Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 5, 2025

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
2 2 Uncle Irish 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Morning Thoughts 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 El de Larry 2.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Fun Lovin Criminal 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Alvy 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Master of None 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Martini Martin 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Bonded 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Greener Pastures 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sagrada Ray 3.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Your Analysis 1.80 3.5 7-1
2 2 Joe 4.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Tops the Chart 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Riccio 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Work Hard 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Head of the Class 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Blo By’em 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Meg 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Wrightsville 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Pilote Comete 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Winning Trip 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Royal Seamstress 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Tam Char 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Speak Your Mind 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Utterly Enchanting 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Beach Island 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Peace Out 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Gold Time Vixen 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Woohoo Jackie Blue 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Mavilus 2.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Girvinized 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Viennese Waltz 3.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Social Lady 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Conquest Dancer 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Maximo Madness 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Born Charmer 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 On a Proud Note 1.80 1.6 3-1
4 4 Miss Serafina 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Pawtucketshuffle 3.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Indy’s Universe 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 So Emotional 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Firing Thoughts 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Need a Miracle 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Riley’s Cry Baby 12.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 She Be Hoppin 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tiny Lake 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fear Nothing 1.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Night Preacher 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Mission Artemis 4.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Schrader 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Who Says So 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dixie Groove 0 0-1
5 5 Sister Supream 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magically Vanished 2.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Gilda’s Girl 1.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Rowsie Express 8.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Dixie Groove 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Lachicafortequila 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 Divining Smile 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Aunt Margaret 0 0-1
7 7 Spirit and Truth 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Paperback Edition 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Third Tuesday 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mae Be Mae 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 She’s a Gem 1.80 3.3 6-1
1 1 Aunt Margaret 50.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Skittliedat 12.00 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.