Laurel Park Friday Analysis: Lifeblood of Horse Racing Domintates Card

Without question the the lifeblood of the horse racing industry is the claiming game. Laurel Park will feature 6 of their 8 races with claiming conditions.

Laurel Park- Race 1

Post: 12:40 PM ET; $44k Maiden Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13

• #4 IN VAIN (5-2) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 GALS GAL (15-1) should be competitive in this spot. She is well bred for this spot. The price is right.
• #13 EMERALD LACE (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 LADY MOSLER (10-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She could get the right setup in this race. This one is a good bet to hit the board under these conditions.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 13- 1

Laurel Park- Race 2

Post: 1:11 PM ET; $24k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 6

• #2 TARGE (3-1) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Farrior and Toledo.
• #5 STARTWITHABANG (1-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has speed figures that absolutely fit here. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #3 LIGHTFOOT MISS (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. She goes out for the Capuano barn and gets Aviles in the irons.
• #1 SO GRACIOUS (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 1

Laurel Park- Race 3

Post: 1:43 PM ET; $27k Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 10

• #4 ON THE ENGINE (5-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here.
• #8 OCEAN DEEP (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field. This one should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #6 GOLDIE'S BOY (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has a good run style for the race and has speed figures that fit with this group.
• #3 HONOR MY WORLD (12-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. This one is a pace play and will look to get a setup to have his best chance to win.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 6 – 3

Laurel Park- Race 4

Post: 2:12 PM ET; $35k Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 NEVER SATISFIED (3-1) gets the top selection. He seems to fit well against this group.
• #4 ICY MINISTER (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group in the past performances. This one should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #1 HOLY SYNCHRONICITY (7-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He isn’t that far off the horse just to his outside.
• #8 GRUNDER'S CALL (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 8

Laurel Park- Race 5

Post: 2:41 PM ET; $32k Starter Optional Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 14

• #1A PRETTY GOOD YEAR (10-1) gets the top selection. He has the perfect run style for this type of race and may just get the perfect trip here. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race.
• #10 MOKHEEF (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #6 BOAT'S A ROCKIN (3-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one goes out for the Kulp barn and gets Acosta in the saddle.
• #12 GUNSLINGER (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one can hit the board under these conditions.

Selections: 1A- 10- 6 – 12

Laurel Park- Race 6

Post: 3:10 PM ET; $54k Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #6 ASKIN FOR A BASKIN (8-1) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #7 HE'S ORIENTATE (15-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 ABUELO PAPS (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one may get the absolute dream flow of the race in this spot.
• #5 MAGIC MULE (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 9 – 5

Laurel Park- Race 7

Post: 3:40 PM ET; $58k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10

• #10 EPIC IDEA (2-1) gets the top selection. She comes into the race in really good form. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 PUPPYMONKEYBABY (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Nagle and Toledo.
• #1 CAVALIER CUPID (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 MOODY WOMAN (2-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She makes sense on speed figures. This one may like the pace scenario of this race.

Selections: 10- 2 – 1 – 4

Laurel Park- Race 8

Post: 4:10 PM ET; $26k Starter Allowance going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #6 ROCK AND FELLERS (1-1) gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the 7 furlong distance. This one goes out for the Pradenas barn and gets Karamanos in the irons.
• #4 THE GREAT DANSKY (7-2) isn't without hope. He should be in the right spot to be in with a chance late.
• #2 ALBERTANO (4-1) seems like he is running for the minor placings. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 SHOULDA HAD IT (15-1) is most likely a better underneath candidate than one for the win. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Serey and Whitacre.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 7

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