Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 17, 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
3 3 Brasstown 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Formal Order 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Bahama Channel 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Tiny Tin 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Transfer the Funds 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Polar Wind 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Rocky Dice 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Berks 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 A C Expressway 3.50 1.4 3-1
1A 8 What Does It Take 2.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Union Fleet 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Mose Perfect 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Hunter Joe 4.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Loose Goose 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tops the Chart 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Luigi’s Spirit 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bode’s Maker 3.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Armando R 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Iywaan 2.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Outlier 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Mindtap 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Dolice Vita 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Royal Pain 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bay Street 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Goldieness 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Too Many Kisses 2.50 4 7-1
1 1 Bossyness 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Whatsyourbigidea 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Fast Tracked 2.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Chickahominy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Food Foodie 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Disputed Notion 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Major Cam 30.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Gambling Tzar 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Irish Warlock 4.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Boca Guy 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 He’s On Fire 4.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Long Live Now 20.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Appendage 30.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Kenner 2.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Mineola Mike 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (John B. Campbell S.) – John B. Campbell S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ain’t Da Beer Cold 30.00 1 2-1
7 7 Double Crown 3.50 2 4-1
9 9 Bob Marco 2.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Martini Martin 20.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Vance Scholars 15.00 3 6-1
5 5 Yodel E. A. Who 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Be Better 2.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 It’s Sizzling Time 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Forewarned 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Nellie Morse S.) – Nellie Morse S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hashtag Lucky 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Charming Way 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Hybrid Eclipse 1.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 New Hire 30.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 In My Opinion 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Frosty O Toole 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Rosie’s Halo 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Barbara Fritchie S.) – Barbara Fritchie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Beneath the Stars 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Disco Ebo 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bluefield 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 Prodigy Doll 20.00 4 8-1
8 8 Continentalcongres 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Apple Picker 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Last Leaf 4.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Intrepid Daydream 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Freccia d’Argento 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (General George S.) – General George S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nimitz Class 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Seven’s Eleven 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Greeley and Ben 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Post Time 1.20 3.1 6-1
1 1 No Cents 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Tenebris 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Cowan 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Titian Tyrant 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Instparty 30.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Mucho Macho Mrytle 4.50 5.1 10-1
6 6 Voodoo Priestess 2.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Preakness Party 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Nevertoomuchelvis 30.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Kanem 4.00 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.