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
9 9 Neon City 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tanka Tough 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Skittliedat 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midway Vow 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ecliptical Gina 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Octet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Scholar 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Nouveau 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Happy This Day 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Practical Romance 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Endless Vow 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Risk and Regret 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ur a Collection 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 St Petersburg 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Caseofthemondays 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Power Grid 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Turf to Dirt 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Twin Lakes 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lino’s Fire 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sultry Sky 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jam’s Paper Moon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Feather Wish 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 God Willing 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 I Heard Somethings 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mischievous Trick 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Professor Grace 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Queen Khaleesi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Close Up 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11A 11 Mr. Hustle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Caerus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Quincannon 0.00 1 2-1
1A 1 Uncle Irish 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 B Dawk 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Colpo d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Running River 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Energy Efficient 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Passioned 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Masakado 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Likebelivingnmagic 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Ghostlyprince 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Imagine It All 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dr. Hyde 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Italian Symphony 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rector 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Koru 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Happy Jaunt 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Toolpusher 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cap’n Dusty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mike the Bomb 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Owhatanite 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Baby Oscar 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Tuff Luck 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bigtonten 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bookitwithhaddad 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Zapata (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Royalties Riches 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ever Yours 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hoof and Boots 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Toasttothestones 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fiesta La Luna 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Charming 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Snowboarder 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Meredithslightning 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bulma 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Back Wall Bandit 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pinky Swear 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Whaleaxe 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Clever Charlie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boastfully Irish 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Paul’s Guitar 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Zencat 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Flatter My Dad 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 This Is the Life 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Respighi 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gotta Get It Right 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sargent 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jewell’s Indenial 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hooraw 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Garage Beers 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Andies Pistolero 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Find Faith 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Joe the Jet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tiny Lake 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Schrader 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Night Preacher 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Do It for Michael 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Outdoor Cat 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mr. Bogan 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lou’s Birthday 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Covert Kat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Northern Tick Tock 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sell Something 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Et’s Magic Man 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smooth Flyin Mike 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Just for Luck 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vax a Nation 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cloud Music 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mosler Time 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gold Foot 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Class Photo 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Always a Rye 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lorraine’s Way 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Boys Go to Jupiter 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fab Girl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rylnnslookinglucky 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Queen’s Blessing 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Messy Lu 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tasty Time 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beastorburden 0.00 1 2-1

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.