Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 26, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Regency Tale 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magical Mondays 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Silk Suit 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Pietrelcina 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Falcon Blue 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Christmas Spirit 10.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Radiant Tones 4.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Nothingbutbluesky 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Basic Miles 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Arise My Love 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fluff the Pillow 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ifeelbadforyouson 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Silent Roar 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Pure Realization 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Portis 4.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 True Faith 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 White Lilacs 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 She Is Wisky 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Stage Call 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Maximo Madness 4.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Voodoo Priestess 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Don’t Tell Deren 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Girvinized 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Cairo Street 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bold Ambition 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zero Blitz 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Schrader 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Medagooch 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Bermuda Run 15.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Fear Nothing 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Kissling 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ellinger 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Scrappy T Lee 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Chill Boss 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 General Maximus 10.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Robert’s Moon 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Upsidedown Man 4.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Tik Tok Daddy 3.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Twirling Express 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Sneaking Suspicion 5.00 8 15-1
9 9 Up in Flames 12.00 8.2 16-1
13 13 Twist ‘n Twirl 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Corrected Pedigree 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lothario 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 J R Jone Z 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 15 Sir Chance a Lot 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beach Cowboy 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Mister Agent 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Sumo 4.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Ascendance 5.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Caerus 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Veselsky 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Daredavite 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Toast to Coast 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Koru 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chevy Man 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Gladstone 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Work Hard 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Grey Biggsy 10.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Tears in Rain 3.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Royal Renegade 12.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Tate’s War Cry 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Spirited Ride 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Genieinabridle 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Coal Mine 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Freccia d’Argento 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Happybirthdaycorey 15.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 The Haunted Room 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Watch Your Tone 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.