Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 3, 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
6 6 Borletti (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rye Diggitydog 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pretorian Gold 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Rennie 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Tough Workout 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Freestanding 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Kissling 10.00 5 10-1
2 2 Win No Joke 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Boy Bud 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stroll Trippin 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Romeo 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 G Q Worthy 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Fortune Hill 10.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Rosie’s Fortune 12.00 2 4-1
4 4 Rerun Table 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kake’s Arrow 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Inchon 3.00 4 8-1
10 10 Whiskeyinthejaro 5.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Steady John 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Righthere Rightnow 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Enahm 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Secret Treasure 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Cassius 30.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Sanpirodu 15.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Whatahardmanfidead 20.00 9.4 18-1
15 15 He’s Got Swagger 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Penny Loafer 1.80 SCRATCH
14 14 Garden Leave 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Passioned 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Mortal Sin 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 States United 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maddie Ten 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Please Marry Me 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eccentric 10.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Candy Craze 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Pull No Punches 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Spirited Ride 1.20 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Positive Carry (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hysterics 1.80 1.8 3-1
8 8 Canadian Bear 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Brand New Dance 20.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Working On It 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Poor Mans Lady 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Lyric Street 8.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Valerie Street 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Scholar 5.00 9 17-1
7 7 Skittliedat 20.00 10 19-1
12 12 Bella Estrela 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Learning to Fly 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shaft’s Bullet 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Post Time 0.40 1.2 2-1
4 4 Regalo 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Goodafternoonoscar 30.00 4.2 8-1
1A 11 Bestsugardaddyever 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Vance Scholars 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Feeling Woozy 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Be Better 20.00 7 13-1
2 1 Union Fleet 30.00 7.7 15-1
1 2 Wild Vine 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Seven’s Eleven 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Forever Souper 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sports Editor 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Dataman 2.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Sir London 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Otago 20.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Crisper 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Won an Award 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Wow Whata Summer 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Vote No 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Autumn in Vermont 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Storm Creed 15.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Anotherhope 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Teca 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lord’s Lady 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Nun Gimel Hay Po 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Feel the Bolt 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thataway 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Juniper Juice 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Northern Tick Tock 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cocktails At Noon 1.80 3.9 7-1
4 4 Bjorn 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Daboom 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Roll On Jesse 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Mission Artemis 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Missy’s Map 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Wicked Melissa 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 She Something Else 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Rasta Girl 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Queen Khaleesi 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Lass Sassenach 1.50 6.5 12-1
6 6 Leelinda 15.00 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.