Arlington Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 8, 2021

May 8, 2021 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 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Magic Man’s Touch 10.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Greenspan 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Chapel Barn 3.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Victor’s Way 3.50 4.9 9-1
9 9 Venetian Dream 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Oncewewerebrothers 4.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Majestic Hero 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Crankshaft 4.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Renegade Bob 20.00 7.6 14-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Halo Hunter 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Big Sport 3.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Major Wager 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Royal Commission 2.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Liberal Lunacy 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 President Elect 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Follow the Signs 6.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 He’s Meant to Be 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Diddley 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Bexar 15.00 7.3 14-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maresonofagun 6.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Lastfortinofamily 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Baroque 4.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Silver Quarters 1.60 5.9 11-1
9 7 You’re in Corey 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Tres Generaciones 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Tuff Attack 12.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Z U Soon 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Coming Up Aces 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 5 Hide the Demon 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 1 Cyril’s Boy 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 7 Never Have I Ever (IRE) 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 3 O’Keeffe 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 2 Wellabled 3.00 5.2 10-1
8 6 Mark of the Z 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 4 Colonel Klink 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Star of Kodiak 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Wile E Peyote 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Get Hammered 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Worththemoney 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Outrider 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 King Tito 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Old Arbat 10.00 4.8 9-1
10 9 A Bold Ryde 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Wave’ndumoni 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Rag Tag 3.50 6.4 12-1
6 6 Irish Tuff 6.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Mommas Boy Otis 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Russian Alphabet 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lowcountry 2.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 The Last Option 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Half Cocked 6.00 3.7 7-1
10 9 El Fefo 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Zarmae 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Feuilleton 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Mango Tree 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Delft Blue 4.50 7 13-1
7 7 Final Call 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Cosmic Treasure 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 King’s Story 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 9 Fudge Brownie 20.00 1.8 3-1
7 5 Stormy Empire 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Pythoness 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 4 Good Mongolia 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Princess Cora 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Daddy’s Boo 1.80 6 11-1
9 7 Sensible Myth 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 6 Fate Factor 4.00 6.5 12-1
10 8 White Lies 20.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Slime Queen 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Judy’s Way 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 River Evangelist 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 P H Factor 2.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Half of Manhattan 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Lemon Blitz 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Fleetway 30.00 6 11-1
10 10 Antrim’s Giant 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Landofthepharaohs 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Tale of the Nile 10.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Perfectly Majestic 4.50 7.4 14-1
1 1 The Humongous One 15.00 8 15-1
11 11 Mongol Bull 20.00 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.