Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 2, 2024

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
1 1 Inspired Irish 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 I Know 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 King Covee 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Time the Avenger 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Energy Efficient 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sovereign Cause 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Hialeah Native 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Maryland Moon 3.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Succeed 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prince Fred 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chica Chuck 1.40 2.5 5-1
2 2 El de Larry 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Ascendance 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Dashing d’Artagnan 30.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Jumpingjaggerflash 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Malinois 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Notion in Motion 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Glass of Courage 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 D Majestical 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Brother Lad 10.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Grumpy Grin 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Enzo 2.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Goodbye Note 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tweet Away Robin 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bandits Warrior 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Matoula 30.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Mysisternancy 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Fool Yourself 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Fancy Princess 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Alas and Alack 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Irish Lace 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Out Dancing 4.00 8 15-1
6 6 Thea’s Theme 30.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Lunita 8.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hemp 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Great Heavens 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Goodafternoonoscar 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Arden’sluckytobe 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Disputed Claim 5.00 4 7-1
10 10 Noah Chance 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Midnight Renegade 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Addy’s Laddy T N T 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Super Bourbon 30.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Battle of Bastogne 15.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Heaven’s Got Fire 15.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Lost Weekend 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Victim of the Nite 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hay Chief 3.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Brilliant Ice 20.00 3 6-1
5 5 Crossland 4.50 3.3 6-1
10 10 Margie’s Fun Son 15.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Amity Road 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Ampersand 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Chelonian 12.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 John Hall 15.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Under the Radar 4.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Find Faith 15.00 10.7 20-1
9 9 Ain’t Wasting Time 10.00 11 21-1
12 12 Fole’s Notion 12.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chickahominy 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Genieinabridle 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Cynergy’s Electra 10.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Moonboots 20.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Liquidator 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Angel Art 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Goldieness 4.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Irish Coco 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Royal Seamstress 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ruda 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Peyton Elizabeth 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Freccia d’Argento 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Knickersinatwist 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Peppermint Class 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Always Laughing 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 8.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Charming Way 1.40 8 15-1
9 9 I Can Run 3.50 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Karan’s Notion 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 No Cents 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Bourbon Music 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Threes Over Deuces 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Swill 2.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 Ournationonparade 4.50 6.3 12-1
7 7 Exculpatory 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heads Or Tails 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dynamite Karma 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 He Hate Me 30.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Strugar 3.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 His Name Is Sue 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Nottoway 2.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 No Easy Days 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Pressing Concern 30.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Fizbo 10.00 9 17-1

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.