Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 2, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Martha’s Heart 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Confluence Lassie 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Frosty Maya 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Rezoom 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Three’s a Crowd 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Troubled Dreams 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Harmonizing 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shoot Themessenger 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bermondsey 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Miracle Silver 15.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Tiny Tin 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Happy Union 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Viking Queen 4.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Dream of Blessings 3.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Southern Lad 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rock Bullet 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Toast to Coast 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Imstillhere 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 General J R 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Common Prosperity 1.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Here Comes Rusty 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Eyes Eleven 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Omar Comin 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 7 El de Larry 4.50 5.8 11-1
1A 6 Silverbullettwenty 1.60 8.2 15-1
10 11 Get Like Mike 20.00 9.5 18-1
8 9 Dashing d’Artagnan 6.00 10 19-1
9 10 Whatahardmanfidead 30.00 10.1 19-1
3 3 Ascendance 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Derbyness 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Kingdom Force 12.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Full Proof 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Arrogates Dream 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Razorette 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Happyinitiative 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Job’s Not Finished 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Best Worst Idea 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Coal’s Magnolia 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Kanem 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nottoway 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Crownedcountcristo 20.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Charge to Victory 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Captain Cardo 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Bee by the Sea 30.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Oxide 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Musical Heart 4.50 4.8 9-1
10 10 Savoy 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Up Against It 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Claw 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Petingas Twin 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Laddie Dance 30.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Livehappy 12.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Quint’s Brew 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Vilaluz 30.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Intrepid’s Legacy 2.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Mr. McMahon 1.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Northern Cardinal 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ampersand 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bobby G 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 7 Midnight Cat 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 9 Fun Lovin Criminal 6.00 5.8 11-1
9 10 Southern District 2.50 6.3 12-1
7 8 Strong Finish 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Fortune’s Fool 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ace Nine Nine 4.00 SCRATCH
1A 6 Hanalei’s Houdini 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Krug 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lady Brew 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Doctor Abbie 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Mavilus 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Warrior’s Ransom 4.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Cats Inthe Timber 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Intrepid Dream 1.40 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Leave Drama Behind 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grace in Excess 10.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 G’s Fireball 2.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Buckin’ Lucky 2.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Edester 1.40 4.4 8-1
7 7 Dazzling Demelza 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Valley Star 30.00 7 13-1

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.