Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 12, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Anaita 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Theodora Grace 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Forgotten Gift 20.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Golden Can 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Bella Prima 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Make It a Double 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 A Girl Named Jac 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Translate 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Stressed 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Cupids Dream 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Money Room 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Bright Forecast 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Entrust 6.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Rubys Flash 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Law of the Jungle 3.50 6.4 12-1
3 3 Army Cadet 12.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Whatahardmanfidead 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Magnolia Wind 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Harmonizing 12.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Quality Weekend 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Pretty Coast 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Gingersraceday 8.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 La Befana 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Irish Angel 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 White Heat 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Grace in Excess 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 T C Neigh 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sweet Summer Love 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bandits Warrior 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Angelofcanterbury 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 R Averie Lynn 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Bourbon Wildcat 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Stop the Cap 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bound by Destiny 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Velvet Vixen 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shrug 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Owhatanite 20.00 2 4-1
6 6 Little Cagefighter 30.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Hot On Your Heels 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Original Idea 2.50 6.1 11-1
5 5 Bermuda Run 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Border War 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Stow On the Wold 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Pietrelcina 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fire and Knives 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Burroughs Cay 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cesnola 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 This Is Good 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rapidity 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mister Mitch 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Watch Out World 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Natty Bumppo 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Brighty 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Ifeelbadforyouson 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Silent Roar 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Disputed Claim 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 One Whirlwind Ride 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Thunder Lad 30.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Odinson 4.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 S S Sinatra 20.00 4 8-1
1 1 Happy Jaunt 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Benny Havens 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Great Idea 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Switzer 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Fun Notion 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 North Lincoln (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 No Easy Days 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Freeze the Fire 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Patient Capital 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Contempt 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Devil Pays in Gold 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Prince of Iron 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Wickline 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Loving Cup 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Daily Planet 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Marley’s Ghost 1.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Mysisternancy 30.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Sullivan Street 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Bad Temper 2.50 5.9 11-1
8 8 Congress Hall 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Nicolar 1.40 SCRATCH
3 3 Bramble Bush 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Strand of Gold 1.60 SCRATCH

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.