Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 11, 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 Yaqui Valley 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Box N Ben 1.60 1.9 4-1
5 5 Get Like Mike 1.80 2.4 4-1
6 6 Hampden Lane 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Rushin Tothecircle 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Perspicacious Boy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bullock 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Love to Eat 5.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Harmonizing 20.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Police Woman 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Meliponini Bee 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Divine Promise 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Princessofthenorth 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Miss M M 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Sheriff Ronnie 1.80 1 2-1
3 2 Icing 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Sumo 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Monday Morning Qb 4.00 3.4 7-1
6 7 Group Hug 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Unstable Prince 2.00 6.1 12-1
1 3 Legal Deal 1.80 SCRATCH
7 8 Candy Tycoon 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 2 Durante 1.60 1 2-1
5 6 Johnyz From Albany 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 5 Five Dreams 1.40 4 8-1
1 1 Mid Day Image 1.60 SCRATCH
3 4 Wora 10.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Sky’s Not Falling 4.50 SCRATCH
7 8 Biz Biz Buzz 1.80 SCRATCH
2 3 Fayathaan (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kadri 2.50 1 2-1
1 4 Meet Me At Mundis 1.80 2.7 5-1
5 5 Suga Steve 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Backnthewoods 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 2 Jamming Eddy 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 3 Cajun Dream 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 1 Magic Spin 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Supreme Law 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cover the Spread 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Society Ball 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Shine On Moon 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Next Girl 15.00 5 9-1
12 12 Catch the Kitten 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 I Can Do It 6.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Brooklyn Girl 8.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Magic in the Park 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Angel Art 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Naval Empire 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Determined Sail 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Momma’s Lino 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Irish Exit 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 No Cents 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Brilliant Ice 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Quality Chic 3.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Feeling Woozy 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Karan’s Notion 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Boss Logic 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sheherhers 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Virologist 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 At First Sight 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Beatiful Karla 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Always Forward 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Peppermint Class 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Maddie Ten 10.00 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.