Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 18, 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 Celtic Bond 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Salty Girl 1.60 1.3 2-1
1 1 Enemynumbernine 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Amie’s Symphony 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Maddie Ten 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Laughing Fit 3.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Lorraine’s Way 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Catch the Kitten 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mail Call 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Honor the Truth 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Out of Luck 1.20 5.6 11-1
4 4 Super Money 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Bali Hai 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Police Woman 12.00 8 15-1
1 1 Always Forward 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Davyjonz 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bottomless Refill 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Come Rain Or Shine 3.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Sin Permiso 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Celtic Contender 1.40 5.8 11-1
5 5 Divine Child 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Mantua Man 30.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Brady Bear 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Privet Moon 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chief Ron 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Icing 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Blessed Arion 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Noah Chance 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Backnthewoods 4.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Top Boss 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Take Charge Too 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Alas and Alack 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Anotherworldinside 10.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Shinelikeadiamond 3.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Smooth Pebble 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Lunita 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Thea’s Theme 30.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Miss Casey 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Utterly Enchanting 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mrs. Del 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Sapphire Beauty 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Irish Lace 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Find Faith 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hay Chief 8.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Crossland 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Von Hoff 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Victim of the Nite 4.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Under the Radar 3.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Sagrada Ray 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 What’s Up Doc 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Apollo Rising 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Strong Finish 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Shellback 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Freccia d’Argento 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Peppermint Class 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Mavilus 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Doctor Abbie 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Knickersinatwist 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 I Can Run 1.80 4.3 8-1
2 2 Haint Blue 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tappin Josie 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fuhgeddaboudit 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 My Flicker 1.20 3.5 7-1
2 2 Akemi 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Anonymously 1.40 5.9 11-1
3 3 Sweet Gracie 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Please Marry Me 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Never Done 1.80 2.9 5-1
6 6 Grace and Charm 2.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Thencomemorning 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 She So Cool 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Earley Rose 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Proper Storm 6.00 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.