Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 23, 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
2 2 Hateful 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maddie Ten 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Velvet Vixen 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Stormy Midnight 1.80 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bucchanera 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Frosty Maya 4.50 6.9 13-1
4 4 Police Woman 20.00 7 13-1
1 1 Peace Out 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gotanothathingcomn 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Thunder in Paris 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Fitness 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 The Feisty One 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Tres Aries 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Boujee Bubblez 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Serendipitymonday 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Knucker Punk 10.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Built by Khozan 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Suremeanttoobe 3.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Annihilate ‘Em 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Chase a Dream 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Surgical Precision 1.20 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Karma’s Inthehouse 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Meg 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Superlastingsecret 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Knockanara 2.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Bold Mirage 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mr. Keys 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gotts Got It 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cactus 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Minister for Magic 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Johnnyfrenchfri 2.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 My Mamba 3.50 5.5 10-1
11 11 Sunset Town 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Ikigai 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Brazillionaire 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Sumo 6.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Summerstateofmind 20.00 10.3 20-1
4 4 Silverbullettwenty 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Viennese Waltz 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 She’sarollingstone 1.60 1.5 3-1
1A 7 Divine Grace 1.60 2.1 4-1
8 9 Bound by Destiny 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Always Laughing 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 8 Isabella’s Glory 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Brooklyn Girl 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Sullivan Street 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Always Forward 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Prado Road 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Haileysfirstnotion 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Heard On Thestreet 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Buckin’ Dreamer 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Carvellian Quest 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Great Heavens 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Elvis Himself 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Restless 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Millibar 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Notmyfirstrodeo 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Flashy Dude 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Daddy Yankee 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Buds Island 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Dats Mr. Tap 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Enabler 10.00 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.