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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Red Wind 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Clouds of White 5.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Gogo Chanel 1.60 1.8 3-1
1 1 Flashy Too 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Catch the Kitten 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Double Fireball 15.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Esperannna 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Cupids Dream 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Congress Hall 20.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 La Limonada 30.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Salagadoola 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Vodkatini 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Pageant Princess 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Pistol Liz Ablazen 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sunny Sunshine 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hateful 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Blueberry Indygo 8.00 2 4-1
7 7 Stormy Irish Lass 4.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Storm Rate 3.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Vino From Ernies 4.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 No Fake 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Just the Thing 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Divine Spirit 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Audibly 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Buzzaway 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Margaret P 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Dwtn Maddie Brown (GB) 4.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Channel’s Daughter 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Bad B Goldie 12.00 8 15-1
7 7 Have a Chance 30.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Amelia’s Joy 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Bandbox Legacy 30.00 9.2 17-1
15 15 House Alert 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Learning to Fly 4.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Ain’t No Lady 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Float On By 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mer Soleil 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sea Shanty 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Thy Name Is Woman 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pirate 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Tiger Moon 4.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Winterfell 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Afraidofthebunny 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Collection Day 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Cap Com 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Hornbeam 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sagrada Ray 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Afternoon Heat 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Osprey 6.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Covert Kat 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Tie Breaker 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Pistol Or Shotgun 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 DeSantis 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Border War 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mission North 3.00 13.3 25-1
5 5 Vax a Nation 3.50 13.5 26-1
3 3 Switzer 4.00 13.6 26-1
2 2 Into It 4.50 13.7 26-1
6 6 Victors Valiant 6.00 13.9 26-1
7 7 Gettin’downonit 15.00 15.3 29-1
4 4 Coronova 20.00 16 30-1
2 2 Baltasar 1.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Sassy Lad 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Casey N Pap 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 General Maximus 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Prestige Worldwide 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Creed’s Vision 4.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 Bold Diversion 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Grey Biggsy 3.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Final Offer 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Who Says So 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Moonlit Frost 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Bjorn 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
No One to Blame 0 0-1
Ocean City 0 0-1
8 8 Sir London 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 No One to Blame 8.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Crisper 4.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 There Are No Words 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Ocean City 5.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Swiftsure 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Wow Whata Summer 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Smooth Flyin Mike 30.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Magic Michael 1.60 SCRATCH
7 7 April Fools Andy 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Eldest Son 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Armando R 3.00 1 2-1
1 9 Excellorator 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 4 Margin of Air 4.50 3.3 6-1
10 10 Shake Em Loose 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Goodafternoonoscar 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 2 Bob Marco 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 8 Search Engine 2.50 4.5 9-1
8 7 Hay Chief 10.00 4.9 9-1
1A 11 Irish Exit 4.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Ten Gauge 30.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Coffeewithchris 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ganado 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hold Out 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Gatto Be Proud 3.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Max Swagger 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Twirling Express 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Bold Licorice 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Sneaking Suspicion 4.50 4.4 8-1
9 9 Better Watch It 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Hyteck Prince 20.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Cesnola 30.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Bill of Rights 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Formal Affair 8.00 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.

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