Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 9, 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 Tiny Lake 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Artillery Gunnar 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Buoyant 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Grey Flannel Boss 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Bookitwithhaddad 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Hot Stott 12.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Buds Island 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lou’s Birthday 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bernie the Star 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Creed’s Vision 2.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Lucky One Time 12.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Missed the Turn 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Vino’s Valentine 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Klimt Master 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Smuggler’s Gold 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Can Do 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Golden Aurora 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Thunder in Paris 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Why Not Grace 10.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Star Venezuelan 6.00 5 10-1
5 5 Alice’s Moon 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Eccentric 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 In My Memories 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Sweet No No 3.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Ade 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Lift the Lid 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Gaga’s Hamsome 4.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 New Boots 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Fair Trade 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 3 Mose Perfect 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Sarah’s Candy Camp 1.60 1.5 3-1
4 4 Fun Lovin Criminal 4.50 2 4-1
1A 8 Group Ticket 1.80 3.1 6-1
6 6 Bigdaddysboy 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Fan Club 8.00 5 9-1
3 2 Cheeky Tico 20.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Agarramesipuedes 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Quit Quay 0 0-1
Lacies Wild Kick 0 0-1
4 4 Rowsie Express 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Concrete Faze 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Viennese Waltz 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Vodkatini 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Quit Quay 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Always Forward 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Coal Mine 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sheriff Ronnie 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Tenebris 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Don’t Wait Up 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Classic Joke 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Bernie’s Mitts 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Whiskey and You 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 R Averie Lynn 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Speak Your Mind 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Forgotten Gift 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Fainor’s Filets 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Tam Char 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Java’s Lucky Lady 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Skip Thru Da Fire 5.00 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.