Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 7, 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
Seaside Road 0 0-1
8 8 Silver Trinket 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ready for Magic 12.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sassafrassness 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Seaside Road 20.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Mopo 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Holy Fit 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Cross of Valor 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Yo Adrian 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Crabcakes N Beer 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Bold Diversion 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Charted Map 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Daddy Yankee 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Bullring Bully 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Where’s My Chew 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maximus Speed 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Putthepastbehind 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Super Needy 1.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Box of Rockets 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 The Heights 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Not So Holy 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chinny Tin Tin 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Betta Go Go Go 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 J J Valentin 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Gatto Be Proud 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Thedingoateyobaby 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Divine Child 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Hot Love 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dr Kringle 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Papa Funny 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Restoring Order 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Portis 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Silent Roar 8.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 True Faith 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Sneaking Suspicion 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pudge Boy Palace 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Group Hug 2.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Summerstateofmind 12.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 The Wolfman 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 King’s River 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Monster Mason 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Lieutenant Brown 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Veselsky 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Irish Hero 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mad Banker 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Penny Loafer 1.40 1.8 3-1
7 7 Run for Your Life 4.50 3 6-1
2 2 Earl of Dassel 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Whatahardmanfidead 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Noneedtoworry 12.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Whiskeyinthejaro 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Slam Notion 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Little Bit Risky 2.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Faster Gator 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Change My World 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Shootersgottashoot 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Chesapeake Dream 3.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Blanches Mule 30.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Lou’s Birthday 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Key Stat 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Carolina Flake 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 States United 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Uncle Grey 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Big Dilemma 15.00 6 11-1

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.