Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 21, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jones Falls 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Cypres Station 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Espresso Lungo 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Noble Prendergast 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 My Slick Nick 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 I’m Not a Baby 4.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Spiritual Ghost 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Free Admission 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lily Mor 20.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Lucina 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Princess Lexi 8.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Jane Street 5.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 No Sharing 6.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Gazalani 30.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Ginamaya 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Mashua 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Always Forward 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Dancinonthebeach 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Spun in a Million 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Tate 2.50 1 2-1
7 8 Forloveofcountry 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Shady Munni 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 2 Northern Thunder 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 3 Up Against It 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Galatians 4.50 6.1 12-1
1 4 Hurricane Highway 1.80 SCRATCH
1A 7 American Unity 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Box N Ben 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lunar Dash 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Bar Down Express 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Pay Zone 2.00 2 4-1
8 8 Surprise Hello 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Battle of Bastogne 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Calming Storm 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Harness Creek 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Meno 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lil Buddy 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fire and Knives 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Eldest Son 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Uncle Jake 1.60 1.8 3-1
6 6 Goodafternoonoscar 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 No Easy Days 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 New York Panther 20.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Wicked Secret 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Lamarvelous 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Devil Pays in Gold 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fivecommatwo 10.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ramadhaan (IRE) 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Queen Tapiture 12.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Isabella’s Glory 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Fashionista 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Miss Antietam 30.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Murph 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Corinna 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Will Or Won’t 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lady Mosler 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Perfectly Golden 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Stormin’ Amanda 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Liquidator 0 0-1
3 3 Liquidator 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Georgie 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Happy Clouds 1.80 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hidewright Away 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Mystic Malibu 30.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Sweet Shugs 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shofar 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wicked Mad 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 God Is Love 5.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Fermat 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Resident Liberal 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sir Terre 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Tijuana Brass 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Gunslinger (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cartwheel 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tequila Fog 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Esperannna 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Bad Temper 2.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Love Is Strong 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Floating By 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Gold Time Vixen 15.00 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.