Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 18, 2023

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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Awesome Strike 1.60 1 2-1
15 15 Icandothat 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Solomon’s Choice 3.00 4 8-1
11 11 Pay the Squid 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Long Rap Sheet 6.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Thunderhouse 12.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Hialeah Native 12.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Longworth 15.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Neutral 10.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Bettanot Cross Me 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Succeed 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sjo Americanempire 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sage Runner 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Infinite Series 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 North Highland 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Fleets Bay 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Boss 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Maria From Miami 5.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 I Have Courage 0.60 2.9 6-1
1 1 Ellie Victorina 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Merger of Equals 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Harper’s Do 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Exclusive Rose 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 King’s Honor (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Two by Two 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Battalion 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 U S Constitution 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Papal Law 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Speak Unity 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Samui Sunset 4.50 5.2 10-1
10 10 Jimmy Dan 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Fermat 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Burgee 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Unequivocal 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hayne’s Fever 20.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Erawan 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Camp Pendleton 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Crownedcountcristo 2.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Bahama Channel 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Sassy King 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Gold Digging Broad 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beautiful Gorgeous 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 She Got the Munni 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Nuwanda 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Ginger Girl 12.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Krone 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Love Knot 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 La Befana 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Bella Paloma 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Haint Blue 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Eyes On Target 4.50 1 2-1
5 4 Colbaloaf 12.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Siege of Boston 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 2 Wicked Prankster 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Power Back 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 One Ten 20.00 6 11-1
1 6 Treasure Trove 12.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Saranac (FR) 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 5 Serifos 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 3 You Must Chill 4.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Juulstone 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Trash Talkin Larry 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 13 Maximum Impact 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Goodluckchuck 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Krug 15.00 4 8-1
3 3 Brilliant Chase 2.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dixie Drawl 4.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Bob Marco 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Never Change 8.00 7 13-1
2 2 Jasontakeslong 10.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Northern Thunder 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stormy Blues S.) – Stormy Blues S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bosserati 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Harmony 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 My Sweet Affair 1.40 2.3 4-1
6 6 After Eight 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Caroline Krystyna 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Apple Picker 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Hidewright Away 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Alva Starr 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Oxide 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Nashvegas 1.80 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pelota 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Spring the Beast 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Five Star Phil 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Remembering Wilbur 3.00 6 11-1
5 5 Ekati’s Verve 8.00 7 13-1

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.