Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 16, 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 Silverbullettwenty 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Good Knight Nile 2.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Super E 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Class Wizard 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Flash Is Back 30.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Go Take Charge 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Prince of Portland 30.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 David’s Prospec 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Stormy Irish Lass 0 0-1
1 1 Lance’s Smile 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kiss Me More 8.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Stormy Irish Lass 1.80 1.7 3-1
3 3 Minime 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lucky Honey 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sweet Honey Bee 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tia Mayin 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zihuatanejo 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sasse’s Class 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Pietrelcina 3.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 No Foolin Mo 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Ike’s Gamble 6.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Dominguez 4.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Valore 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Basic Miles 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Owhatanite 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 States United 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 American Unity 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wish Me Home 1.80 1.7 3-1
9 9 Tom Hagen 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Luigi’s Spirit 8.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Microphone (IRE) 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Stellar Lute 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Magical Monarch 30.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 El de Larry 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Beyond the Pale 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 My Last Mission 1.20 SCRATCH
1 1 Harold’s Cloud 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Anotherhope 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Peachyness 1.80 1.1 2-1
5 5 Honestly 5.00 3.1 6-1
1A 7 Ferociousness 1.80 3.3 6-1
4 4 Respect the Law 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Misty Sunday 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Go Round 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 8 Hiya Love 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tidewater 2.00 1 2-1
6 5 Barzini 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 6 Swill 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 3 Matta 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 9 Odinson 15.00 2.7 5-1
3 2 Had to Have Him 5.00 4 8-1
1A 8 Supreme Law 2.50 4.1 8-1
5 4 Fun Notion 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 1 Marched 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Mose Perfect 4.00 1 2-1
4 5 Artistic Reason 8.00 1.9 4-1
1A 3 Kerness 1.80 2.4 4-1
6 7 Pit Boss 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Aliferous 2.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Zoomer 1.80 SCRATCH
3 4 Trash Talkin Larry 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Two by Two 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Guaponess 10.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 U S Constitution 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Graded On a Curve 12.00 3 6-1
12 12 Majestic Eagle 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Shofar 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Power Back 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Prince Khozan 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 Star Shopping 30.00 7.7 15-1
13 13 Switzer 15.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Formal Order 30.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Monster Mason 30.00 10.5 20-1
15 15 Grand Journey 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Backwoods Boogie 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sagrada Ray 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bonded 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Take a Hint 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 No Easy Days 2.00 2 4-1
1 2 Real Talk 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 9 Coffeewithchris 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 1 Catahoula Moon 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Take Charge Too 20.00 4.5 8-1
5 6 John the Bear 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 8 The Khozan One 15.00 6.8 13-1
1A 5 The Judge and Jury 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ariel Moon 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Intel Agent 8.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Gingersraceday 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Heavenly Ciella 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Anxious Heart 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Big Wanda 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Amelia’s Joy 30.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Dropping Lemons 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Lachicafortequila 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Music On the Rocks 12.00 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.