Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 9, 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
2 2 Diane Lee 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Gottahoppertunity 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Miss Serafina 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Noel’s Dream 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Honestly 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Treasurethemoment 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Gala Dancer 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Putthepastbehind 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 El Divino Nino 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Not So Holy 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Super Needy 1.80 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mischief Mogul 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 The Heights 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Anotherhope 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Divining Smile 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Fair Trade 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Tuned to the Moon 5.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Seven’s Magic 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Pap’s Lil Patriot 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Happy Hour Joker 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Why Not Grace 0 0-1
5 5 Cruz Chica 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Aurora 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Why Not Grace 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Fitness 1.40 3.8 7-1
3 3 Star Venezuelan 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Sweetheart Moon 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Annieworkstoomuch 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 True Sunshine 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Royal Seamstress 1.80 2.3 4-1
3 3 Baby Sox 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Neolithica 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Fainor’s Filets 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Skip Thru Da Fire 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Dry Well 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Master of None 0 0-1
Captain Cardo 0 0-1
1 1 Yodel E. A. Who 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Martini Martin 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Ace Nine Nine 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Captain Cardo 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Prins Fire 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Toast to Coast 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Master of None 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Summerstateofmind 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Daredavite 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Pudge Boy Palace 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Talented Man 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Paradise Valley 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Cold Feet 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Seven’s Eleven 2.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 No Easy Days 2.50 5.7 11-1
4 4 Five Dreams 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sweet No No 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Born Charmer 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Bella Creed 12.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Behind Schedule 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Pawtucketshuffle 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 More Bubbles 4.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Hey Alexa 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.