Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 21, 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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Spicy Margarita 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bandits Warrior 0.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Mattitude 0.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 No More Mask 0.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Canoodle 0.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Utterly Enchanting 0.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Proper Attire 0.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bella Prima 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Justified Strategy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pasquinade 0.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Mexican Sugar 0.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Virtual 0.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Independence Way 0.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Steam Knot 0.00 4 8-1
3 3 Lute Warm 0.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Vino Dolce 0.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Diamond’s Cabaret 0.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mischief Motion 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Unfolding Beauty 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Houghton 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Box N Ben 0.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Wemby 0.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 The Last Jumpstart 0.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Hampden Lane 0.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 C C Goldrush 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Xcellent Men 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Boss Is a Pal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Speak Unity 0.00 3 6-1
1 1 Shackled Love 0.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bourbon and Ice 0.00 5 9-1
4 4 Prince Pere 0.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Tenax 0.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Power Back 0.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 E. P. Milton 0.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Caerus 0.00 7.1 13-1
14 14 Jackie A 0.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Bourbon Currency 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Live Fire 0.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Gabriel’s Wing 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tap in Formation 0.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Southern Horse (ARG) 0.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Guapo Again (ARG) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Banditsgoldenchild 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Force of Justice 0.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Restless 0.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Silverbullettwenty 0.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 King’s River 0.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Square Slice 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Medagooch 0.00 SCRATCH
6 6 El Divino Nino 0.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sincerito 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wish Me Home 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bode’s Maker 0.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Joe 0.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Wicked Prankster 0.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 The Addison Pour 0.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Extrasexybigdaddee 0.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Eldest Son 0.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Tune In 0.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Agent Creed 0.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Crisper 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dillinger 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Take Charge Too 0.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Mr. Antonelli 0.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Nasty Habit 0.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Dark Timber 0.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Disputed Claim 0.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Swifty Devil 0.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Jolly by Golly 0.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Shape Note 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 One Whirlwind Ride 0.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Tidewater 0.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Bruder 0.00 5 9-1
3 3 Hyteck Prince 0.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Chat Blanc 0.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Where’s Ray 0.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Upsidedown Man 0.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Had to Have Him 0.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Rockland Express 0.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Southern Lad 0.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Our Hoisted Mast 0.00 10.4 20-1
16 16 He’s Orientate 0.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Noble Jon 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Termsofengagement 0.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Into the Sauce 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tops the Chart 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bestsugardaddyever 0.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Gilmore 0.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Mose Perfect 0.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 It’s Viper 0.00 5 9-1
2 2 Armando R 0.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Captain Quint 0.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Catching Stars 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 All Fruits Ripe 0.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Aves Makin’ Waves 0.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Perspicacious Boy 0.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Tortola 0.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Hey River 0.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Paynted Thunder 0.00 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.