Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 8, 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
Motskari 0 0-1
9 9 Whiskeyinthejaro 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Last Second Louie 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Booster Shot 10.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Admit Nothing 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Tough Workout 30.00 4 8-1
6 6 Motskari 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Midnight Renegade 2.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Prince of Portland 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Twentyeighttothree 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bee a Sky Beam 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Blind Eye 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Long Astride 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Longworth 12.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Trip Switch 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Cundi 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ithinkiloveyou 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Ringer Card 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sweet Distraction 8.00 5 10-1
3 3 Chardan 3.00 5 10-1
6 6 Granuaile 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Spirit and Truth 5.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Anita Beer 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Woohoo Jackie Blue 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ginger Girl 2.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Popover Gal 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Coquito 2.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Social Lady 6.00 5 9-1
1 1 Maximo Madness 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Great Andrei 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Malibu Hooch 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Not Too Late 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Shkhara Fire 2.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Rapido Rosa 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 New Boots 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tip Line 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Divining Smile 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Poor Mans Lady 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Fur Elise 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Missy’s Map 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Wikolia Lady 4.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Wisp 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Moon Baby 30.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Rylnnslookinglucky 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Conniver S.) – Conniver S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Spencerian 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Angel Art 6.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Bourbon Bon Bay 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Stickwiththecolors 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Royal Whisper 15.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Call Another Play 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Spencer Tiara 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Gold Digging Broad 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Malibu Moonshine 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Intrepid Dream 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Not For Love S.) – Not For Love S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speedyness 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Hittheroadjak 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Circle P 4.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Seven’s Eleven 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 S S Sinatra 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Feeling Woozy 10.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Freeze the Fire 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Veneto 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Grey Biggsy 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Mamba Mindset 15.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hacksaw Ridge 1.80 3.3 6-1
3 3 Dad Joke 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Knucker Punk 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Speedy Alex 15.00 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.