Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 16, 2023

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 Sutton Valley 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Heads Or Tails 1.40 2.8 5-1
7 7 Young Turk 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Addy’s Laddy T N T 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Gilligan 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Dimmi Quando 20.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Little Bay 50.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sing Scat 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Lil Spinner 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Auntie Rona 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Montana Rose 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Modern Society 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Nami 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Speak Unity 0 0-1
7 7 Battlebus 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Speak Unity 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Fielder 12.00 4 8-1
15 15 Flashinthenight 12.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Rudy Rod 8.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 W W Springtime 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Great Go Go 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Bourbon and Ice 4.50 6.2 12-1
12 12 Bali’s Shade 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Curlin’s Malibu 30.00 10.8 20-1
10 10 Seanow 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 The Sicarii 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Valmont 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Town of Gold 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Funky Music 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Nottoway 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Best Choice Baby 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Bubba Chrome 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Step Ahead 3.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Alligator Arms 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Mungo Magic 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Spunky Irishman 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Moon Storm 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Uncaptured Storm 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Steele Money 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 He’s On Fire 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Thtwasthenthisisnw 3.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Bonded 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Orocovix 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Smart and Fast 12.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Boruff 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Determined Empire 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Thegirlfromireland 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Gypsy Queen 3.50 3 6-1
13 13 Brooklyn Girl 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Wings of a Song 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Zippy Do Da Day 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 She Got the Munni 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Waridi Candy 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Miss Antietam 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Lusty 5.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Tenacious Traveler 30.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Elke Lodge 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Metanoia 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Good Accelebrate 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Nonna’s Tiramisu 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Solving Progress 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Mo Co Gold 1.80 1 2-1
3 2 Need a Marker 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 4 Bossyness 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Cocktail Dreaming 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Black Diamond Rain 15.00 6.6 12-1
7 8 Gymnast 12.00 6.6 12-1
1A 7 Divisibility 3.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Rowsie Express 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Summer Odds 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sparkle Sprinkle 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Royal Whisper 1.20 4.7 9-1
6 6 Tam Char 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Shinelikeadiamond 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Sizzling Hot 30.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Brzina 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rahmer 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ladneedsahandler 2.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Rad Paisley 1.80 2.6 5-1
1 1 Sue Loves Barbados 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Tiz No Clown 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Bump N Run 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Judy’s Army 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maria From Miami 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Lancer 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Out of Luck 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Blonde Samaritan 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Best Worst Idea 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Munnis Pretty 30.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 West Coast Wildcat 5.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Savi Dancer 5.00 8 15-1

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.