Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 2, 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
7 7 Tam Char 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Heidelberg 4.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Loving Cup 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Sapphire Beauty 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Yolo Calls 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Fainor’s Filets 5.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Forgotten Gift 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wicked Melissa 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Happy Hour Joker 1.40 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tuned to the Moon 1.60 1.7 3-1
5 5 Lass Sassenach 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Seven’s Magic 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mariah Kathryn 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Authenticated 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Feistyness 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Firing Thoughts 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Pawtucketshuffle 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Thorold Miss 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Dine and Dash 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Country Alliance 15.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Miss Serafina 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pinotslilgirl 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Edge of Town 1.80 3.3 6-1
3 3 Honor the Truth 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Skip Thru Da Fire 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Crusader Rabbit 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Hateful 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mad for Maddy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Estocada 8.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Rosieontheriver 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Complexity Jane 1.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Chickin Lickin 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Point Unlimited 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Moon Cache 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 7 Walk Away Joe 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Energy Efficient 8.00 2.3 4-1
9 10 Loose Goose 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 8 Catch the Smoke 4.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Caerus 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Toast to Coast 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Durkin’s Call 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Master of None 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Helium 1.60 SCRATCH
8 9 Daredavite 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rominski 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Shaft’s Bullet 2.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 On the Mark 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 No Easy Days 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Bump N Run 20.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Debit Card 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Five Dreams 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Seven’s Eleven 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Born Charmer 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Girl Lena 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 On a Proud Note 1.20 2.6 5-1
1 1 Margo’s Margarita 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Noel’s Dream 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 More Bubbles 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Behind Schedule 10.00 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.