Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 25, 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
5 5 Sunset Town 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bargaining Power 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Summerstateofmind 12.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Dance for Green 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Monster Mason 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Veselsky 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Brazillionaire 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Sumo 6.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Silverbullettwenty 4.50 6.3 12-1
1 1 Dats Mr. Mo 12.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Pudge Boy Palace 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Big Hambone 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Living Water 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Titian Tyrant 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quit Quay 2.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Princess Lucia 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fire At Midnight 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 A Lotta Moxie 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Style and Profile 3.50 6.2 12-1
6 6 Just the Thing 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gatto Be Proud 0 0-1
7 7 J J Valentin 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Boys of Summer 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Honor the Cross 3.00 2.9 6-1
11 11 Armed and Ready 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Secret Treasure 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mad Banker 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 True Faith 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Gatto Be Proud 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Twice Gold 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 Silent Roar 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Restoring Order 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Royal Seamstress 0 0-1
3 3 Photo Finish 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pinotslilgirl 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Hot Dance 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Royal Seamstress 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sweet Gracie 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Isabella’s Glory 10.00 7 13-1
2 2 Anonymously 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Brzina 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Always Forward 0 0-1
6 6 Tam Char 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Always Laughing 3.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Skip Thru Da Fire 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Maximo Madness 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Divine Romance 6.00 5 10-1
11 11 Date Night Kisses 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Loving Cup 10.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Bound by Destiny 8.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Fainor’s Filets 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Always Forward 30.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Baby Sox 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Smuggler’s Gold 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Creed’s Vision 3.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Daring Venture 2.50 5 10-1
3 3 Hot Stott 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Ecumenical 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Built by Khozan 15.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Minister 6.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Farooq 6.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Winning Trip 12.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 El Junior 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Serendipitymonday 30.00 12.3 23-1
10 10 Blo By’em 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Quiet Appeal 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Percy 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Set for Life 0 0-1
3 3 All the Hardways 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Pay Billy 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Urban Symphony 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bjorn 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Roll On Jesse 2.50 6 11-1
4 4 Punch It Margaret 20.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Set for Life 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Daddy Yankee 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Xtra Heat S.) – Xtra Heat S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Charm 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Onyx Ten 3.00 3 6-1
8 8 Wisconsin Gal 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Shkhara Fire 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Not Too Late 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Luminous Secret 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Atlantis Queen 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Chickin Lickin 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Spectacular Bid S.) – Spectacular Bid S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tony Eclipse 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sacred Thunder 2.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Right Wing Runner 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Hawkstone 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Crab Daddy 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Scheduling Dude 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Barbadian Runner 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Dats Mr. Tap 30.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Brereton’s Baytown 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Earl of Dassel 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Thedingoateyobaby 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Last Second Louie 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Return Fire 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Tap Anchor 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Vilaluz 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Portis 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Papa Funny 8.00 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.