Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 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
1 1 Pietrelcina 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 No Foolin Mo 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Ike’s Gamble 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Valore 30.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Dominguez 3.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Zihuatanejo 4.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Longworth 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 States United 2.50 8.9 17-1
8 8 Burn Rubber 1.80 10.3 19-1
4 4 Basic Miles 30.00 10.5 20-1
6 6 Owhatanite 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ascribe 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 We Dont Need Roads 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Pudge Boy Palace 4.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Law of the Jungle 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Whatahardmanfidead 4.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Code Enforcer 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Langlee Avenue 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ariel Moon 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glamorous 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Intel Agent 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Dropping Lemons 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Heavenly Ciella 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Lachicafortequila 4.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Big Wanda 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Amelia’s Joy 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Liam’s the Great 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Omaha Omaha 1.80 4.1 8-1
2 2 Regalpains 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Union Thunder 5.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Mr. Mendelslew 3.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Just a Fair Shake 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hittheroadjak 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Margie’s Fun Son 1.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Good Knight Nile 3.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Rapper Zapper 6.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Just for Luck 1.20 7.1 13-1
3 3 Agarramesipuedes 2.50 8.7 17-1
8 8 Go Take Charge 10.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Class Wizard 15.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Silverbullettwenty 6.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Super E 20.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Prince of Portland 30.00 12.3 23-1
5 5 David’s Prospec 20.00 12.6 24-1
13 13 Flash Is Back 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rapidity 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mat Matters 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Beach Cowboy 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Jasiel 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Doc Linkous 3.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Stormy Hollow 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Ifeelbadforyouson 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Speightster’s Star 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Try Harder 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Upsidedown Man 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 P Money 3.50 3 6-1
10 10 The Big Enchilada 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Better Luck 3.00 6 11-1
4 4 Rye Diggitydog 8.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Nancy Made My Day 20.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Little Skippy 15.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 J R Jone Z 15.00 10 19-1
2 2 Great Kisser 6.00 10 19-1
11 11 Corrected Pedigree 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quint’s Brew 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Full Irish 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Banditsgoldenchild 4.50 5.2 10-1
8 8 King’s River 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Paco the Taco Man 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Must Be Love 4.00 6 11-1
5 5 This Is Good 15.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Divine Child 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Independent 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Ensign 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Rye Smile 4.50 5.7 11-1
8 8 Flower Mound 3.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Midsummers Eve 10.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Kokopelli Girl 30.00 7 13-1
5 5 Euphima (ARG) 3.50 7.5 14-1
7 7 Divina Dulce 6.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Hot Dance 15.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Carolina Sun 20.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Princess Lucia 20.00 11 21-1

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.