Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Awesome Strike 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Homer Jones 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Landslide Is Home 30.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 General J R 30.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 King Swansboro 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Mike the Bomb 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Wired In 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Graft 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fightnomoreforever 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mo Caliente 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Money in Motion 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fierce Competition 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Minimo 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Amazing Jett 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Right Quick 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Little Cagefighter 2.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 A B C Ya 1.60 4.4 8-1
8 8 Dowsing Rod 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Bells Are Ringing 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Oncourtcommentator 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wellareyouhappynow 10.00 3 6-1
10 10 Major Houlihan 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Viennese Waltz 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Compass Rises 15.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Fivecommatwo 20.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Boardwalk Fries 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Magic in the Park 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Nuwanda 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 More Than Glory 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Parish Lane 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Amani’s Tiger 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Admit Nothing 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Last Second Louie 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Photo Hop 20.00 4 8-1
3 3 Run for Your Life 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Box N Ben 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Papa Funny 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Upsidedown Man 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 P Money 3.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 The Big Enchilada 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Little Skippy 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Great Kisser 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Corrected Pedigree 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Nancy Made My Day 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Better Luck 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 J R Jone Z 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Rye Diggitydog 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rapidity 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lucky Prince 6.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Mat Matters 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Beach Cowboy 2.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Silent Roar 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Ifeelbadforyouson 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Stormy Hollow 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Doc Linkous 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Missionaire 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blame the Tux 10.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Crossland 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 American War Hero 12.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Italian Symphony 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Save the King 30.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Mr Matuschek 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mackillop 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Into It 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Bolt From Above 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mission North 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Elevated Game 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 2 Haleigh B 2.00 1 2-1
7 8 Mo Tough 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Dunvegan Doll 30.00 4.1 8-1
6 7 Bella Prima 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 1 Awesome Annmarie 4.50 SCRATCH
5 6 Proper Attire 2.50 SCRATCH
1A 5 Sister Supream 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Levisa 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (All Brandy S.) – All Brandy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bella Bettina 0 0-1
13 13 Cut From Class 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 One Silk Stocking 3.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Malibu Beauty 1.20 3.2 6-1
2 2 Gold Digging Broad 15.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 My Brazilian Girl 20.00 4 8-1
3 3 Bella Bettina 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Circle Home 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Thegirlfromireland 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Next Episode 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Atlas Strong 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lifelovenlaughter 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Naval Empire 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Juniper Juice 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 J D Factor 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Disputed Claim 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 The Band Runs On 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Little Lance 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Galatians 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Passioned 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Brother Brad 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Harold’s Cloud 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Find S.) – Find S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Vance Scholars 0 0-1
Riccio 0 0-1
3 3 Bestsugardaddyever 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vance Scholars 1.40 1.9 4-1
8 8 Riccio 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Hunter Joe 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Wicked Prankster 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Sky’s Not Falling 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Crabs N Beer 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Vax a Nation 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 8 Ascribe 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Pudge Boy Palace 2.50 3 6-1
6 7 Law of the Jungle 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 We Dont Need Roads 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Langlee Avenue 20.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Whatahardmanfidead 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Eyes Eleven 30.00 4.7 9-1
1A 6 Inspired Irish 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rock Bullet 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Oxford Union 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Dyna Point 4.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Stow On the Wold 1.80 SCRATCH
3 3 Longworth 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Elfuegomasbrilante 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Ship Master 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Fire and Knives 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Nanga Parbat (GB) 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.