Pimlico Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Myluckeyvalentine 2.00 1 2-1
15 15 Owhatanite 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Band Tour 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Kevin of Blackrock 20.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 On Secret Service 15.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Imperial Spy 6.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Efficacy 1.60 SCRATCH
16 16 Moonflyer 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kuz It’s Chilly 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Skull Honor 1.20 SCRATCH
8 8 Forced Attitude 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Amazing Bernie 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Royal Flush Hearts 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Blackthorne Brusca 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mycroft 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Door Gunner Joe 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beach Cowboy 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coffeewithchris 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Abuelo Paps 1.50 4 8-1
2 2 Ascendance 8.00 5.6 10-1
1 1 Toast to Coast 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Midnight Renegade 4.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Sumo 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Medagooch 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Thunder Lad 4.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Barong 2.50 4.8 9-1
11 11 Box of Rockets 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Ellinger 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 El Junior 6.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Night Preacher 5.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Twirling Express 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Sharp Red Eagle 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Corrected Pedigree 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Elusive Image 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Scrappy T Lee 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Pallino 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Robert’s Moon 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Chill Boss 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lou’s Birthday 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dewy’s Beast 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Woodline 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Rapidity 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Little Bit Risky 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 It’ll Do 3.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bermuda Run 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Uniwinner 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lady Lena 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Melancia 1.80 1.5 3-1
4 4 Kissed At Dawn 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Drifting 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 My Lady Bae 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Teddy’s Lucky Girl 20.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Stars Align 8.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Fahnee 12.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Happy This Day 20.00 9.8 18-1
3 3 Great Moon 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Veola 4.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Judith’s Cross 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Miss Outta My Way 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Impetus Echo (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Loving Gaze (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cross of Valor 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Danni’s Rhythm 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Anita Beer 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Regal Miss Lily 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Ma Ma Ma My Vekoma 1.80 4.3 8-1
4 4 Windin Road 20.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Brightness 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bode’s Maker 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 The Last Scip 8.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Uninvited Guest 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Fun Lovin Criminal 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Alvy 15.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Saketumi 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Wish Me Home 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Big Big Star 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sell Something 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Your Analysis 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Transactional (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mischief in Motion 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Ade 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Late Nite Call 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Rosieontheriver 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Chickin Lickin 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tres Aries 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mamba Mindset 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Parlay for Destiny 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Real Talented 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Casey N Pap 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Tyson’s Delivery 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Dark Lute 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Gold Aspen 6.00 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.