Today’s Picks › Laurel Park Picks › Fri, Oct 30
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- 5 Turf · 5 Dirt
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- 12:00local time
- Top purse · Race 7
- OC 62k/C
- Best Bet · Race 2
- 5Paris by Night Nobody else in the field has run as fast as her lately
- Value play · Race 10
- 3Paralegal Bet at 5-2 or higher
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- 2Top pickQueen of WandsCenteno D E · Trombetta Michael J
Why Queen of Wands: Holds a big edge on recent speed over this group. Finished 2nd in her last start, 1½ lengths behind the winner. Turned in a bullet on Oct 4.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Bint Mischief
- 5Top pickParis by NightBarbosa J · Robb John J
Why Paris by Night: Nobody else in the field has run as fast as her lately. Three straight races of improvement. Has the most early speed in a short dirt race.
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- 9Top pickQuadraRuiz J · Trombetta Michael J
Why Quadra: Was only 2 lengths from winning last time. Finds a softer field today. Proven on turf with 4 wins.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Imperio Azteca
- 6Top pickIn My MemoriesBarbosa J · Farrior Anthony
Why In My Memories: Fits on speed with the best of this group. Down in price, from $55,000 to $20,000. A 3-time winner at Laurel Park.
Value play2 Spencer Tiara Bet at 5-1 or higher
Rates as a live contender but projects as an overlooked price. Drops from a $32,000 claimer to $20,000. Rarely runs a bad one: top three in 5 of 6 lately.
- 6Top pickEl de LarrySanchez M J · Bailes W Robert
Why El de Larry: On the upswing, getting better every time out. Comes in off a win. Has won 9 times over this track.
Value play3 Drilling for Gold Bet at 4-1 or higher
The kind of contender the betting tends to underrate. Only one horse in here has run faster lately. Steps down in class off a allowance.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Kitten's Ploy, Street Rockin, Tallahatchiebridge, Be Here
- 10Top pickDivine MousseGomez K · Meyers Madison F
Why Divine Mousse: Drops from a $35,000 claimer to $16,000. By Divining Rod, and bred to handle the sprint.
Value play1 Meredithslightning Bet at 12-1 or higher
Should be a bigger price than this horse's chances deserve. Finds a softer field today. Has run well at 5½ furlongs before.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Final Moment, For Keeps, Louvar, Don't Do It
- 1Top pickPrince of PeaceToledo J · Bailes W Robert
Why Prince of Peace: Nobody else in the field has run as fast as him lately. Trending the right way, with each of his last three better than the one before. Finished 2nd in his last start, 1 lengths behind the winner.
Value play6 Vekoma Moon Bet at 6-1 or higher
Rates as a live contender but projects as an overlooked price. Won last time out in a maiden claimer. Second-best recent figures in the field.
- 10Top pickHigh AnxietyRussell S · Russell Brittany T
Why High Anxiety: Second-best recent figures in the field. Ran 2nd last out, beaten 4½ lengths. Trainer Brittany Russell has a strong record with maiden claimers.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Midwest Princess
- 7Top pickCharmed HourBeato I · McClellan Erin C
Why Charmed Hour: Tactical type who can stalk the leaders. The Erin McClellan barn does well with horses coming back in 31 to 60 days. Pedigree via Blofeld fits today's sprint.
- 1Top pickSheriff RonnieRamos J · Magee Kieron
Why Sheriff Ronnie: Owns the best recent speed figures in the field. Has improved in each of the last three starts. Was only 2 lengths from winning last time.
Value play3 Paralegal Bet at 5-2 or higher
The kind of contender the betting tends to underrate. On the upswing, getting better every time out. Won last time out in a claimer.
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