Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 8, 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
5 5 Energy Efficient 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Maryland Moon 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Quality Art 3.50 1.3 3-1
7 7 Pietrelcina 4.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Covert Kat 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Theolovesawinner 10.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Elfuegomasbrilante 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Will’s Music 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Rector 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Swing Sammy 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Act Lively 15.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Elon 30.00 8.7 17-1
13 13 Praline’s Cat 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sapphire Beauty 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ellie Victorina 1.80 2.2 4-1
1 1 Fashionatta 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lady Cage Fighter 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Icestorming 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Shake It Girl 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Exclusive Rose 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Souper Tropical 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 New Rome 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Abstract Moment 2.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Cora’s Choice 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Ginamaya 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Warwick River 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Bizzy Bizzy 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Free Admission 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Spun in a Million 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Rock Rose 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Combat Queen 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Complete Surprise 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 2 Canoodle 4.50 2.8 5-1
1A 7 Paper Mansion 2.00 3.2 6-1
1 3 Shesasuperfreak 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 My Flicker 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Circling the Drain 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Riccio 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Crabs N Beer 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Trash Talkin Larry 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Samui Sunset 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mission Man 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Take Charge Too 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 He Hate Me 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Askin for a Baskin 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 My Last Mission 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Gallant Gold 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Amedeus Music 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Heads Or Tails 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Military Hop 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Stardust Ziggy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Feral’s Joy 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Hard Traveler 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Faringdon 4.50 3.1 6-1
12 12 Sig 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Sneaking Suspicion 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 The Jackal 3.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Mo Money Mo Betta 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 King Covee 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Cinder Hills 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Occasional Moon 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sheriff Ronnie 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Wicked Secret 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Galerio 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yodel E. A. Who 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 All Threes 2.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Highway Bound 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Southern District 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Wish for Peace 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Uncaptured Storm 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Southpaw Mike 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Seville Row 4.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Calloway Peak 3.50 6.2 12-1
11 11 Prince of Portland 30.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Daredavite 20.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Nicky Bear 6.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Unorthodox 10.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Bee Major 4.00 9.9 19-1
6 6 Honor My World 30.00 11 21-1
7 7 Transfer the Funds 30.00 11 21-1

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.