August 2, 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Kitten’s Friend | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Holiday Hopes | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Wolverette | 4.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Darter | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Daniella | 4.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Winning Thread | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Hay Dilly | 2.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Helen | 1.80 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Questionoftheday | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | No Refunds | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Knock Out Kid | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Call Me Jelly Roll | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lucky Be a Lady | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Dob Dob | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Unnamed Soldier | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Scaramucci | 1.40 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Glad Dad | 1.80 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Partisan Divide | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Golden Noguez | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Lucky Bull | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Wheels in Motion | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Acting Chipper | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Another Broad | 5.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Timeless Curls | 0.60 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Hollywood Preachin | 30.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Blame Julie | 15.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Frankly J’ray | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Throw the Deuce | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Rule Yourself | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Maccabee | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Floating Ballerino (IRE) | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1A | 9 | City Gold | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Praise the Moon | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 12 | 8 | King of the Jungle | 15.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mokheef | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 3 | Conquest Falcon | 4.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Killer Kitten | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Barin | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kierland | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Disco Express | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Belles Orb | 1.40 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Miss Jak | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Le Weekend | 4.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Close the Deal | 6.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Lil Habit of Mine | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Trufflesberg | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Rockin Ruth | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Belle ‘n Tonic | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ridgemont High | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Justa Scoch | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Gfour | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tiz a Diamond | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Setubal | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | To Be Honest | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Fillupcohensapiker | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Forever Liesl | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bluegrass Flag | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Blue Strike | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Follow the Petals | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Three Illusions | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Stormologist | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Red Clay Road | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Bowsprit | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Jorrin | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | The Tortoise | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Jump Ship | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Finbar | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 3 | Maru’s Raven | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 6 | 2 | Coop Tries Harder | 8.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 1 | Seeking the Sunset | 8.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 4 | Sippin’onbubbles | 12.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
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.