Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 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
2 2 Band Camp 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brooklyn Guy 1.80 2.1 4-1
4 4 Maryland Moon 1.60 2.4 5-1
3 3 Eye On the Candy 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Toast to Coast 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Langlee Avenue 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Rascally Rebel 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Speak Your Mind 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Smooth Pebble 5.00 5 9-1
7 7 Golden Can 2.50 7.1 13-1
1 1 Gogo Chanel 6.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Olive Kat 6.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Cupids Dream 3.50 8.4 16-1
2 2 Hipnotizada 12.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Preparefortakeoff 6.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Queen of Hearts 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lance’s Smile 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Goldrush Hottie 1.60 2.3 4-1
5 5 Quality Weekend 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Celtic Bond 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Lucky Honey 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Addy Mae 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Not Thistimerandy 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 I Had Enough 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Kick Startness 2.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Thename of Thegame 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Surfboard 3.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Ascendance 4.00 5 10-1
5 5 Dashing d’Artagnan 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Musical Heart 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Formal Order 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Loose Goose 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Stardust Ziggy 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Tate 15.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Alottacents 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Cloud Music 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Steele Money 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Shoot Themessenger 6.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Virginia Fulla 8.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Transfer the Funds 5.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Homecoming King 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hurrying Home 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Last Second Louie 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Law of the Jungle 3.50 5 9-1
4 4 Succeed 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Verbier 2.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Prins Fire 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Run Around Slew 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hot Dance 8.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Dark Princess 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Intel Agent 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Gate Song 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Tea Rose 20.00 5.8 11-1
16 16 Marian Cross (GB) 1.80 5.8 11-1
13 13 Krone 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Firstlady Rosalynn 1.60 7.1 13-1
8 8 Cooter’s Revenge (AUS) 4.50 7.6 14-1
4 4 Rye Smile 4.00 8.2 15-1
14 14 The Amazing Mizzen 15.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Margaret P 20.00 10 19-1
12 12 Kiss Me More 8.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Granuaile 15.00 11 21-1
15 15 Mattie 15.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Continentalcongres 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 She’sarollingstone 1.60 2.1 4-1
5 5 Pistol Liz Ablazen 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Carroll Girl 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Mavilus 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Haint Blue 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Something Silly 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Channel Loop 1.40 2.5 5-1
3 3 Easter Sunday Girl 1.80 3.2 6-1
1 1 Buckin’ Lucky 30.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Tohonorstelle 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Cundi 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Bacall 15.00 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.