Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 7, 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
8 8 Hialeah Native 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Dyna Mast 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Syncopated 15.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Pay the Squid 12.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Nanga Parbat (GB) 2.00 3 6-1
11 11 Rollercoaster Man 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Wired In 30.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 D’arpino B C 30.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Huntington 4.50 6 11-1
4 4 El Bonita 15.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Toast to Coast 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Patriotic Party 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wonder Water 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Chrome Heir 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 He’s On Fire 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Spectrier 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Tyler Time 20.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Notion to Tapit 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Master Oogway 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sir Lance 10.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Solomon’s Choice 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Call Me a Dreamer 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Peja Du 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Bustermartin Brown 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Thunderhouse 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 World Factor 30.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Fightnomoreforever 6.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Gaming Soul 30.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Scat Danz 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Carvellian Quest 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Switzer 1.60 2.6 5-1
3 3 Practical Sense 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Bobby Ride 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Twice Gold 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 My Mamba 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Aesthetically 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Zen Master 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Grand Escape 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Scotty Brown 3.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Gussy Mac (IRE) 3.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Bowie Two Step 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 His Royal G 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Southern Lad 50.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Speakerit 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Sponsored 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 Street Hustle 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Stellwagen Banker 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Distant Fire 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Union League 4.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Long Rap Sheet 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Nick’s Little Boy 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mizwarrior 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Austin From Boston 3.50 4.4 8-1
12 12 Fred Wilson 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 A Thousand Idols 15.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Silver Patron 30.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Spunky Irishman 30.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Oboy 30.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Bobsworth 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Translate 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Bramble Bush 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Puppymonkeybaby 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Golden Can 2.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Canadian Ginger 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Trikki Nikki 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Shyla Girl 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Canoodle 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Minding Millie 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rock Rose 1.80 SCRATCH
1 1 Mama G’s Wish 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Ournationonparade 1.60 1 2-1
4 3 Everett’s Song 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 2 Zabracadabra 1.80 3.1 6-1
5 5 Cordmaker 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 7 American d’Oro 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 4 Yodel E. A. Who 1.60 SCRATCH
2 1 Vance Scholars 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ms Merrabel 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Red Wind 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Cupids Dream 2.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Sneaky Cheeky 5.00 3 6-1
10 10 Water Witch 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Map Em Up 15.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Bad Temper 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Congress Hall 15.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Hashtag Lucky 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Abidale 1.40 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.