Arlington Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 21, 2020

August 21, 2020 Arlington Horse Racing Picks.


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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 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nuclear Option 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 4 Tohui 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 3 Dugout 1.60 2.9 5-1
3 2 Direct Deceit 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lykan 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Mojo Man 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Southsider 1.80 2.1 4-1
2 2 Homer 2.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Haunted Mesa 3.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Valid Storm 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Speared 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Charlie Irish 15.00 3.6 7-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Standfortheanthem 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 5 Road Game 2.50 2.4 5-1
8 7 House of Cortez 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 6 Slick as a Pin 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 1 Sertoman 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 3 Syrup 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 4 Alpha Boy 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Hide the Evidence 30.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Charles T 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Overpraise 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Best You Ever Seen 1.80 2.9 6-1
1 1 Greenspan 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Love That Warrior 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Coup de Ville 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Kalydar 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Tornado Boy 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Dark Wood (IRE) 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Helen Mae’s Song 4.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Get None 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Dusty Miller 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Lion Love 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Probably Grace 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Adios Hillary 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Thirsty Cowgirl 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Superstar Diva 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Annie Time Girl 15.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 No Time to Play 15.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 6 No Boundaries 3.00 1.9 4-1
9 7 Contraction 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Roar of the Lion 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 5 Al Taweel 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Forgot to Forget 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Dancin Nicky 30.00 6 11-1
3 3 Midnight Joker 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Icy Street 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Maligator 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Leona Vander (GB) 3.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Hippie Cowgirl 6.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Royal Mission 4.50 2.4 5-1
12 12 Quick Kitten 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Blonde On Tap 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Sunshine Line 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Joan’s Way 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Youawakemysoul 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Flash Town 8.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Ruby Round Here 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 She’s a Big Star 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Docs Seven 20.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 My Morning Gal 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Caroline’s Story 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Sing Me Home (GB) 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Sloaner 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Pythoness 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lovers Quarrel 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Positive Danger 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Aimara 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 English 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Light in the Dark 12.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Better Angels 15.00 SCRATCH

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.