Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 31, 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
8 8 My Imagination 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gatto Be Proud 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Whiskeyinthejaro 12.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Passioned 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Wine Collector 10.00 2 4-1
4 4 Addicted to You 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Roja Redemption 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Just for Luck 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Beltane 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Stronsino 1.40 SCRATCH
1 1 Transactional (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Anonymously 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spanish Delight 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Neolithica 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Opposite the Crowd 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Isabella’s Glory 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 I Can Do It 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Love to Eat 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Secure’s Hope 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Salty Senorita 2.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Cross of Valor 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Anita Beer 2.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Saint Grace 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Wunderkind 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Souper Roll 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tierra Santa 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Mun Mun Can Run 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Juice 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Wolfman 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pit Stop Man 3.50 1.3 3-1
7 7 My Mamba 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Bigdaddysboy 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Abuelo Paps 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Tenax 15.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Minister for Magic 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Midnight Renegade 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Percy 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Skylar’s Brother 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Uncle Grey 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Wrightsville 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Triple Sec 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Speedy Alex 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 White Blue 30.00 6 11-1
8 8 Jose Can’t Say 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Play Harder 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Had to Have Him 4.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Where’s Ray 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Little Lance 3.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Swill 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Great Idea 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Tidewater 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Odinson 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Outlaw Country 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Stormy Flight 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Saxton 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jolly Boss 10.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Elvis Himself 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 El Divino Nino 2.50 5.3 10-1
13 13 Great Heavens 15.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Bold Diversion 15.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Noah Chance 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Cactus 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Call Me Andy 1.40 SCRATCH
8 8 Rye Diggitydog 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Fear Nothing 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Enduring Gold 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Change My World 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 It’s Sizzling Time 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Be Better 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Instant Coffee 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Armando R 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Otello 1.20 3.7 7-1
7 7 Union Fleet 10.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Cap Com 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Society Ball 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Kilo Road 1.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Krone 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Wonder Girl 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lady Ensign 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Spoils of War 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sweeterthanwhiskey 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Feelin So Lucky 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 T C Neigh 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 My Girl Ginger 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Marian Cross (GB) 2.00 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.