Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 24, 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
Buds Island 0 0-1
2 2 Align 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Buds Island 2.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 World On Fire 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Flatbed Ford 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Tuff Luck 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Monochrome 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Moonlit Frost 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Lucky Two Day 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Irish Hero 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cybertime 5.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Banditsgoldenchild 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Hammer 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Win No Joke 4.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 The Big Enchilada 15.00 4 8-1
3 3 Midnight Renegade 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Sisyphus 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lyric Street 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Wikolia Lady 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Estocada 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fair Trade 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Chattolanee Spring 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Gottahoppertunity 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Seven’s Magic 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Margo’s Margarita 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Suga Steve 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Palm Island 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Prado Road 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Swifty Devil 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Divine Child 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Disputed Claim 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Not So Holy 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 El Divino Nino 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Super Needy 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Jay 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Sneaking Suspicion 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 The Heights 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bermuda Run 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Mischief Mogul 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Box of Rockets 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Discreet Ops 3.00 1 2-1
11 12 Dream Chaser 3.50 1.9 4-1
10 11 Angel Art 12.00 4 8-1
7 6 Di’s Surprise 20.00 4 8-1
9 9 Dissolute 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 2 Talk to the Judge 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 1 Western Lane 8.00 5.8 11-1
1A 10 Peppermint Class 4.00 5.9 11-1
6 5 Stop the Cap 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 7 Conquest Dancer 20.00 SCRATCH
4 3 I’m a Cutie Pie 12.00 SCRATCH
1 8 Profitunity 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Slam Notion 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shootersgottashoot 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Nola Boss 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Chipotle 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 War Humor 20.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Artillery Gunnar 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Kerness K 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mission First 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Derbyness 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 In the Dance 4.50 2.6 5-1
9 9 Must Be Love 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Synonym 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Omar Comin 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Crossland 8.00 5 9-1
11 11 Little Lance 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Mr Jefferson 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Running River 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Jasiel 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Alvy 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ithinkiloveyou 0 0-1
2 2 Big Earn 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wine and Roses 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Ithinkiloveyou 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 She’s Wicked Smart 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Chardan 3.50 6.6 12-1
3 3 Anita Beer 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Meg 8.00 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.