man | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Stolen Love | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sheikinator | 20.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cozze Cat | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | In Him With Him | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Kukulkan | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bad Angle Burke | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Cash Exchange | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Much Maligned | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Forthegreatergood | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Stomp Dance | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | El Moyeto | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Munificent | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tiz Emily and Jill | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Enterprise Value | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Clare’s Dowery | 4.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Thrice | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Aiden’s Rag Doll | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sweethearted | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Prank Call | 1.80 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Mojito Margarita | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Queen to Checkmate | 12.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dance Or Stroll | 5.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Late Action | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Rubys Fire | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Fourscoreandseven | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Schwartzology | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sharon’s Thunder | 12.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Concordia’s Way | 6.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Eastern Bay | 2.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Gold Man | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jrock | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Coaches Challenge | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | The Great Provider | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Service for Ten | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Miners Quest | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Money Tree | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | I Stand Alone | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Nice Try | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Gaelic Man | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Margarita Sunrise | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Mr. Spaceman | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mountain Cry | 12.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Ruth Less Blue | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Adversary | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
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.