Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 12, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gottahoppertunity 0 0-1
Girl Gone Wild 0 0-1
8 8 She Got the Munni 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Map to the Moon 5.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Gottahoppertunity 10.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Authenticated 3.00 3 6-1
9 9 Wicked Melissa 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Girl Gone Wild 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Lord’s Lady 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Behind Schedule 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Kaya Star 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Shameless Visions 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Green Eyed Monster 0 0-1
2 2 Great Andrei 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Malibu Hooch 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Safe Trust 2.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Green Eyed Monster 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Not Too Late 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Shkhara Fire 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Flaming Eyes 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
At First Sight 0 0-1
9 9 Coal Mine 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 At First Sight 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Braquet 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Happybirthdaycorey 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Freccia d’Argento 3.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sweet Heidelberg 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Jolly Miss Jill 4.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 The Haunted Room 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Majesty’s Freedom 20.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Divine Exchange 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Out of Luck 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Change My World 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Top Blood 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Roll On Jesse 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Hacksaw Ridge 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tethered Soul 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Straight to Water 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Native Dancer S.) – Native Dancer S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Speedyness 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Film Star 1.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Feeling Woozy 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Cataleya Strike 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Curlin’s Malibu 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Armando R 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Heavenly Cause S.) – Heavenly Cause S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Opus Forty Two 15.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sea Dancer 2.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Royal Spa 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Catherine Wheel 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Regaled 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Bailintin 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Intrepid Dream 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Malibu Moonshine 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Takethemoneyhoney 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Oncourtcommentator 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Vincey Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Disco Ebo 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Admiral Hopper 8.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Firstlady Rosalynn 2.50 2 4-1
7 7 Tipple 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mudslide 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 B G Warrior 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 All Class 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Frank Y. Whiteley S.) – Frank Y. Whiteley S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bartlett 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Worcester 1.40 1.6 3-1
1 1 Factor It In 15.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Seven’s Eleven 15.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Circle P 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 New King 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magically Vanished 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Umbral 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Whatsyourbigidea 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Ghee for the Win 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 First Pearl 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 She’s a Gem 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Star Venezuelan 6.00 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.