April 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Top Prospect | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ten Hut | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rare Eagle | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Monkey’s Medal | 6.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Max Crown | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Mythos | 4.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Speed Game | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Lady by Choice | 1.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tiz Madness | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Springtime Wind | 3.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Fergie’s Lady | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Love’s Legend | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Aunt Esther | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Forty Acres | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Likeitlikethat | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Junction | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Bob’s My Uncle | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Witchy’s Laststand | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | A True Gentleman | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Howyaformoney | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Royal Hussar | 0.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mr McGinty | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Here’s Paco | 8.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dreamliner | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Pferd Soldat | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Finbar | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Archie’s Revenge | 30.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Much Maligned | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Yes Means No | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Cannavaro | 1.20 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sweet Notion | 4.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Econometric | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Stunning Baby | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Jericho Marsh | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Nitro Fuel | 30.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Last Train Out | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Lucky Factor | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Fifties Music | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Wilko’s Goldeneye | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Hopkins Choice | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Crazy Wild Bill | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Xtra Wisemann | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | The Intern | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Candycoated Dame | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Charity Stripe | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Conjecture | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Le Weekend | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Happiest Ending | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Born to Be Mild | 50.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sweethearted | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Kitty’s Right | 6.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Pira | 50.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Cobh | 1.40 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Disco Express | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Big City Blues | 2.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Colonel Crawford | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Meo Desperado | 12.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Don’t Poke the Cat | 20.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Swingstage | 20.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Sunny Hansen | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Dionysus | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Greeleys Copy | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Colonel Argo | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Ten Dollar Hammer | 4.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Captain Trips | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Robbie | 20.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Softball Wizard | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Settle All Scores | 20.00 | 6.5 | 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.