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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gogo Chanel 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tap N Glo 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Princess Palmer 1.60 2.1 4-1
10 10 Sassy Babe 30.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Blame Catalaya 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Imagine Victory 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 My Boss 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Backstreet Gal 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sapphire Beauty 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Sheza Rajun Cajun 30.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Walks Like a Lady 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Cocktail Dreaming 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Happy Union 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Top Mule 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Chasing Artemis 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Good Story 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Fashionatta 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Ojitos Bellos 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Uncle Curly 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 The King Cheek 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Power Back 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 One Ten 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Bodecream 6.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Gunslinger (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
10 10 Jackie A 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Super E 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Summer Silence 30.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 A C Expressway 1.20 SCRATCH
6 6 Bob Marco 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Uncaptured Storm 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Cairo Kid 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dialing Dixie 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Gallant Gold 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Mice and Men 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Crownedcountcristo 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Seanow 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Satchel de Ritches 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Loaded Sniper 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pickin Sea Glass 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Flight of Bourbon 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Crazy Odds 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Tall Order 2.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Sir Lance 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Flash Is Back 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 War and Roses 20.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Sigmund 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Doc Rock 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Nuwanda 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Gather the Facts 4.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Mizz Me 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Stage Call 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Irish Mirage 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Time Goes Fast 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 One Clear Moment 6.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Bet the Howes 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Alicorn 50.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Save Your Tears 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lady Raven 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bounty Killah 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sheriff Ronnie 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Martini Martin 12.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Vinco 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Neuschwanstein 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Too Many Kisses 20.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Energy Efficient 20.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 High Value 3.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Legendaire 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Curly Larry and Mo 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Who’s Counting 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Kitten Around 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Hardspun Reason 3.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Gliding Afleet 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Opposites Attract 4.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 God Is Love 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Sir Terre 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Steady John 30.00 8.4 16-1
14 14 Lease 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hoku 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Under the Radar 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 No Easy Days 2.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mission Man 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dotada 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shesasuperfreak 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 My Flicker 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Awesome View 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Performanceanxiety 20.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Willful Desire 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Dancer’s Melody 8.00 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.