Pimlico Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 18, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lieutenant General 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Laddie Dance 30.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Irish Heartbeat 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Sig 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Takethefifth 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Beltane 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 No Cents Non Cents 20.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Master of Malice 8.00 9 17-1
6 6 Maximillions Dream 10.00 9 17-1
10 10 Gift Exchange 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Porquerolles 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 St. John’s 6.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Chelonian 5.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Understudy Kitty 15.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Jolly by Golly 10.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Desvio 15.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Rakia 10.00 8.7 17-1
4 4 Breakwater 3.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Midnight Award 30.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Southern Lad 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nasty Habit 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Magic Express 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Mirahmadi 1.40 1.6 3-1
3 3 Prado Road 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Great Heavens 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Whenlovetakesover 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Open the Books 30.00 4.8 9-1
Open the Books 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Skipat S.) – Skipat S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Swall 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Late Frost 12.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Disco Ebo 2.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Sweet Shild O Mine 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Apple Picker 1.40 3.6 7-1
1 1 Royal Poppy 5.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Anonymously 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Marian Cross (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Conceptualize 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Call the Question 15.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Barbtourage 4.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 The Amazing Mizzen 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Up for It 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Cooter’s Revenge (AUS) 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Shared Authority 50.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Lenamagnetta 30.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Modarosa 12.00 10.5 20-1
7 7 Rye Smile 2.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Chick Lang S.) – Chick Lang S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr Skylight 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Petingas Twin 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Catahoula Moon 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cats by Five 4.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Frost Free 2.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Classic Joke 30.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Sweet Soddy J 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Market Street 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Gallorette S.) – Gallorette S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Five Towns (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Dani Girl 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Tequilera 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Ascendancy 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Fluffy Socks 1.20 5.8 11-1
2 2 Dana’s Beauty 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Blissful 3.50 7.5 14-1
4 4 Cats Inthe Timber 4.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Ninja Abarrio 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maryland Sprint S.) – Maryland Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prevalence 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Coastal Mission 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Jaxon Traveler 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Prince of Jericho 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Super Chow 4.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Bourbon Bash 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Little Roo Roo 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (James W. Murphy S.) – James W. Murphy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Abrumar 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Crystal Quest 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lucky Jeremy 10.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Echo Lane 8.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Naptown 8.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Twirling Point 4.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Tocayo 8.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Speedyness 10.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Copper Tax 1.40 10.8 20-1
12 12 Fulmineo 4.50 11.3 21-1
8 8 Buckin’ Dreamer 30.00 11.8 22-1
3 3 Massif 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Sir Barton S. Sponsored By Brandon And Diannah Perry To Benefit The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) – Sir Barton S. Sponsored By Brandon And Diannah Perry To Benefit The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tuscan Sky 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Imperial Gun 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Gould’s Gold 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Corporate Power 1.80 4.2 8-1
7 7 Mighty Message 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Circle P 20.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Real Macho 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Daily Grind 20.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Deposition 30.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 D Day Sky 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Jim Mckay Turf Sprint S.) – Jim Mckay Turf Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Beer Can Man 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Carotari 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Boat’s a Rockin 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Witty 4.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 That’s Right 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Grooms All Bizness 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Mid Day Image 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Charging 5.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Where’s Ray 20.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Smooth B 12.00 11.2 21-1
3 3 Surprise Boss 50.00 11.2 21-1
5 5 Hunter Joe 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Dinner Party S.) – Dinner Party S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Funtastic Again 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Emmanuel 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Highland Chief (IRE) 12.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Balnikhov (IRE) 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 English Bee 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Atone 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Running Bee 4.50 4.8 9-1
9 9 Beatbox 5.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Adhamo (IRE) 8.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Eons 20.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Crabs N Beer 30.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Helms Deep 50.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Preakness S.) – Preakness S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Muth 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Imagination 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Catching Freedom 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Mystik Dan 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Uncle Heavy 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Seize the Grey 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Tuscan Gold 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Just Steel 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Mugatu 20.00 6 11-1
Seize the Grey 13 25-1
Catching Freedom 13 25-1
Mystik Dan 13 25-1
Seize the Grey 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 14 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sheriff Ronnie 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Armando R 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Union Fleet 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 It’s Viper 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Speargun 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Frightland 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Curlin’s Malibu 20.00 7 13-1

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.