Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 16, 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
3 3 La Tache 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Super Bourbon 8.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 The Last Jumpstart 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mr. Houghton 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Hampden Lane 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Band Camp 2.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Box N Ben 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bigdaddysboy 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dunphy 1.80 2.1 4-1
3 3 Wesley Thomas 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Burningupthedough 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dance for Green 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Mister Agent 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Get Like Mike 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 King’s River 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Whiskeyinthejaro 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Blue Kingdom 0 0-1
2 2 Banditsgoldenchild 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blue Kingdom 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Without Pretence 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Medagooch 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Chochocho 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Round Dance 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 White Series 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Irish Hero 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Desvio 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Formal Affair 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Malinois 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Photo Hop 15.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Secret Zipper 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Eddie Felson 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Blame the Tux 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Edester 3.00 1 2-1
2 1 Buckin’ Lucky 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 4 Harmonizing 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 2 Chaveta 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Put a Rock On It 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Something Silly 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Battle Tested 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 City Kiss 12.00 6.9 13-1
1A 10 Sharmin 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Sunny Sunshine 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Masai Man 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Up Against It 2.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Rahmer 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Crownedcountcristo 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Shoot Themessenger 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Claw 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 His Name Is Sue 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Albertano 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Remembering Wilbur 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Starstreet 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Not For Love S.) – Not For Love S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Take a Hint 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Rominski 1.80 1.7 3-1
5 5 Coffeewithchris 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Exculpatory 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Arden’sluckytobe 3.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Kenny Had a Notion 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Ace Nine Nine 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Conniver S.) – Conniver S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bay Street 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Tabby 1.80 1.8 3-1
1 1 My Flicker 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Royal Whisper 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Bella Bettina 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Too Many Kisses 5.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Fast Tracked 6.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Sultry Sally H 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Harrison E. Johnson Memorial S.) – Harrison E. Johnson Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Double Crown 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nimitz Class 1.60 1.1 2-1
1 1 Shaft’s Bullet 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 It’s Sizzling Time 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Magic Michael 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Dollarization 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Adero 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lorraine’s Way 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Breaking Rules 1.60 1.8 3-1
3 3 R B’s Big Moment 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Princess Anisa 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Bacall 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Tohonorstelle 30.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Three’s a Crowd 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Collected Success 4.00 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.