Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 22, 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 Morning Thoughts 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Southern District 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cupid’s Claws 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Galatians 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Gambling Tzar 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Winged Foot 2.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Formal Order 12.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Captain Cardo 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stormy Hollow 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 A B C Ya 1.20 1.5 3-1
5 5 Cooltrain 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 All Fruits Ripe 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Irish Nitro 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Peace Crusader 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beach Cowboy 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Order Ofthe Kettle 1.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Ascendance 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Aim for the Cork 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Prince of Portland 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Count Daddy 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 The Big Enchilada 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Moon Cache 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Golden Philly 1.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Nancy Mary 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Nick’s Notion 10.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Bourbon N Lace 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 My Dear Antonia 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Entente 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Derbyness 2.50 1 2-1
1A 5 War Master 1.40 1.4 3-1
3 3 Virginia City 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 8 Cap Com 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 6 Collection Day 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 1 Hornbeam 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 2 Stronsino 1.40 SCRATCH
4 4 Cocktails At Noon 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bondiva 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spencer Tiara 2.50 2 4-1
8 8 Dazzy 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Kilo Road 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Cluck Cluck 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Lady Charlotte 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Takethemoneyhoney 3.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Genieinabridle 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Wide Country S.) – Wide Country S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Safe Trust 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Onyx Ten 2.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Not Too Late 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Ourdaydreaminggirl 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Icona Mama 2.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Shkhara Fire 4.00 6 11-1
6 6 Field of Roses 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 New Boots 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Miracle Wood S.) – Miracle Wood S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sacred Thunder 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pay Billy 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Barbadian Runner 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Crab Daddy 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 All the Hardways 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Studlydoright 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Divine Works 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mo Hype 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Greatwhitefleet 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 High Paf 2.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Rina Is Fire 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Lady Lena 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Antonacci Girl 8.00 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.