Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Flame Dancer 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady d’Oro 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 J Z’s Last Schance 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Frappart 5.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Madam Prosecutor 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Mischief Motion 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Kissed At Dawn 30.00 6 11-1
9 9 Ready for Magic 30.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Buckin’ Right 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Collected Dreams 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Centsamilla 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Miss Banks 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Sheezahotmess 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 She Got the Munni 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Lorraine’s Way 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Teddy’s Lucky Girl 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Messy Lu 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lazy Days 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cachinnation 4.50 1 2-1
13 13 Souper Upgrade 2.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Still Game 6.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Regal Miss Lily 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Carolina Sun 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Fahnee 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Big Earn 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Any Fools Gold 30.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Bella Cattiva 30.00 7 13-1
12 12 Hot Boss 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 A P M Notion 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sweet Honey Bee 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sippin’ Time 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Granuaile 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Born Charmer 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Atlas Strong 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lovely Charm 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Estocada 1.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Navani 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Golden Sword 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 I Can Run 12.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Haint Blue 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Risky Beesness 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Radiant Tones 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lilliput 4.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Close Up 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Kobe’s Hope 4.50 6.2 12-1
3 3 Tea Rose 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Sultry Sky 20.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 I Heard Somethings 6.00 7 13-1
6 6 Queen’s Blessing 30.00 10.2 19-1
5 5 Moon Baby 30.00 10.4 20-1
16 16 Feather Wish 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Boys Go to Jupiter 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Call Me Babe 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mischievous Trick 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Selvaggia 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Endless Vow 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Birdy Whisper 4.50 1 2-1
1A 13 Impressiveness 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 5 Whatchasaynow 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 7 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 3 Paintmymasterpeace 4.00 6 11-1
5 4 Caseofthemondays 20.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Plenty On Tap 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Paid Vacation 30.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 R Parrot Head 30.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Ski Hazard 30.00 8 15-1
7 6 Golden Sand 3.50 SCRATCH
3 2 R Thunderstruck 30.00 SCRATCH
1 8 Hard Freeze 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Cap’n Dusty 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Drilling for Gold 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Feral’s Joy 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Quistmer 4.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Stellar Lute 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Dr. Hyde 5.00 6 11-1
8 8 Italian Symphony 8.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Addicted to You 12.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Fightnomoreforever 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Arctic Outbreak 15.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Baby Oscar 15.00 8.7 16-1
14 14 Mortal Sin 20.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Final Drama 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Modica 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Surprise Package 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Top Gun Girl 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cap Classique 2.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Safe Trust 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Cluck Cluck 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Goodnightngodbless 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Kokopelli Girl 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Kissedbyanangel 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boppy O 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Beuys (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Won an Award 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Can Group 5.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Mosler Time 20.00 3.4 7-1
11 11 Villain 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Curly Larry and Mo 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Stormy Flight 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Wow Whata Summer 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Mistical Curlin 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Devil’s Harvest 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tipmanee 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Only Maria 20.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Barbados Bulldog 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Iamdependingonyou 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Zirconia 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mo Probable 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Salty One 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Pure Bliss 30.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Cupid’s Choice 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Ginger Snap 4.50 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.