Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 21, 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
Furious George 0 0-1
3 3 Tetched 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fast Talkin Man 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Zio Lino 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Severn Run 1.80 5.2 10-1
4 4 Real Talented 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Furious George 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Where’s My Chew 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maliblue 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Scrappy T Lee 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Medagooch 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Square Slice 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Rapidity 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Twice Gold 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Thedingoateyobaby 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maximo Madness 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Princess Lucia 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Lilly Lightning 15.00 2 4-1
3 3 Voodoo Priestess 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Looking for Water 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Determined Blue 10.00 3 6-1
1 1 Tina Tina Tina 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ready for Magic 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Passage East 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Chattolanee Spring 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Wikolia Lady 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Late Nite Call 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Birdiejuice 1.80 3 6-1
1 1 Brand New Dance 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Judge and Jury 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 B West 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 Shape Note 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Irish Warlock 3.50 4 7-1
4 4 He’s Orientate 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mister Agent 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Whiskey and You 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Magic Spin 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Green Eyed Monster 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Can Do 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Ade 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Esroh 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Rapido Rosa 5.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Gaga’s Hamsome 3.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 First Pearl 4.50 6.5 12-1
3 3 Itsamonstamash 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Vicountess 0 0-1
3 3 Dissolute 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mor Mor Mor 1.80 1.1 2-1
6 6 Vicountess 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Graceful Rose 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Feelin So Lucky 10.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Dwelling Legacy 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Kilo Road 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Magic Michael 0 0-1
2 1 Secret Zipper 1.00 1 2-1
5 4 Your Analysis 5.00 2 4-1
6 7 Little Lance 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 5 Magic Michael 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 2 Crossland 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 3 Curlin’s Malibu 12.00 4.3 8-1
1A 6 Just Call Ray 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Storm Creed 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rascallion 0.80 3.9 7-1
1 1 Autumn in Vermont 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Aunt Margaret 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Cundi 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Third Tuesday 3.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Tia Mayin 20.00 7 13-1

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.