Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 25, 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
3 3 Flitter 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dry Humor 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Looking for Water 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Ojitos Bellos 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Destined to Dance 5.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Always Forward 2.00 7 13-1
4 4 Police Woman 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 For Cryin Out Loud 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sansa Ariel 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Devil Pays in Gold 3.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 La Samana Laura 8.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Baby Sox 1.60 3.5 7-1
5 5 Cora’s Choice 15.00 4 8-1
1 1 Ellie Victorina 15.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Fancee Grace C 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Rationalmillennial 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Buckin’ Dreamer 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 I Had Enough 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 The Ice Man Carlos 15.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Baytown Admiral 1.60 2.3 4-1
7 7 Chochocho 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Landslide Is Home 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Galactic Glory 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Red Wine Time 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bound by Destiny 5.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Joya Del Sur 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Click to Confirm 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 True Blue Pearl 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Jess’s Gypsy Girl 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Feathers (IRE) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Wait for Tomorrow 0 0-1
True Sunshine 0 0-1
4 4 Fainor’s Filets 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 True Sunshine 1.20 1.7 3-1
3 3 Wait for Tomorrow 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Tina Tina Tina 6.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Floge 8.00 4 7-1
1 1 Funzalo 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Kristinachrysalis 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Swifty Devil 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 John Hall 8.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Amity Road 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Heldish 2.50 2.4 4-1
8 8 Always Gambling 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Thataway 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Battle of Bastogne 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lost Weekend 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tiz No Clown 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I’m a Cutie Pie 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Go Sherry Go 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Battling Time 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 My Sugar Boo 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Perfectly Wicked 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Bootsy’s Merlot 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 3 Magic Michael 1.40 1 2-1
2 1 Shaft’s Bullet 2.50 1.4 3-1
8 9 American d’Oro 8.00 1.9 3-1
3 2 Irish Cork 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 8 Coffeewithchris 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Outlier 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dontmesawithme 30.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Curlin’s Malibu 30.00 SCRATCH
1A 7 Irish Exit 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Galatians 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Steele Money 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brasstown 3.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Lookin for Justice 20.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Virginia Fulla 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Bahama Channel 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Cavalry Command 4.00 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.