Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Big Star 0 0-1
4 4 Between the Covers 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sunshine Frolic 4.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Big Big Star 6.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Ballyhoo Prince 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Rollercoaster Man 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Dr. Hyde 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Good Knight Nile 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Silverbullettwenty 6.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Chuck Adams 20.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Chat Blanc 20.00 10.8 20-1
15 15 General’s Duty 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Who Knows 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 El de Larry 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 The Paddock Pastor 4.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Lord Knows 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Le Griffon 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King’s Road 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Bestfriend Rocket 4.00 6 11-1
3 3 Prince Praline 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Pay Billy 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Kitty’s Son 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Brewmaster 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Polo Drive 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kendama 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sonic Speed 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Two by Two 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Retweet 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Petit Fils (FR) 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Fatima’s Blessing 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Prince Khozan 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 Sell Something 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kick Startness 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Margie’s Fun Son 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Rapper Zapper 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Melt With You 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Master of None 30.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Agarramesipuedes 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Minister for Magic 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Gem Runner 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mindful Angel 15.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Cachinnation 5.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Laura’s Thunder 20.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Somnium 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Evershed (IRE) 3.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Por Voce 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Wall Street Magic 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Langleyswaterfall 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Margo’s Margarita 30.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Souper Amusing 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Fontabelle 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Seven’s Magic 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Lass Sassenach 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Queen’s Wreath 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Caravaggio’s Song 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bajan Boy 0 0-1
9 9 Beach Cowboy 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Bajan Boy 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Box of Rockets 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 I Wanna Rock 15.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Rebel’s Memory 20.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Category Cinco 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 My Lucky Ace 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Hot On Your Heels 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Stormy Hollow 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Holy Joanie 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 I’mwishingonastar 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Rapido Rosa 30.00 3.4 6-1
13 13 U Know When U Know 2.50 3.5 7-1
11 11 Cool Spite 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Biscuitwiththeboss 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Say You Love Me 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Christy My Love 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Nick’s Notion 20.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Joys of Summer 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Lil’ Regard 1.60 SCRATCH
7 7 Mocha Diane 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Quivira Crane 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mo Hype 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Michelle 1.60 1.6 3-1
3 3 Eazy Whirled 10.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Raven Dance 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Gottahoppertunity 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Justifiable Star 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Chilly Girl 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Must Be Love 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hanksdiviningrod 1.80 2.8 5-1
7 7 Crossland 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Northern Tick Tock 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 The Band Runs On 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 The Last Scip 4.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Sue Loves Barbados 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Whiskeyinthejaro 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Class Wizard 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 If I Were You 30.00 9.5 18-1
13 13 Artistic Reason 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Doc Linkous 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Derbyness 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tres Maria’s Dream 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Flinny Tin Tin 3.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Looking for Water 2.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Voodoo Priestess 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 She So Cool 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 My Jo Jo 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Buckin’ Lucky 1.60 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.