Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 17, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mosler’s Image 0 0-1
Sweet Talia 0 0-1
6 6 Carroll Girl 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Looking for Water 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Mosler’s Image 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Sweet Talia 4.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Lisa’s Palace 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 La Tache 10.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Out of Luck 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Red Head Italian 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Joyful Kitten 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Stormy Midnight 5.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Bond’s Belle 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Edge of Town 3.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Asknotwhatyoucando 10.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Champagne Dance 20.00 7 13-1
12 12 Pull No Punches 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Quit Quay 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Sweet Honey Bee 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 South Pacific 30.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Just the Thing 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silver Trinket 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 She’s No Uncle 3.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Crucial Secret 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Poor Mans Lady 8.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Krissi N 10.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Buckin’ Right 5.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Sabra’s Song 4.50 8.1 15-1
1 1 Seaside Road 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Daring Delight 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Luv Ya Bye Bye 0 0-1
5 5 B West 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Rad Paisley 2.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Captain Cardo 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Johnnyfrenchfri 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Cactus 6.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Addy’s Laddy T N T 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Luv Ya Bye Bye 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Told It All 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Morning Thoughts 8.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Magic Spin 8.00 3.5 7-1
13 13 Stormquist 5.00 4 8-1
12 12 Up Against It 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lieutenant Brown 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Bigdaddysboy 12.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Dolice Vita 10.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 The Wolfman 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Running River 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Monday Morning Qb 1.60 SCRATCH
11 11 Everett’s Song 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Cajun Dream 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
General Maximus 0 0-1
1 1 Aikmans Audible 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Tetched 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Wrap and Send 8.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Amazing Bernie 12.00 7.7 15-1
14 14 Myluckeyvalentine 6.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Veneto 12.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 General Maximus 10.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Mr. Mendelslew 8.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Mamba Mindset 20.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 City Panda 12.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Moral Distortion 15.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Birravino Blvd 12.00 10.1 19-1
15 15 White Blue 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Edelweiss 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Percy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Be Inspired 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stickwiththecolors 2.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bondiva 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Mor Mor Mor 5.00 6 11-1
1 1 Old Bay 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Voodoo You Do 6.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Party 8.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Not a Bother 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pocket Sand 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Prancing Spirit 1.40 1.9 4-1
6 6 My Dear Antonia 12.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Shkhara Fire 4.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 In My Memories 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Rapido Rosa 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Esroh 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Feistyness 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Drink Deeply 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Golden Girl Lena 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Tres Aries 4.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Missy’s Map 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 The Feisty One 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Treasurethemoment 15.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Pretty Geisha 12.00 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.