Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 1, 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
5 5 Tetched 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mamba Mindset 12.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 White Blue 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Lifting 1.60 4 8-1
8 8 Real Talented 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Dad Joke 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Kevin of Blackrock 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Warrior’s Notion 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Baytown Guvnah 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mandy’s Miss 0 0-1
4 4 First Pearl 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Golden Philly 1.60 1.5 3-1
2 2 Mandy’s Miss 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Cruz Chica 3.50 3.4 7-1
1 1 Tiger Forever 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 A Shawtown Girl 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Why Not Grace 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bangkok Bob 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Lightning Boss 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Generative 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Amy’s Music 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Brereton’s Baytown 12.00 2 4-1
2 2 Notmyfirstrodeo 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Crabcakes N Beer 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Let’s Have a Party 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shape Note 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Borracho 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Nancy Made My Day 2.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Order Ofthe Kettle 4.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 He’s Orientate 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Whiskey and You 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Gotts Got It 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kitty’s Pretty 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gilda’s Girl 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Lady Charlotte 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Maximo Madness 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Maddie Ten 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Determined Blue 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Fashionista 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Bucchanera 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Bali Hai 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mo Hype 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Passage East 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Baby Lady 10.00 2 4-1
5 5 Complexity Jane 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Greatwhitefleet 10.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Found Grace 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Seaside Road 20.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Tiz Complex 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Cynthia Gail 20.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Frosted Dreams 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Cross of Valor 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 El de Larry 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Southern District 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Gambling Tzar 3.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Running River 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 He’s On Fire 12.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Formal Order 5.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Oxide 15.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Captain Cardo 12.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Impetud 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fan Club 0 0-1
6 7 Riccio 12.00 1 2-1
2 3 Mose Perfect 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Supreme Law 0.60 1.7 3-1
3 4 Penny Loafer 8.00 2.4 4-1
4 5 Fan Club 15.00 3.8 7-1
1A 2 My Last Mission 0.60 SCRATCH
5 6 Masakado 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Derz Smart 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Kitty’s Son 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Grey Biggsy 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Veneto 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Gone Boy 20.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Percy 5.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Wicked Boss 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Myluckeyvalentine 15.00 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.