Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 26, 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
4 4 Don’t Tell Deren 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 G’s Fireball 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Major Houlihan 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Baby Sox 5.00 5 10-1
9 9 Freccia d’Argento 3.00 6 11-1
7 7 Beachgrass 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Sweet Heidelberg 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Coal Mine 5.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 The Haunted Room 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Little Bit Risky 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 English Daddy 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Up in Flames 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Papa Paulie P 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Kissling 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Tiny Lake 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Scott Twentytwo 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Levisa 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Utterly Enchanting 2.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Genieinabridle 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sapphire Beauty 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Molly of Stratford 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Bad Temper 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Yumyum Eat Em Up 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Try It Again 15.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Early Frost 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Forgotten Gift 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sister Supream 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lovely Charm 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Vodkatini 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Viennese Waltz 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Bailintin 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Daily Planet 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Diamond Sue 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Finn d’Oro 0 0-1
5 5 Sir Chance a Lot 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mikes Mo Town 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Mersin Heat 10.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Imperial Spy 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Johnjackjimjaye 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Severn Run 3.50 4.2 8-1
9 9 Prince Praline 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Finn d’Oro 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Let Fly 15.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Doug’s Triumph 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Institution 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ade 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Blessed Candy 15.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Thunder in Paris 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Casa Juanita 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Curl N Rod 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Pootoogook 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Golden Aurora 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Itsamonstamash 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Sandi Sue 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Loveumom 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Coffeewithchris 0 0-1
1A 9 Splendor Beauty 1.80 1 2-1
1 3 Afraidofthebunny 1.80 2.1 4-1
2 1 Sagrada Ray 2.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Tops the Chart 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Coffeewithchris 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Martini Martin 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Speargun 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 2 Hornbeam 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Jayjaydee 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Worcester 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Don’t Wait Up 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sheriff Ronnie 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Radical Right 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Uncle Caesar 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Heaven’s Got Fire 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Point Dume 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magic Michael 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 B Dawk 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Mindtap 2.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Bouncer 12.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Wild Vine 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Cataleya Strike 3.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Armando R 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Union Fleet 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Defined Boundaries 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 War Salute 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bold Diversion 2.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Bye Bye Wicked Eye 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Brewmaster 5.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Repeatingofcourse 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Gee Power 10.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Honors Due 30.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 City Panda 10.00 9 17-1

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.