Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 20, 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
12 12 Whiteknuckleflyer 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bandits Warrior 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Theodora Grace 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Golden Can 12.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Lady Serenity 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Moretastic 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Forgotten Gift 30.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 A Girl Named Jac 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Make It a Double 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Getaway Palace 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Speak Your Mind 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Miss M M 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Imaginized 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Patient Capital 10.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Magical Monarch 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Mr Jefferson 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Tubtimsiam 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Whatahardmanfidead 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Rudy Rudy Rudy 30.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Jersey Perfection 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rapper Zapper 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Cassius 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 In the Dance 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bossy Diva 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Ensign 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Sweetcatherinerose 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Run Around Slew 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Marian Cross (GB) 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Wise and Elegant 2.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Whatsyourbigidea 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 In Her Cups 15.00 5 10-1
6 6 Dark Dutchess 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tiki Bar 6.00 1 2-1
8 9 Joya Del Sur 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 1 Social Lady 12.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Stop the Cap 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 2 Our Liberty Belle 1.60 2.7 5-1
7 7 I Can Run 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Marley’s Ghost 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Dunvegan Doll 30.00 4.6 9-1
1A 8 I’m Gittin There 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Gift of Gab 6.00 1 2-1
8 7 Fast Giselle 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 1 Afandi 15.00 2 4-1
10 11 On the Payroll 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 4 Alla Breve 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 8 Visby 3.50 3.6 7-1
1A 9 Gastown Babe 3.50 4.1 8-1
7 6 Cavalier Cupid 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 5 Wonder Girl 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 2 West Abbott 20.00 5.2 10-1
9 10 Bel Pensiero 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ask Isaac 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Valore 8.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 A B C Ya 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Vilaluz 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Big Andy Mort 12.00 3 6-1
10 10 Nippy Fitz 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Singularity 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Silent Roar 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Ifeelbadforyouson 5.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 King Dario 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stormy Flight 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Virginia Fitz 4.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Ace It 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Little Bit Risky 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Jungle Glow 4.00 5 9-1
10 10 War Humor 3.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Schrader 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 Golden Cookie 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Shootersgottashoot 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Right Wing Runner 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Binnie 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Golden Tabby 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Discreet Ops 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Empress Deona 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Ms. Tart 3.50 6.7 13-1
6 6 Anonymously 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Floge 10.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Deeds of Love 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jolly Boss 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Masakado 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 King Covee 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Better Luck 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 J R Jone Z 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Destin’s Rainbow 4.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Uniwinner 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Toolpusher 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Hub 3.50 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.