Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 16, 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
4 4 Buckin’ Dreamer 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Square Slice 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Without Pretence 2.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Stellars in Charge 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Buddy’s a Charm 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Estimator Ziggy 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 The Ice Man Carlos 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Senate Chamber 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tauber 3.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Claw 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Helms Deep 30.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Unleveraged 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 The Cairo Kid 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Shoot Themessenger 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Patriotic Party 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Nick’s Little Boy 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 In the Dance 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 King’s River 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Masakado 1.60 2.2 4-1
5 5 Break the Chains 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 One Way Farrior 2.00 4 8-1
1 1 Eyes Eleven 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Determined Blue 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Neolithica 2.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Call Another Play 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sky Victory 1.40 4.2 8-1
7 7 Mom’s Opal 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Feelin So Lucky 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Momma’s Lino 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Lisa’s Palace 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Federal Offense 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Never Coast 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 The Great Gazoo 10.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Oboy 30.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Shouldhavebeengone 12.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 West Star 2.50 6.1 11-1
6 6 Dreams Delivered 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Boruff 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Bold Honor 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fun Lovin Criminal 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rahmer 30.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Up Against It 2.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Musical Heart 8.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Clubman 1.60 6.3 12-1
5 5 Big Rowdy Dan 6.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Hotpot 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Addy’s Laddy T N T 30.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Shivaree 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Super Needy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Restless 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Summerstateofmind 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Have No Regrets 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Taji Mike 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Rakia 2.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Oludeniz 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Indecent Behavior 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Western Lane 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Gilda’s Girl 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 The Haunted Room 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 She’sarollingstone 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Rowsie Express 3.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Major Houlihan 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Brooklyn Girl 6.00 8 15-1
5 5 Flowerdew 12.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Ninja Abarrio 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Money Room 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Where’s Ray 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Band Camp 1.60 2.1 4-1
3 3 General J R 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Nico Lucky 15.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Bridge to Success 10.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 I Wanna Rock 10.00 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.