Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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
2 2 Happy This Day 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Practical Romance 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Scholar 8.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Nouveau 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Midway Vow 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Skittliedat 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Ecliptical Gina 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Tanka Tough 30.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Endless Vow 12.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Risk and Regret 3.50 8.2 15-1
9 9 Neon City 30.00 11.8 22-1
8 8 Octet 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Power Grid 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 St Petersburg 1.80 2.1 4-1
3 3 Caseofthemondays 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Lino’s Fire 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Twin Lakes 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Turf to Dirt 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Ur a Collection 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Close Up 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Queen Khaleesi 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Feather Wish 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 I Heard Somethings 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Jam’s Paper Moon 12.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Professor Grace 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mischievous Trick 10.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Sultry Sky 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 God Willing 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 B Dawk 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Masakado 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Uncle Irish 1.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Passioned 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Caerus 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Colpo d’Oro 30.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Quincannon 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Running River 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Energy Efficient 12.00 5.2 10-1
1A 11 Mr. Hustle 1.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Likebelivingnmagic 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cap’n Dusty 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dr. Hyde 2.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Imagine It All 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Bookitwithhaddad 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Italian Symphony 8.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Toolpusher 12.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Rector 10.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Zapata (IRE) 30.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Baby Oscar 8.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Happy Jaunt 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Owhatanite 15.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Mike the Bomb 30.00 9.1 17-1
15 15 Ghostlyprince 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Koru 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tuff Luck 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bigtonten 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Royalties Riches 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Toasttothestones 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Princess Charming 6.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Back Wall Bandit 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Bulma 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Meredithslightning 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Ever Yours 30.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Hoof and Boots 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Snowboarder 30.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Fiesta La Luna 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Pinky Swear 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Garage Beers 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jewell’s Indenial 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 This Is the Life 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Gotta Get It Right 3.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Whaleaxe 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Boastfully Irish 5.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Zencat 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Paul’s Guitar 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Hooraw 30.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Andies Pistolero 30.00 7 13-1
14 14 Clever Charlie 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Flatter My Dad 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Respighi 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Sargent 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Outdoor Cat 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Mr. Bogan 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Tiny Lake 30.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Night Preacher 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Joe the Jet 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Find Faith 30.00 5 9-1
2 2 Lou’s Birthday 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Schrader 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Do It for Michael 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gold Foot 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Class Photo 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Mosler Time 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Just for Luck 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Smooth Flyin Mike 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Cloud Music 8.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Covert Kat 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Sell Something 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Northern Tick Tock 30.00 6 11-1
11 11 Et’s Magic Man 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Vax a Nation 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fab Girl 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Boys Go to Jupiter 1.40 2.3 4-1
6 6 Queen’s Blessing 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Rylnnslookinglucky 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tasty Time 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Lorraine’s Way 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Messy Lu 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Beastorburden 30.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Always a Rye 30.00 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.