Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 18, 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
5 5 Blind Eye 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Storm Force 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Longworth 4.50 3 6-1
8 8 Annihilate ‘Em 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Kaladin 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Owhatanite 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Baby Oscar 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Furious George 15.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Oyster Soup 30.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Tyson’s Delivery 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Just for Giggles 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Spezia’s Son 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Paula’s a Star 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Lift the Lid 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Itsamonstamash 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Tuned to the Moon 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Double Airo 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Chickin Lickin 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Seaside Road 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 Hidden Presence 3.00 1 2-1
11 10 Urban Star 6.00 2 4-1
3 2 Minari 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 5 Southampton Dock 4.50 3.4 7-1
5 4 Divining Smile 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 8 Princess Buttercup 3.50 6.1 12-1
12 13 Buzzaway 12.00 6.6 12-1
1 11 My Dear Antonia 6.00 7.9 15-1
4 3 The Feisty One 20.00 8 15-1
1A 12 Lady Ensign 6.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Chase by the Moon 3.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Qualified Hire 20.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Luminous Secret 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Little Bit Risky 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tycoon Mogul 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Buoyant 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ellinger 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Freedom Stance 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sir Mick 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Zero Blitz 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 General Maximus 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Fly Pelican 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Align 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Elfuegomasbrilante 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Magic Path 3.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Moonflyer 5.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Gordito 6.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 All Fruits Ripe 30.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Kevin of Blackrock 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Big Dilemma 12.00 9.5 18-1
2 2 Trip Switch 20.00 10.3 20-1
6 6 Pap’s Lil Patriot 20.00 10.9 21-1
4 4 Hallelujah Harris 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Amazing Bernie 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cross of Valor 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ready for Magic 4.50 3 6-1
8 8 Brightness 2.50 6.5 12-1
7 7 Danni’s Rhythm 8.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Valerie Street 6.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Nancy’s Notion 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Slipped Through 5.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Teddy’s Lucky Girl 12.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Feline Factor 20.00 9.8 19-1
1 1 Rehoboth Avenue 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Parola Sicura 3.50 1 2-1
14 14 Noquestionaboutit 12.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Pinotslilgirl 6.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Gata Brazil 4.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Dixieland Belle 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mischief Maxey 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Funny Lady 5.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Fivecommatwo 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Old Bay 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Lilly Simone 8.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Watch Me Disappear 15.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Chantico 15.00 11.2 21-1
5 5 Crusader Rabbit 2.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Neolithica 3.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Somethingwonderful 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mor Mor Mor 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 5 Stronsino 3.00 1 2-1
5 6 Be Better 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 2 Legal Deal 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 8 Freeze the Fire 10.00 4.5 9-1
8 9 Goodbye Note 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 1 Little Lance 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 3 Cap Com 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 7 Magic Mule 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 4 Just Call Ray 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Eff Thirty Five 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cyber Ninja 12.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Worthington 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Crossland 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Blame the Tux 10.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Point Dume 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Hay Chief 15.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 My Imagination 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Deposition 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Regal Kingdom 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Irish Hero 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Bigdaddysboy 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Lieutenant Brown 3.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Cajun Dream 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Coffeewithchris 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sumo 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Notion to Tapit 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Veselsky 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Mischievous Juan 12.00 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.