Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 9, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Here Comes Rusty 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hurrying Home 0.80 2.3 4-1
1 1 Common Prosperity 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Great Kostas 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Airport Ceviche 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Imstillhere 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Heldish 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jester’s Song 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Black Ice 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Hemp 2.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 Great Days Ahead 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Aliferous 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Guapo Again (ARG) 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Porch Swing 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Golden Charm 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Islandinthestream 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Asawer 0.80 3.3 6-1
3 3 Mischief Motion 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Little Baby Girl 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Midsummers Eve 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Virologist 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Charge to Victory 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Starstreet 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Commanding General 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Up Against It 1.60 4.8 9-1
1 1 Captain Cardo 4.50 6 11-1
4 4 Our Ronny Alan 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Claw 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Never Grew Up 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Go Tintin Go 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Gabriel Seven 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Eric’s Gift 12.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Spy Wars 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Gino Thinkaboutit 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Galactic Glory 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Mike the Bomb 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Full Proof 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Little Lance 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Wesley Thomas 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Kingdom Force 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Paco the Taco Man 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Dream River 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Ascendance 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Mister Agent 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Determined Driver 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Go Sherry Go 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Blue Trillion 8.00 4 7-1
4 4 You Can’t Win 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lady Charlotte 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 I’m a Cutie Pie 1.40 4.5 9-1
6 6 Cluck Cluck 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Take a Hint 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Freeze the Fire 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Take Charge Too 12.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Mr. Antonelli 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Swifty Devil 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Elle’sbigseacret 15.00 4.1 8-1
Take a Hint 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Class Actor 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rahmer 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Shoot Themessenger 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 He Hate Me 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Savoy 1.80 4 8-1
7 7 Mocephus 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Big Hambone 30.00 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.