Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 1, 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
7 7 Royal Whisper 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Winkiwinki 20.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Mama G’s Wish 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Golden Can 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Spicy Margarita 3.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Lady Serenity 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Olive Kat 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Arden’sluckytobe 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Disputed Claim 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Dark Timber 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Naked and Famous 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Nasty Habit 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Box N Ben 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Glass of Courage 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Neil to the King 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Medagooch 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Keigs 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Pealing Lad 2.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Banditsgoldenchild 10.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Blue Kingdom 10.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Little Man Gavin 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Shugs 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Touisset 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Hidewright Away 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Brzina 1.60 2.3 4-1
6 6 How Sweet She Is 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 I Have Courage 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Graceful Rose 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 5 Masai Man 15.00 1 2-1
2 3 Sumo 5.00 1.8 3-1
1A 2 Get Set 3.00 2.1 4-1
8 9 Brett’s World 20.00 2.9 5-1
3 4 Loose Goose 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 6 No Easy Days 1.80 3.5 7-1
6 7 Casanova Kitten 2.50 4 8-1
7 8 Chelonian 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Caughtandcollected 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Royal Ribbon 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Shining Spirit 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Profitunity 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Vino Dolce 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Gate Song 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Pudd’n N Pie 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Crusader Rabbit 1.60 4.9 9-1
2 2 Hannah Good 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Determined Candy 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prado Road 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Cap Com 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Had to Have Him 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Workislife 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bruder 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 I Know Map 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Sincerito 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Force of Justice 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crossland 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dolice Vita 1.40 1.3 2-1
4 4 Frightland 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Jardani 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Alottacents 12.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Shellback 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Return Fire 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Uncle Chinito 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Never Grew Up 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Thunderslam 30.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Mike the Bomb 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Scenic Moon 4.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Malibu’s Boss Man 3.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Not Thistimerandy 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Gino Thinkaboutit 8.00 9 17-1

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.