Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 22, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ace Nine Nine 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Musical Heart 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Clubman 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Formal Order 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Galatians 1.60 4.4 8-1
1 1 Cavalry Command 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Captain Cardo 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Steele Money 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Event Party 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Happy Union 1.80 3.8 7-1
7 7 Lookin for Justice 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Kabod 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Workin On a Dream 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Food Foodie 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Grand Manner 20.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Bermondsey 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Work Hard 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Carolo Rapido 1.80 3.6 7-1
7 7 Without Pretence 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Vilaluz 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 No Foolin Mo 10.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Thielen 1.60 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Princess Mayfair 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Perfectly Wicked 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Battling Time 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 I’m a Cutie Pie 2.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Call Another Play 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Salty Girl 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Irish Rage 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Diamond Heist 6.00 1 2-1
6 7 Thataway 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Guaponess 1.80 2 4-1
7 8 Trash Talkin Larry 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 10 Carvellian Quest 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 6 Irish Warlock 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Practical Sense 30.00 4.7 9-1
10 11 West Star 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 9 The Great Gazoo 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Roan for the Rose 30.00 7 13-1
1A 5 Sunset Town 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kick Startness 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Not Thistimerandy 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Landslide Is Home 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 I Had Enough 8.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Pentatonic 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Coronation Time 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Galactic Glory 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Estimator Ziggy 6.00 8 15-1
11 11 Disco Preacher 30.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Aves Makin’ Waves 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 A B C Ya 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Arteta 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brzina 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Hidewright Away 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Flowerdew 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 The Haunted Room 30.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Ninja Abarrio 3.00 4 8-1
7 7 Sweet Heidelberg 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Major Houlihan 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Midsummers Eve 5.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prado Road 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Catahoula Moon 2.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Had to Have Him 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 El Divino Nino 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Neil to the King 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Nancy Made My Day 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Square Slice 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Play Harder 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Restless 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Disputed Claim 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dolice Vita 1.80 1.8 3-1
5 5 Jardani 1.60 2.1 4-1
3 3 Porch Swing 30.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Master of None 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Maryland Moon 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Sports Editor 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mo Tough 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Looking for Water 3.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Out of Luck 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Titian Tyrant 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Ojitos Bellos 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Dry Humor 2.50 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.