Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 31, 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
7 7 Sophisticated Cat 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Hazelmoor Beach 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Little Josie Wales 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Baby Blocks 3.50 6.2 12-1
2 2 Queen Jelly Bean 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Shared Authority 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Bunny Hop 3.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Cora’s Choice 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Meliponini Bee 15.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Majesty’s Freedom 50.00 10.6 20-1
16 16 Heartburn 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Little Hot Mess 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Coracle 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Designer 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Mexican Sugar 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Velvet Vixen 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 One Man Team 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Defined Boundaries 2.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Bernie the Star 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Latin Rebel 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Winning Trip 4.50 6.3 12-1
5 5 Buy Tom a Beer 10.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Razorback Army 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Top Blood 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Surprisingly Sweet 0 0-1
5 5 Italian War Cry 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Mosler 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Quill Pen 10.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Put a Rock On It 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 My Little Red 15.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Queen of the Dance 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Satisfied 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Lem Me Drink 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Surprisingly Sweet 30.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Digital Trade 10.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Heybackatcha 4.50 6.8 13-1
9 9 Pure Magic Girl 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Search 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Romantic Story 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Monster Summer 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Hot Bottom Girl 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Charm 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Youmakemecharlie 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Moon Cache 3.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Atlantis Queen 4.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Bourbon N Lace 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 No Need to Ask 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Shkhara Fire 3.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Rosieontheriver 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 A Shawtown Girl 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Patria 0 0-1
2 2 Social Whirl 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Molly of Stratford 20.00 2 4-1
7 7 Whiteknuckleflyer 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Diva Ready 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lady Serenity 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Tap It Up 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Patria 10.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Theodora Grace 5.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Cupids Dream 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Sullivan Street 8.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Haleigh B 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Latest Edition 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gold Aspen 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mortal Sin 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Lucky Prince 12.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Drilling for Gold 2.50 6.3 12-1
3 3 Gift Exchange 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Burroughs Cay 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Fire and Knives 12.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Tabloid City 6.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Brighty 12.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Moonflyer 20.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Kinda Fonda Wanda 30.00 11.4 22-1
12 12 Raptor Razzle 12.00 12.3 23-1
16 16 Merging Traffic 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Mungo 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Chevy Man 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Thick as Thieves 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 War Master 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blue Kingdom 12.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Derbyness 2.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Little Lance 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 My Mamba 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Alvy 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Guaponess 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Quint’s Brew 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Woohoo Jackie Blue 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chez Soleil 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Getaway Palace 2.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Inanna’s Quest 4.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Amunet 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Daily Planet 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Beachgrass 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 La Limonada 30.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Call On Clara 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lullaby Land 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Up Her Sleeve 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.