Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 20, 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 Punkin 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Ginger Girl 2.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Abby’s Lucky Girl 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Intel Agent 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Visual Illusion 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Happyinitiative 30.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Ginamaya 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Class Wizard 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pico d’Oro 3.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Claudee Boy 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Star Shopping 4.50 2.8 5-1
10 10 Science (IRE) 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bowie Two Step 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Smitten Enough 30.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Speakerit 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Sumo 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Pompous Prince 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Trepat 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bar Down Express 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Disputed Claim 1.80 2 4-1
5 5 Prins Fire 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Sweet Syntax 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Elusive Image 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Irish Stormy 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Oboy 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Spunky Irishman 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Heals the Soul 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Deep Cover 3.00 3 6-1
12 12 Inside Stunt 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Uncle Andrew 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Golden Can 3.50 5.2 10-1
10 10 Bomboloni 8.00 5.7 11-1
13 13 Tenax 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Aristocratic 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bourbon and Ice 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Octopus 2.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Askin for a Baskin 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Street Hustle 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Heads Or Tails 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Liberty Star 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Elusive Agent 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Carbonite 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Abuelo Paps 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Phra Phrom 30.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Rascally Rebel 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Switzer 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Daredavite 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 My Boy Colton 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Grecian Pharoah 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Stimulus Maker 2.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 On the Engine 12.00 4 7-1
4 4 Prince of Caps 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Seville Row 4.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Unorthodox 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Bode Lynx 12.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 Jackson Man 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Military Hop 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Goodluckchuck 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Lil Commissioner 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Up Against It 2.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Can’t Pass It Up 4.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Unequivocal 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Virginia Fulla 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Borracho 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Youngest of Five 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Indian Lake 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Pit Stop Man 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Going to the Lead 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Outkissed 3.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 It’s Sizzling Time 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Whiskey and You 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lady Ensign 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Mollie Tapper 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 In Her Cups 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Ganbatte 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Bizzy Bizzy 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Denim N Lace 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Sour Patch Girl 30.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Lily Mor 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Zolatone 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Millrose 15.00 10 19-1

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.