Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 5, 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
7 7 High View 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Urban Star 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 My Dear Antonia 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Fabia 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Buckin’ Right 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Kobe’s Hope 3.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Lady Lena 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Rehoboth Avenue 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wiffleball 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Blo By’em 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Preacha Meyers 4.50 5 9-1
3 3 Breezing Up 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Brindano 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Outdoor Cat 1.80 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Potcake 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Dats Tap 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Kitty’s Son 15.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Rar 30.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Oxford Union 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Albert Finnigan 30.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Madefromliona 12.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Punxsutawney Phil 10.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Midnight Fog 8.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Wicked Boss 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Oligarch 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Brother Bobo 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Casa Juanita 3.50 1 2-1
7 8 My Ronda 12.00 1 2-1
8 9 Notable Exchange 1.40 SCRATCH
6 7 Hidden Presence 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 1 Heaven’s Promise 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Princess Clemmie 15.00 2.9 5-1
1 2 Gourmet 3.50 4 8-1
9 10 Lakeside Getaway 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Honorable Chill 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Stress Reliever 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Got Game 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Tres Aries 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Synergism 1.60 2.7 5-1
4 4 Fitness 30.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Lord’s Lady 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Feelin So Lucky 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lady Meis (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Hop to It 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Skittliedat 12.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Hit Song 10.00 3 6-1
2 2 Pharoah’s Marc 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Song Time 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Paraiba Blue 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Beshareit 30.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Audemars 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Churning Berni 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Anotherhope 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Curl N Rod 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Melancia 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Bond’s Belle 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Whatta World 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Corri Felice 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Just the Thing 30.00 7 13-1
4 4 South Pacific 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Waittilmidnitehour 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Sporting Lady 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Lady Ensign 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Martynas’ Joy 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Wellareyouhappynow 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Obliging 30.00 5 9-1
10 10 Chantico 8.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Sweeterthanwhiskey 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Crusader Rabbit 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Wunderkind 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 J Z’s Last Schance 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mickey Shillelagh 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr Flowers 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Lazlo 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Ruddy Buddy 4.50 4 7-1
3 3 Transactional (GB) 30.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Hyteck Prince 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Just for Luck 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Joe the Jet 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.