Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 9, 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
5 5 Golden Charm 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Cozy Notion 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Always a Rye 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Little Baby Girl 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Ballroom Eyes 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Goldrush Hottie 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fainor’s Filets 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kapatude 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Kapadokya 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Floge 2.50 5.4 10-1
8 8 Wait for Tomorrow 10.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Sophia’s Rose 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Universal Design 4.50 7 13-1
4 4 Sun Streaming 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Under the Overpass 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Imaginized 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Pentatonic 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Joe the Jet 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Disco Preacher 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Hundred Proof 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Coronation Time 6.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Eric’s Gift 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Always Fun 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sister Supream 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bandits Warrior 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Golden Can 1.60 1.3 2-1
6 6 Mattitude 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 A Girl Named Jac 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Honor the Truth 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Helms Deep 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tate 6.00 1.3 3-1
10 10 Bahama Channel 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Lookin for Justice 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Clubman 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Formal Order 4.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 Antipoison 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Rocky Dice 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Kabod 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Assembly Point (BRZ) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Cynergy’s Electra 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Fivecommatwo 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Candy Arcade 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Letitgotovoicemail 6.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Glass Star 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Forgotten Gift 30.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Good Story 30.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Out of Luck 12.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Closertotheheart 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mail Call 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Flitter 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Spoils of War 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tops the Chart 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Supreme Law 6.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 It’s Viper 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Armando R 3.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Up Against It 10.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Brilliant Ice 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 North Highland 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Hay Chief 10.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Jeopardy James 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Holy Synchronicity 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Joe 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Great Heavens 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Freeze the Fire 1.60 1.9 3-1
6 6 Heldish 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Midnight Renegade 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Heaven’s Got Fire 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Hemp 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Mosler Time 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Porch Swing 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Jump Into the Fire 1.80 1 2-1
5 4 Continentalcongres 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 1 Knickersinatwist 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 6 Patty Cakes 2.00 3.3 6-1
7 8 Date Night Kisses 20.00 4.2 8-1
1A 7 Chickieness 2.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Freccia d’Argento 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 3 Gold Medal Anna 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Peppermint Class 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Essaouira 1.40 1.5 3-1
6 6 Lindalovesgold 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Haint Blue 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Stop the Cap 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Black Ice 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Ginger Girl 20.00 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.