Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 23, 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
3 2 Learning to Fly 8.00 1 2-1
1 4 Lilliput 3.50 2 4-1
12 12 Wikolia Lady 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Lyric Street 5.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Canadian Bear 15.00 2.9 5-1
4 3 Moon Baby 30.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Lucky Partners 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 1 Teddy’s Lucky Girl 30.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Tammy’s Magic 20.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Autumn in Vermont 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Risky Beesness 4.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Jewish Mother 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Radiant Tones 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Tight Line 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Fab Girl 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lord’s Lady 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 At First Sight 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Sheherhers 10.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Bad Temper 1.60 2.7 5-1
4 4 Utterly Enchanting 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Quit Quay 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Sultry Sally H 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Out of Luck 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Doc’s Miracle 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Whatarewedoing 2.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Last Gift 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Tipmanee 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Marriedtothegame 4.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Pichu 4.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Just Philtored 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Granuaile 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Yo Adrian 1.20 1.3 3-1
4 4 Daring Delight 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Kissed At Dawn 12.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Worth a Dime 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Seven’s Magic 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Dona Luna 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mystic 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bigtonten 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Buoyant 20.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Fridayswithmurray 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Who Says So 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Dark Lute 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mr. Mendelslew 4.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Birravino Blvd 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Tuff Luck 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Let’s Have a Party 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Enzo 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dats Tap 4.50 3.3 6-1
13 13 Karma’s Inthehouse 10.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Wheneveruremember 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Mantua Man 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Aonbharr 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Chimney Sweep 30.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Bald Cypress 20.00 9.8 18-1
15 15 Elon 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Knockanara 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 One True Dude 3.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Railroad Inn 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Wrap and Send 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mike’s Magic 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Suremeanttoobe 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Built by Khozan 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Firstlady Rosalynn 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Too Many Kisses 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 My Flicker 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Devil Pays in Gold 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Cavalier Cupid 15.00 4 7-1
1 1 Mattitude 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Talk to the Judge 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Isabella’s Glory 20.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Anonymously 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Kitten’s Appeal 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fortheloveofrun 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Speedy Alex 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Casey N Pap 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Repeatingofcourse 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Finn d’Oro 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Musgrave 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Jose Can’t Say 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Tio Pachi 30.00 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.