Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 2, 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
4 4 Naptown 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Salted Carmel 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Twist ‘n Twirl 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Primed to Go 1.80 3.8 7-1
6 6 Country Charlie 12.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Blanches Mule 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Fortheloveofrun 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Rector 8.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 King Mendelssohn 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Crabcakes N Beer 12.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Joe the Jet 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Birravino Blvd 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Born Charmer 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 She Be Hoppin 2.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Need a Miracle 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sheezahotmess 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Sweet Izzy 12.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Messy Lu 6.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Maren Mayham 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Steam Knot 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Delayed 1.80 2.7 5-1
9 9 Authenticated 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Cundi 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Spice Gal 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Indy’s Universe 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Issa Vybe 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Moon Baby 30.00 7 13-1
10 10 Dont Gotta Tell Me 8.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Jam’s Paper Moon 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Clare Court 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Wine Snob 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Stroke of Luck 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mucho Tigger 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Mosler 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 My Sugar Boo 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Rascallion 3.50 4 7-1
2 2 Fire At Midnight 4.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Noel’s Dream 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Girl Gone Wild 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Freccia d’Argento 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Coal Mine 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Divine Exchange 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Happybirthdaycorey 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Sweet Heidelberg 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sweet Talia 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 The Haunted Room 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Genieinabridle 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 She Is Wisky 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Bali Kuta 4.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Bound by Destiny 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Jess’s Gypsy Girl 8.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Donate Life 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Braquet 8.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Lilly Lightning 30.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Beachgrass 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Catch the Kitten 5.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 At First Sight 6.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 Onthisharvestmoon 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Gogo Chanel 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Majesty’s Freedom 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Neolithica 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stone Cold Kelly 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Frosted Dreams 2.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Found Grace 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Cynthia Gail 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Tiz Complex 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Khokela Miss 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Oppose 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Derbyness 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Foggy Dew 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Bill of Rights 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Carvellian Quest 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 In the Dance 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Dolice Vita 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bold Diversion 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Notiptoni 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Serafina 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Princess Adeline 10.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Gottahoppertunity 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Just My Type 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Saint Grace 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Riley’s Cry Baby 8.00 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.