Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 31, 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
6 6 Mor Mor Mor 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Cluck Cluck 10.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Lady Ensign 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Gourmet 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Midsummers Eve 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Still Game 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Big Wanda 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Whatsyourbigidea 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Conquest Dancer 0 0-1
4 4 Lika Rolling Stone 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Conquest Dancer 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Feelin So Lucky 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Lottie Deno 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Memento Mi 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lilly Lightning 20.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Kilo Road 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Buoyant 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hello Sunshine 8.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Grey Flannel Boss 6.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Twenty One Kid 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Enabler 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Gala Star 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Riley’s Rockstar 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Schrader 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 R Averie Lynn 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 True Sunshine 1.40 2 4-1
5 5 Lady Serenity 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Forgotten Gift 3.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Sultry Sally H 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Argentina Girl 6.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Fancy Princess 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maximus Speed 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Bee a Sky Beam 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Longworth 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Reserve Judgement 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Andras 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 D Hopper 6.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Stormy Hollow 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Gillis Falls 20.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Lucked In 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Air Speed 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Minister for Magic 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jmr Speedy Escape 15.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Cajun Vibes 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Noble Fish 15.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Borletti (IRE) 4.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Beach Cowboy 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Stately Order 10.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Ascendance 20.00 6 11-1
10 10 Whatahardmanfidead 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Eyes Eleven 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Admit Nothing 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Middleburg 2.50 1 2-1
1A 7 War Master 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Collection Day 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Collier’s Time 3.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Secret Zipper 4.00 5.8 11-1
9 10 Margie’s Fun Son 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Virginia City 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 3 Under the Radar 4.50 6.3 12-1
8 9 Galatians 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 1 Cap Com 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tenebris 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Murray 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Seven’s Eleven 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Mr. Antonelli 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Five Dreams 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 No Cents 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Debit Card 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Key Stat 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Maliblue 2.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Dats My Pharaoh 12.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Uncle Grey 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Superlastingsecret 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Carolina Flake 4.50 5.9 11-1
1 1 Cooltrain 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Big Dilemma 15.00 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.