Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 3, 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
3 3 Uncle Jake 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Massif 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Love Me Not 2.50 3.6 7-1
11 11 Regal Kingdom 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Into It 3.50 3.9 7-1
10 10 Murray 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Ready to Fly 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Game Keeper 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Bourbonator 12.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Self Taught 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Holy Synchronicity 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Naymar 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Hooraw 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Little Theodore 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 My Boy Bud 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Boss Mode 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Stormy Brew 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Cruisetheforest 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Noble Jon 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Tidal Forces 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Slippin Jimmy 4.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 5.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Pit Stop Man 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 One Whirlwind Ride 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Island d’Lite 15.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Laddie Dance 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Speak Unity 30.00 9.8 18-1
14 14 Likebelivingnmagic 20.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Competitive Saint 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Float On 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Woodline 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Daufuskie Island 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 B West 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Freestanding 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Peach Tea 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Empire’s Treat 5.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Still Game 1.60 1.6 3-1
3 3 First Pearl 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Catarina 3.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Wicked Melissa 30.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Map to the Moon 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Final Engagement 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stylish Gem 1.20 1.3 2-1
3 3 Kuaga 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Holy Storm 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 One Hit Wonder 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Maxpower 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Bulma 4.50 6.3 12-1
11 11 Litlemscantbewrong 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Hoping 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 I’m a Lil Wicked 20.00 8 15-1
12 12 Sassy Senorita 30.00 8 15-1
6 6 River Lucy 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Queen Valentine 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dale’s Bluff 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hark Theangelssing 5.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Dancingwithdestiny 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Aldene 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Quick Sand 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Midnight Queen 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Ivy Garden 10.00 4 8-1
11 11 Pichu 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 In Her Glory 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tap Into Grace 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ballykeefe 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Intrepid Mo 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nancy Mary 4.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Seaside Road 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mischievousness 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Diamond Sue 15.00 5 10-1
4 4 Devastating 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Salted Carmel 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hold Out 2.50 1.3 3-1
8 8 Name It 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Maclean’s Rook 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Toolpusher 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Elusive Image 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Phil’s Prince 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Liam’s the Great 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Happy Jaunt 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Yara’s Quest 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Then What Time 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Summer Vibes 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 New York Strong 3.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Spy Wars 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Mamba Mindset 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Gotta Have a Guy 15.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Nancie’s Boy 6.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Just for Giggles 15.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Can’t Stand Disco 12.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Corrected Pedigree 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Salvo Trigger 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tik Tok Daddy 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Brindano 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Agent Kelly 3.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Blessings Bestowed 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Great Artist 10.00 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.