Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 25, 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
12 12 Arctic Outbreak 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Homer Jones 2.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Gatto Be Proud 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Mission Artemis 12.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Dats Mr. Tap 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Dominguez 20.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Rector 6.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Grey Flannel Boss 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Daddy Yankee 8.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Better Watch It 12.00 7.8 15-1
15 15 Primed to Go 1.60 SCRATCH
6 6 Key Stat 1.80 SCRATCH
13 13 Birravino Blvd 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Whizbang 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Crabcakes N Beer 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bjorn 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Butter Bee Quick 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Luminous Secret 12.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Nancy Mary 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Krissi N 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Tres Aries 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Lazy Days 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Sassafrassness 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Souper Upgrade 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ithinkiloveyou 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Granuaile 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Yo Adrian 3.50 5.5 10-1
7 7 Daring Delight 15.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Champagne Mischief 12.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Circling 12.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Kissed At Dawn 30.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Drifting 20.00 10.1 19-1
3 3 Contra 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Octet 12.00 10.6 20-1
13 13 Anita Beer 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Grosse Ile 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Mo Hype 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Somnium 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chesapeake Dream 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tojo’s Mojo 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Yara’s Quest 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Tiny Lake 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Lifting 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Anlon 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Punch It Margaret 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 In This Moment 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Por Voce 5.00 5 10-1
2 2 Mizoula (IRE) 3.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Chattolanee Spring 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mopo 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Pharoah’s Marc 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Wikolia Lady 15.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Sutton Suzie 8.00 9 17-1
8 8 Lady Lena 20.00 9.8 18-1
11 11 Conch Fried Rice 6.00 10.5 20-1
12 12 Mendee 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Song Time 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Arise My Love 1.80 SCRATCH
15 15 Panama Canal 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Loving Gaze (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Run for Your Life 3.50 1 2-1
3 2 Motskari 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 7 The Heights 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Ascribe 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 9 The Gatekeeper 20.00 5.1 10-1
11 12 Earl of Dassel 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 11 Get Like Mike 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 4 Third Watch 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 10 Formal Affair 12.00 7.9 15-1
7 8 Admit Nothing 2.50 SCRATCH
1 5 Papa Funny 3.50 SCRATCH
4 3 Super Needy 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Splendor Beauty 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tom Hagen 2.50 2 4-1
3 3 Minister for Magic 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Mr Matuschek 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 King’s River 12.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Master of None 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Rollercoaster Man 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Quincannon 12.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Kendama 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 B Determined 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Joe Phillips 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bill of Rights 3.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bonded 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Cassius 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Frosty the Giant 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Petit Fils (FR) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Suremeanttoobe 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Falcon Blue 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Zio Lino 8.00 2 4-1
12 12 Creed’s Vision 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bernie the Star 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Blo By’em 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Regency Tale 12.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Dad Joke 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Winning Trip 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Preacha Meyers 30.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Foil 8.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Mike’s Magic 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heard On Thestreet 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Prado Road 1.20 1.3 2-1
4 4 Optical Bijou 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Swifty Devil 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Without Pretence 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Three Captains 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tall Order 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 War Humor 15.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Laddie Dance 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Incinerator 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Fadethenoise 3.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Katie’s Notion 4.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Toolpusher 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Wow Whata Party 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Rio Chama 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Benny Havens 8.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Sambalover 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beach Cowboy 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gerrys Gem 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Always Gambling 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 My Mamba 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Mister Agent 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Pudge Boy Palace 4.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Captain Cardo 12.00 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.