Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 26, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kitty’s Son 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Simply Disregarded 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Cooper 5.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Egypt 3.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Richard Feynman 3.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 Mach Two Blue 30.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Then What Time 6.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Jurisprudence 2.50 7.7 14-1
5 5 Regalo Perfetto 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Before the Wind 15.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Arjay 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Fortheloveofrun 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gilda’s Girl 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ghee for the Win 1.80 2.2 4-1
5 5 Magic Eight Ball 1.60 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lachicafortequila 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Voodoo Priestess 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Rascallion 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Destined to Dance 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 This Is Good 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bourbon Boss 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lothario 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Contemplation 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 J R Jone Z 8.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Lou’s Birthday 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Watch Out World 3.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Robert’s Moon 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Hyteck Prince 4.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Colonel Bob 5.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Mo Joke 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Just for the Money 15.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Elusive Image 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Magic Express 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Medagooch 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Fear Nothing 10.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Night Preacher 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Square Slice 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Uncle Cat 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Set for Life 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Joe the Jet 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Coringa 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Virginia City 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Hanksdiviningrod 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Soleil Volant 3.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Derz Smart 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Vax a Nation 5.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Rampagius 3.50 6.9 13-1
6 6 Whizbang 15.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Mr. Mendelslew 15.00 10 19-1
1 1 Birravino Blvd 20.00 10.3 19-1
12 12 Artwell 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bonded 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Collection Day 2.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Modica 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Chris’s Revenge 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dats Tap 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 D Hopper 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Elon 3.50 1.6 3-1
14 14 Enduring Gold 2.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Finn d’Oro 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Royal Renegade 4.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 One True Dude 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 City Panda 10.00 9.8 18-1
11 11 Basic Miles 10.00 9.9 19-1
3 3 Great Artist 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Z Bogdan 12.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Warrior’s Notion 30.00 12.2 23-1
15 15 Knockanara 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Superlastingsecret 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Minister 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Railroad Inn 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sister Supream 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wine and Roses 12.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Rowsie Express 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Gold Lightning 1.20 3.1 6-1
6 6 Skip Thru Da Fire 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Chase by the Moon 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Southern Horse (ARG) 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Cactus 4.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Boss Is a Pal 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Island d’Lite 6.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Rad Paisley 6.00 3 6-1
16 16 Louisianimal 15.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Up in Flames 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Silverbullettwenty 20.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Star Weaver 15.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Monster Mason 10.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Power Back 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Speakerit 30.00 12.1 23-1
14 14 Bourbon Currency 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 The Wolfman 2.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Sue Loves Barbados 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Joe Phillips 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Haileysfirstnotion 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 War Master 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Play Harder 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Brother Conway 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Retained 20.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Don’t Wait Up 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Factor It In 3.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Squire Creek 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Royal Wintour 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Turf Rocket 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Magic in the Park 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Chantilly Road 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Youmakemecharlie 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tuck Check 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Magically Vanished 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Miss Ellary 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Force of Law 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sunny Spell (IRE) 6.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Miss Anna Bella 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sweet No No 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bond’s Belle 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 She’s a Gem 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Wampy 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Perfect Pink 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Just the Thing 4.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Sippin’ Time 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Thunder in Paris 3.00 8 15-1

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.