Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 17, 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
7 7 Honor the Truth 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lovely Liza 1.40 1.1 2-1
3 3 For Cryin Out Loud 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Baby Sox 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 La Samana Laura 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Ellie Victorina 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Valiant Majesty 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Remember Me 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Khozy Colby 2.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Neolithica 3.00 3 6-1
9 9 Tina Tina Tina 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Determined Blue 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Floge 20.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 At First Sight 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 G’s Fireball 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Lady Boo 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Kaymus 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vino From Ernies 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Amie’s Symphony 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Laughing Fit 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Shining Spirit 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Grammy Girl 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Style and Profile 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Audibly 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Berks 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncle Irish 1.60 1.7 3-1
3 3 Uncaptured Storm 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 American d’Oro 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Chelonian 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Unanimous Consent (GB) 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Brasstown 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Walk Away Joe 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Strong Finish 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Krug 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Shackled Love 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Shivaree 4.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Bahama Channel 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Viking Queen 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Cloud Music 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mine Run 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Verbier 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Entrust 15.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Shouldhavebeengone 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Dreams Delivered 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Prins Fire 20.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 A Thousand Idols 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Bold Honor 5.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Oboy 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Moon Sign 30.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Succeed 8.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Sea Ghost 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Running River 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Victim of the Nite 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Swifty Devil 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mr. Antonelli 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Union Fleet 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Nasty Habit 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Capone 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 John Hall 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Aaraj 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bob Marco 1.80 1 2-1
4 3 Be Better 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 6 Martini Martin 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 4 Ain’t Da Beer Cold 20.00 2.9 5-1
1 7 Eldest Son 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 5 Vance Scholars 10.00 3.2 6-1
1A 10 Yodel E. A. Who 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Outlier 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 2 Dats Mr. Mo 50.00 6.5 12-1
2 1 Bode’s Maker 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Minny Speightster 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Return Fire 2.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 My Endeavor 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Seeker 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Oludeniz 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Thunderslam 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Homecoming King 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Go Tintin Go 15.00 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.